Living with a dog can offer companionship, a comforting routine and enjoyable time together. Those benefits alone do not establish service-dog status under the ADA.
Kea Grace
Published April 22, 2019
Targeting means voluntarily touching a chosen point. A nose target can help teach positioning or an appropriate button task, but it does not make every pushing or…
Kea Grace
Published August 23, 2018
J anuary 2017 kicks off with the Association of Professional Dog Trainer ‘s National Train Your Dog Month.
Kea Grace
Published January 6, 2017
Find service dog training books for foundations, puppy care and trainer coaching, with guidance on choosing a resource that fits your team.
Kea Grace
Published June 6, 2016
Boots may help with particular surfaces, weather or traction needs. They do not remove every hazard, and they are not necessary for every dog.
Kea Grace
Published April 11, 2016
The ADA does not require a service dog to wear a vest, special harness or identification.
Kea Grace
Published February 14, 2016
Start a service dog retrieve with a safe object, a reward marker and small steps from targeting to voluntary mouth contact. Continue through AP’s series.
Kea Grace
Published September 7, 2015
Settling beside you, leaving food alone, and staying out of the way make everyday outings easier. Here are five skills to build thoughtfully before asking your dog to work in busier places.
Kea Grace
Published April 27, 2015
H owly Jowly 2014: The Basics The basics are simple: we’re giving away training books, really awesome tasty treats and superbly high quality toys to as many…
Anything Pawsable Staff
Published December 16, 2014
A study by Ragen T. S. McGowan and colleagues explored how dogs respond when their own actions provide access to a reward.
Kea Grace
Published December 11, 2014
