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What you do with your puppy depends on what you want when your puppy is grown.
Can Service Dogs Still Be Dogs? explores the balance between a service dog's working role and their ability to enjoy a fulfilling, happy life. While service dogs have important jobs, they should still be allowed to experience play, relaxation, and bonding with their handlers.Blog on this episode - https://hopeservicedogs.org/blog/can-service-dogs-still-be-dogs
In this refreshingly honest episode, Victoria from Service Dog Success dives nose-first into the not-so-talked-about world of dog reproduction. From heat cycles and hormone development to when (and why) you shouldn't rush into spaying and neutering, she breaks down what every responsible dog owner should know. Expect humor, science, personal anecdotes, and just enough “hoo-ha” talk to keep it real.To read the blog post related to this, https://hopeservicedogs.org/blog/understanding-dog-reproduction-what-you-need-to-know-about-spaying-and-neutering
Positivity in life AND dog training. Along with doctor update and thoughts on it.
How to keep your dog safe at the veterinarian office.
Nail trims, medications, grooming - it can be so much easier once you and your dog have a relationship based on trust and cooperation. Here is how to get it.
Our puppies are heading home - clickers charged and ready to learn! Here is some key info on starting your puppies training right.
A listener asked about washing/retiring their service dog who has been in training for a year, due to lack of enthusiasm for the job. Here is my response.
While NePoPo has its benefits, it is not THE technique (protocol?) that is best for service dogs. Here is some information what we have discovered along the way.
Goal setting for 2025 and tangents (of course) with Holly and Angus
Jamie, Bert & I attended the annual APDT conference in Riverside, California.
We spent two days at Downtown Disney, along with a day at Disneyland and at Disney's California Adventure.
We were in LA for just a couple days. After Universal Studios, we went to Marina del Ray for breakfast, then walked (rolled) to Venice Beach.
Jamie and I (and Bert) did the VIP experience at Universal Studios in Hollywood.
James, Owlbert and I flew from Orlando, Florida to Los Angeles, California for our 10-day trip covering LA, Universal Hollywood, Venice Beach, Disneyland, and Riverside for the APDT (Association of Pro Dog Trainers) Conference. I broke his down into parts, this first includes traveling with your service dog via Southwest Airlines and lyft/uber.
Hurricane Milton came through and caused some serious devastation to Florida. Luckily we were spared. Here is how we prepped for it.
We attended SEPHORiA 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia - me and Owlbert & Tera and Pirate. Here is how it went.
Owlbert & his daughter Pirate came with us to Georgia Aquarium - here is how it went.
Owlbert & his daughter Pirate came with Tera & I on our road trip to Atlanta. Tips and advice on traveling with your service dog.
since we are on our way to Atlanta for Sephoria 2024, here is a recap of last years, in New York City. We also discuss the challenges of service dogs in big cities.
all of our breeding dogs have earned their IABCA international championships. Tera joins me in discussing the experience and why we aim to earn this.
I was diagnosed at 19 yr old, but have been passing out since I was in the single digits. Here about my dysautonomia journey.
This episode is in response to a comment on one of our earlier episodes, asking about having your service dog carry medications for you.
A question came up in one of my Service Dog Facebook groups, asking if luring or leash/collar was the best for training a service dog. Here is my response.
HSD does NOT recommend dyeing your dog. Board Member Holly explains why.
At what age do you start public access training for your service dog in training? Where should you train at, location wise? And why? What about pet friendly vs pet heavy locations - surely you start there? No? Why not? These questions are answered, and more!
Answering the big questions on flying with your service dog/in training. What age can your service dog fly? What about fear periods? How do you prep your dog to fly? What do you need to pack? What do you need to do beforehand? And more!
We have a 10 second video going viral on TikTok, on the two questions that can be asked to Service Dog handlers.
What can you really expect from a service dog prospect / service dog in training / service dog? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/servicedog/message
I have had the experience of passing out at Universal, Disney, and Sea World. Here I share my most memorable. What happened, and how the team members helped. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/servicedog/message
5 things to take into account when thinking of training a mobility service dog --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/servicedog/message
All the questions to start your Service Dog journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/servicedog/message
We just got back from our Florida Beach trip - three people and four service dogs / in training. Beach. Pool. Shopping. Dining. Putt putt mini golf. How to do it all. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/servicedog/message
Day 3 at Brownwood Square in The Villages. Day 4 at EPCOT in Disney World. Day 5 at Hope Service Dogs for some dog time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warfel/message
What did we cover on day 2 of Fred's go home --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warfel/message
A recap of Fred, the year old standard poodle, go home session with his new family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warfel/message
When is the ideal time to spay or neuter your service dog? It may not be when you think! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warfel/message
What age can you fly with your service dog? How do you make the reservations? How do you navigate the airport? What about family or friends that you visit over the holiday? And what happens if you are denied service at a hotel or restaurant? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warfel/message
What should your puppy "know" and KNOW at 8 weeks old? At 6 months old? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warfel/message
So many scent-based service dog task training questions, we did a whole podcast on them for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warfel/message
While we wait for Lucy's last litter, and Flounder's first litter, here is our set up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warfel/message
We don't want your dog to burn out air wash out. Here are the tips for success, so that doesn't happen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warfel/message
Hips, elbows, eyes and heart. Eyes and heart. And more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warfel/message