Getting Started as a Service Dog

What are My Options for Getting a Service Dog?

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Building a Road is the Same Process as Training a Service Dog!

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Pros and Cons of Having an Autism Dog for a Child

Many parents struggle whether to get dog for their child who is on the autism spectrum. Should that dog be a family pet (acting as a personal therapy dog) or an actual service dog that can go into public places?…

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3AA Assessing Dogs for a Career as a Service Dog video

Here is a 1hr 19 min video on selection of a potential service dog candidate (puppy or adult, purebred or mixed breed, from breeder or rescue). Many things to consider.[ Assessing Dogs for a Service Career ]

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3A. Selecting & Training a Medical Alert Service Dog puppy candidate

"I discovered your amazing training methods while searching for " trained diabetes alert dogs." I am new to all of this. Our 4.5 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I have no idea where to begin. Do…

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3. What Makes a Good Service Dog?

In Home TasksIf you are considering in-home work only, almost any healthy dog of suitable size for the task can be taught some simple tasks. Your dog can even be 'stubborn', fearful or even what you consider to be dumb…

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