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The Service Dog Guide for Businesses: Understanding the Law and How to Spot a Fake Service Dog

April 21, 20200Comments

A s a business owner or manager in the Greater Seattle-Tacoma area, you’ve likely noticed the way our locals love their pets. It's not uncommon for people in Seattle and…

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Is Your Dog a Service Dog Candidate? The 10 Essential Traits of a Successful Service Dog

April 21, 20200Comments

T he decision to pursue a service dog is a profound one, born of necessity and hope. But this path is made of more than just good intentions; it is…

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The 5 Key Stages of Service Dog Training: From Prospect to Partner

April 21, 20200Comments

T he transformation of a playful puppy or a driven young dog into a polished service dog can seem like black magic, but it is actually architecture in motion. It…

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Task Training 101: How to Reliably Teach a Dog to Retrieve, Alert, Provide Support, and More

April 21, 20200Comments

A service dog's value lies in its ability to take action. That action—the retrieved phone, the alert to an oncoming medical event, the grounding pressure during a panic attack—is what…

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Public Access Training: The Ultimate Guide to Proofing Behaviors in Every Environment

April 21, 20200Comments

Your service dog is a total star at home. Their "sit" is crisp, their "down" is instant, and their task work is flawless. You step into a quiet park,…

Navigating the Challenges and Rewards of Training Your Own Service Dog

April 21, 20200Comments

T raining your own service dog can be one of the most rewarding journeys you'll ever undertake—but it can also be one of the most demanding. Many people are…

5 Common Dog Behavior Problems (And How to Start Fixing Them)

April 3, 20200Comments

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Hairless Dogs 101: Care and Training Tips for the Xoloitzcuintli

April 2, 20200Comments

T he Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee), often simply called the Xolo, is one of the world's oldest and most fascinating dog breeds. Revered by the Aztecs for thousands of years, these…

What Is Balanced Dog Training? A Professional Dog Trainer’s Guide to the Balanced Method

April 1, 20200Comments

F ew topics in the dog training world generate as much discussion as balanced dog training. Depending on who you ask, you'll hear everything from glowing praise to harsh criticism.…

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Is Your Dog a Couch Potato? The Importance of Canine Fitness for All Breeds

March 31, 20200Comments

W e love our dogs. We show that love with cozy beds, an abudance of high-quality food, and a comfortable spot on the couch right next to us. But in…

AKC Trick Dog: A Fun Path to a Better-Behaved Pet

March 30, 20200Comments

W hen people hear the words "trick dog," they often picture dogs skateboarding, jumping through hoops, or performing elaborate routines on television. While those tricks certainly exist, the AKC Trick…

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What is the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test and Why Does Your Dog Need It?

March 29, 20200Comments

T In a world of confusing training advice and varying behavioral standards, how can you be sure your dog is truly a well-mannered member of society? How can landlords,…