Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementJan 271 minLearning the Ropes at the AirportIn this short video you will see Vance training on the moving sidewalk at the airport.
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementJan 271 minMore Impulse Control TrainingThe dogs need to learn to stay focused on their job to keep their handler safe. It's really important to teach them impulse control...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementJan 271 minStaying Calm in a Busy EnvironmentThe video below shows Zeus and Zeplyn in "down stays" while using the self check out at Costco. The service dogs need to become...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementJan 21 minDistraction and Startle ReactionWhen our service dogs graduate, they all go through a public access test to assess whether they are ready to work in a public setting. ...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementJan 21 minSchool TrainingMany of the dogs are placed in the homes of families whose child attends school. The dogs not only need to be familiar with this...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementDec 31, 20211 minKati's Corner: Putting the Service Dog into a Down StayThe "down stay" is one of the most important commands that the service dog has. It is used to tell the dog where you want them to lay...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementNov 30, 20211 minKati's Corner: Impulse ControlA big part of becoming a service dog is being able to ignore distractions and practice impulse control in a variety of situations. In...
Allison HillOct 30, 20214 minHow to Advocate for your Service DogHey guys! We visited Disney World a few days last week. Besides the obvious airline craziness that’s going on, we had some unfortunate...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementOct 30, 20211 minKati's Corner: Training in Highly Stimulating EnvironmentsOur service dogs begin their training at eight weeks old. Right away they begin training in a variety of settings. The dogs need to...
Michelle and Bill CaillierSep 29, 20212 minAn Anchor for Em: The sweetest Valentine GiftWe were introduced to the concept of an autism service dog in 2014 when a family member of a student of ours shared their ASDA experience...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementSep 29, 20217 minHow to Build Communication and RespectI am sure we have all seen the social media posts showing pictures of dogs who have done something “bad” and look guilty or ashamed. ...
informationasdaSep 1, 20212 minPlacement Spotlight: Vienna and HannahThree years sounds like a long time and it is. I don’t think I’ve ever waited for anything that long in my entire life, but as I’m...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementAug 31, 20213 minWhat to Expect the First Year After Getting a Service DogOnce your service dog comes into your care, it’s important to take everything slow to establish a strong bond. In the beginning, the dog...
Angie Petit, Darboy WisconsinJun 28, 20211 minThe Service Dog Tether System and SafetyHaving a service dog is great for the whole family. The tether system prevents a child from wandering and elopement, allowing the family...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementJun 27, 20211 minKati's Corner: What are the Dogs Learning Now? Advanced Stair Training The video below shows our wonderful puppy raisers working on stair training with the dogs. We spend a lot of time on this important task...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementJun 27, 20211 minCommunicating with the LeashA big part of being a good handler is learning to communicate through the leash. The service dog is taught to walk on the left side of...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementMay 28, 20211 minKati's Corner: What are the Dogs Learning?The service dogs have to learn to work with distractions. In this training video I am working with Zeus to stay calm around other dogs...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementMay 28, 20211 minUsing a Tether with Your Service DogA tether is an important tool. It helps with self-regulation, boundaries, safety, and togetherness. When used correctly, it keeps your...
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementMay 28, 20211 minPlacement Spotlight: Oly & UkieClick on the video below to catch up with Ukie and his boy Oly!
Kati Wolfe, Director of Training and PlacementMay 3, 20211 minPlayground TrainingIt's important for the dogs to be exposed to a variety of settings. Since many of our dogs are placed with children its imperative that...