In this short video you will see Vance training on the moving sidewalk at the airport.

The dogs need to learn to stay focused on their job to keep their handler safe. It's really important to teach them impulse control...

The video below shows Zeus and Zeplyn in "down stays" while using the self check out at Costco. The service dogs need to become...

When our service dogs graduate, they all go through a public access test to assess whether they are ready to work in a public setting. ...

Many of the dogs are placed in the homes of families whose child attends school. The dogs not only need to be familiar with this...

The "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...

A big part of becoming a service dog is being able to ignore distractions and practice impulse control in a variety of situations. In...

Hey guys! We visited Disney World a few days last week. Besides the obvious airline craziness that’s going on, we had some unfortunate...

Our service dogs begin their training at eight weeks old. Right away they begin training in a variety of settings. The dogs need to...

We 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...

I am sure we have all seen the social media posts showing pictures of dogs who have done something “bad” and look guilty or ashamed. ...

Three 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...

Once your service dog comes into your care, it’s important to take everything slow to establish a strong bond. In the beginning, the dog...

Having a service dog is great for the whole family. The tether system prevents a child from wandering and elopement, allowing the family...

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...

A 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...

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...

A tether is an important tool. It helps with self-regulation, boundaries, safety, and togetherness. When used correctly, it keeps your...

Click on the video below to catch up with Ukie and his boy Oly!

It'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...