Training Your Puppy to be a Diabetic Alert Dog

Training Your Puppy to be a Diabetic Alert Dog. My training manual is in
workbook format with links to online resources, training videos, recommended
products,how to use collect and use scent samples, forms to track
scent training,training checklists, and much more. 122 pages.


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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Holistic Service Dog Training

Holistic is defined as “taking into account all of somebody's physical, mental, and social conditions in the treatment of illness”. My vision of holistic service dog training means working with the entire family, not just the individual who needs a service dog. It means establishing respectful, cooperative relationships between all family members and the service dog.

Through an in-depth interview process I come to understand a families’ lifestyle and dynamics, how a service dog will fit into that world, and the long-term impact of the dog on the family. I learn if there is resistance from anyone in the family about the service dog and that is addressed. If the service dog is for a child, I help the family understand the impact of the service dog on other children in the household, as well as the child’s friends. We discuss everything from other pets in the home to the realities of public access.

What does this mean to my clients? It means I can help families choose the right service dog for their family member ... the first time.