PSI Team

08/19/2024

Hello everyone
Been a while since i posted here, but i wanted to talk about kennelling. A week ago i housed a year old that was terrified of the kennel. At this point learning kennel is moot. Yesterday i got a 5mo old puppy, i kennelled at night to help teach him to warn me if he needed to p*e, and also to teach him how to hold his bladder.

We went out at midnight to p*e and then back into kennel to sleep with calm tones. This morning we went out and then came back and i left him out while i snoozed for a bit more. After 15 min of pacing and whining, it was clear he did not know how to settle, so i put him back in kennel and he immediately calmed.

Initially he had no idea what the kennel did first him, but leaving him out and insecure, he realized how much nicer and safer the kennel felt. After getting up and going for a walk, he went right back into the kennel, when he realized i was leaving.

I did leave calming tones on, but once they realize the kennel is safe and they can use it to settle, then things get so much easier for them and you.

08/18/2024

Been a busy week. One dog tested, and prepped to start training with her person. No sooner had she went home then another prospect was brought in, one week with me and then he is off to start his life and train with his person

06/19/2024

Ran into this guy at the park. My dogs were curious and got within 2 feet of it before i could call them off. A call off is super important to stop any behaviour.

04/05/2024

She is home now, thanks to everyone that helped look and were watching out for her

ALERT: east end of Regina there is a SDIT in training. She is was spooked and running scared. Regina people please pass on, please bring her home safely

03/27/2024

His escalation in getting my attention… staring me dead in the eyes, as if to say, “hey are you listening to me”… this is an important feature, a dog that doesnt give up, but forces you to listen when something is wrong

02/28/2024

Once they start doing this at home, you know they understand

02/25/2024

CONGRATULATIONS
Three years of ups and downs but this girl has proved her dedication and resiliency, passing my test with flying colors

02/19/2024

02/14/2024

Please take time to look up and read 😭… I applauded him for making a stand, should never have happened and will be a tough road to travel, but will have a great impact for everyone

02/14/2024

https://regina.ctvnews.ca/sask-veteran-says-service-dog-banned-from-church-for-alerting-others-of-his-distress-1.6767266

Dan Baker has filed a complaint with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) after he said his service dog was turned away from a Regina church for barking in an attempt to alert others of Baker's distress.

02/14/2024

It is always sad when the places we go for support and community turn their backs on their people. They wonder why fewer and fewer people attend…

Dan Baker has filed a complaint with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) after he said his service dog was turned away from a Regina church for barking in an attempt to alert others of Baker's distress.

02/14/2024

Sad day when the place people go for support becomes blinded https://regina.ctvnews.ca/sask-veteran-says-service-dog-banned-from-church-for-alerting-others-of-his-distress-1.6767266

02/07/2024

It is always hard to get out to practice and work in cold weather, make sure your taking advantage of every opportunity you get.

01/24/2024

Heard a term i love “air jail”. But there is a difference between picking up to cuddle and picking up to stop bad behaviour. If you pick up and cuddle, your rewarding the behaviour.

11/18/2023

CONGRATULATIONS to these two amazing dogs, its been a long three years, with many hurdles, but they did it

11/10/2023

Watching volleyball. Doing awesome

08/11/2023

Taking the time to watch the goats

08/09/2023

Exploring the museum, did great around kids, new sounds, smells and even the ground shaking

08/08/2023

New sweater, but his comfort comes above all else

08/07/2023

Listening intently to the crow

07/23/2023

Dog picked this up at the park, probably just a piece of beggen strip but never know, he was told to drop and did. If this was tainted, I didn’t want him to ingest… why dropping even high value stuff on command is important

06/08/2023

Watching soccer in park, dogs moving to be able to watch around me, so my back is covered while I watch the game

05/31/2023

Hello
This is not meant to be a targeted message but a reminder for everyone that they represent the service dog community and when people have one bad experience with a handler and dog it reflects on all of us. A friendly reminder that whenever you are out with your dog, service dog or not, it is our responsibility to clean up after them. This is a bylaw in most places and even though service dogs are allowed places that other dogs are not, this bylaw still pertains to everyone. Please help set an example

05/28/2023

Introducing a new animal into the home is always a challenge. It takes a minimum of three months for everyone to adapt to the new normal and learn how to communicate. Three months ago I introduced a new cat and we have made it to the point of no hissing and fighting and where everyone is comfortable being a foot away from eachother… time patience and understanding is important.

05/25/2023

Nicely meeting all the farm animals, so proud of how polite he was

05/23/2023

Congratulations to this amazing girl, she confirmed that she is still an amazing service dog

05/23/2023

The new recruit is taking it all in

02/24/2023

Someone has some big shoes to fill. Wishing both of these boys the best of luck on this journey.

02/23/2023

Out for breakfast, this is a new venture for both dogs and doing wonderful

02/23/2023

When play becomes too rough it’s time to get everyone to relax