Yesterday Lorelei (Hope Paws and Second Chances) accompanied Paige to her doctors visit. I contemplated not posting because it’s not all pretty and perfect but for her first visit to a doctors office, and Paige handling her, not bad. Is it perfect, nope. Do we have work to do, yep. Did Paige learn valuable lessons on having a dog to work with and understanding why things need to be done certain ways, yes. So it was a success.
Training dogs to have public access is a lot of work. I have many people come to me wanting to personally train their dog or a dog to be their own personal service dog. 🐕🦺 Training your own dog doesn’t just happen overnight. And yes a service dog must have trained tasks! There is an expectation to be upheld and your dog can be asked to be removed if deemed uncontrollable. Lorelei was within control but not performing to my standards, and it was good to see where we need more work. As well, to see how she would work for someone else who has not done all of the hands on training.
Luckily with my certification, I can go to places with a service dog candidate in training and be legally allowed there if pets are not in WV. A perk to having certification. I also have an amazing medical team for Paige and I, and they love our visits and help us make the best of them. Another perk!
So if thinking you want a service dog, do your research, talk to people and professionals. It is not just a letter from your doctor or a recommendation from a therapist. Align a team of people to help you. It is a huge commitment to your canine companion. As well as it does not happen overnight! Even if you get a fully trained service dog, you will still have a huge commitment to regular training, not to mention still fulfilling your companions needs.
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Arlo with Hope Paws and Second Chances doing some target work that started with some free shaping. We moved from the bell to the touch light. Not bad for his 3rd session in this and a new object. And kudos to his “other” mom for learning with him!
And this was all with crazy distractions from my daughter Paige working with her dog Tacoma. So extra kudos for a 5 month old!
Who would be interested in small short workshop classes on specific behaviors like focus like this? Or task training? Even leash walking?
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Did you know we do individual lessons at the building for specific behaviors, confidence building, or even to celebrate a birthday?!
Well we do and it is so much fun!
Clover loved her special time at the building playing with all the things, but especially jumping!!
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Arlo with Hope Paws and Second Chances hopepawsandsecondchances working on going to “place” and doing a sit/stay.
This can come in handy for so many situations!!
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Luna has been working hard with learning to wear a muzzle and navigate through distractions!
Muzzle training should not be viewed as a punishment. Some dogs need an added safety net, and if trained appropriately can become just as comfortable as a collar. I like to make them a treat basket, rather than a basket muzzle.
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Cleo showing how she has went from unsure to more confident in Puppy Kindergarten class!!
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Luna had a rough start in life and very little socialization. She has done great in her new home over the last few months but still has some fear of people. So we are working on that as well as muzzle training.
Luna has spent some time at our house before so she is already comfortable here. She had her first short muzzle session and rocked it!! She’s never seen a muzzle to my knowledge.
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Penny, or known as Reese at Pet Helpers, Inc did a Puppy Board and Learn for about 10 days while when her recent adopter got her. Unfortunately the other dog in the home didn’t care for Penny/Reese and she back up for adoption. Penny was a quick learner and fit right in with my pack!! She was adorable too! So someone needs to adopt this girl!
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Oliver having a blast in Nosework class!!
We are gauging interest in a morning weekday class…
So if interested comment with a day that works well for you (no promises that it will be that day)!
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Get a puppy they said…
It’ll be fun…
Get more than one…
Yep great fun!! Actually I love my puppies and just watching them explore the world and learn along the way! Digging is natural and as long as we can minimize to certain places, it’s just a yard…
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Lorelei out doing some training yesterday. 🐾#hopepawsandsecondchances #theclevercaninewv #servicepuptraining #labmixpuppy #rescuepup #morgantowndogtrainer
