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Our Relationship Course is about teamwork and improving your bond with your dog. Legendary Service Dogs trains service dogs for disabled individuals. We work with the dogs and as well as their handlers to bring together the best team possible. We also train pet dogs and help them become better mannered, happy members of the family.

10/08/2025

How do Service Dog Handlers open the door if their hands are full?

Well, for me, I'll use my foot if that's an option.

Here, I'm carrying a bag of fresh, hot, delicious smelling food, as well as a vanilla brownie shake under one arm, while handling Callie SDIT, and of course, filming.

Callie was unfazed and did a great job ignoring the food that was practically in her face, while staying by my side, and taking instruction as we made our way to the car.

It can be a bit of an adjustment for new handlers at first, but most learn how to juggle having the dog and everything else, even if it means getting a little creative.


10/08/2025

Include your dog with the chores!

This was the first time Temperance SDIT accompanied me to take the garbage bins to the street earlier this summer.

She had never done something like this before, which is why it was so important for me to take my time, watch her body language, and encourage her to have fun!

Temperance took it in stride.

It was also a good test to see what she thought about a totally new experience.

This played a role in her being considered months later for FanX.

I’d rather have a dog that’s confident and stable enough to take instruction than one that’s perfectly obedient but is unsure of themselves.

Especially in the real world where you can't possibly prepare for every little thing.

Including your dog in your daily chores, like taking the garbage out, even if it's only for a minute or two, still adds experience as well as training to their day.
her.flames

10/04/2025

Release The Zuri!

Zuri SDIT trying so hard to remember her door manners and have self control so that she could go play. When your dog makes a mistake, guide them, teach them, but don't dwell on it. Let them learn to be excited to get it right, instead of fearing getting it wrong.

10/04/2025

There was one time Daenerys tricked us into giving her 2 dinners. She was so pleased with herself and tried to get thirds. Her request was denied, but her continued efforts were adorable. I miss this dog every single day!

10/04/2025

Sabrina SDIT demonstrating how to go down a set of stairs while keeping pace with your handler.
bearing.my.world

10/04/2025

Callie SDIT found a headrest while we were out training at Taco Bell. She might look like she's sleeping, but Callie would be up in a heartbeat if she was needed.


An alert or response won't do much if the dog doesn't have good self control.Dartagnan SDIT's Mom had a Seizure recently...
10/04/2025

An alert or response won't do much if the dog doesn't have good self control.

Dartagnan SDIT's Mom had a Seizure recently while getting his dog food.

Anyone who knows Dart, knows he's a food hound.

You can say food 10 different ways and he'll still tilt his head in excited anticipation.

However, even with this huge temptation right at his feet, Dartagnan chose to ignore his dinner in order to assist his Mom.

It was difficult for him to access her in order to do DPT, so instead, he put careful pressure on her arm until the episode passed.
thefoxredlab

Temperance SDIT is doing incredible with her medical alerts and responses!She's added another to her list: MCAS or Mass ...
10/04/2025

Temperance SDIT is doing incredible with her medical alerts and responses!

She's added another to her list: MCAS or Mass Cell Activation Syndrome.

Mast cells normally help with allergies, inflammation, and healing.

With MCAS, they overreact, which can cause a wide range of symptoms:

- Allergic-type reactions (flushing, itching, hives)

- Digestive issues (nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea)

- Breathing problems (wheezing, throat tightness)

- Cardiovascular issues (rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, fainting)

- Fatigue and brain fog

Episodes can hit suddenly and cause great distress for the individual experiencing it.

Earlier today, Temperance did an escalation alert, which is where they skip the notification level and go to the judgment call level.

Temperance put both paws on her Mom's shoulder, trying to push her to the ground.

It hit moments later, and her Mom, quickly realizing what it was, took an emergency med and got out her inhaler right as she started wheezing and gasping for air.

Because of Tempey's heads up, her Mom did a self check and was already preparing to get her bag.

This helped her address the episode faster, especially where it's difficult to move properly when you are experiencing a lot of those symptoms all at once.

This isn't the first time she's done this either.

Temperance is very sure of herself and extremely accurate with her alerts.

Since I was there for this one, I was able to help with teaching Temperance's Mom on how to train the desired alert while clarifying what she didn't want associated with the alert, such as excessive licking, while the episode was still fading.

Temperance caught on very fast and was quite pleased with herself.

It's so important not only to train these life saving dogs how to alert and respond, but also to treat them like the intelligent beings that they are.

Adding that in and creating a true partnership transforms the bond they share with their handlers and brings them together much stronger as a team.

Temperance is the kind of dog that keeps you on your toes and has continued to push my thinking and problem solving as a trainer.

And I'm totally here for it.
her.flames

10/02/2025

The first time Dartagnan SDIT notified his Mom of an oncoming Seizure, we were able to get it on video.

Her heartrate spiked and as the episode got closer, almost 3 minutes into the video, he got more insistent.

There were lots of people, the strong aroma of deliciously fresh cooked food, and kids randomly hurrying past us as they teased each other.

We always look for things that can be improved on, while also giving credit for the effort that the dog puts in.

For Dartagnan's Mom, she is conscious during her episodes.

She remembers everything she hears, smells, feels, etc.

Having Dartagnan be able to ground her and provide tactile stimulation is very important as it helps her heartrate return to normal a lot easier and provides a sense of safety and reassurance during such a vulnerable time.

We'd like to thank Dartagnan's Mom for allowing us to share some of her episodes and educate as well as show how Seizure Dogs can assist their handlers.
thefoxredlab

10/02/2025

Ika SDIT waiting for her nails to be done.

She waited on the grooming table, exercising self control with delicious smelling food being eaten near her.

Just because you want it, doesn't mean it's yours.

It's very important to not only set rules and boundaries, but to consistently uphold them.

10/02/2025

Are Service Dogs always on duty?

This is a different question from, do they get time to be dogs, which in our program the answer is an absolutely, yes!

As far as if they're always on duty, it differs from program to program.

We get many clients with multiple medical conditions, complex issues, and a variety of needs that require assistance at any given time.

For many dogs in our program, they have a professional mode and a casual mode.

There's a time and place to be professional, and there's a time and place to be a dog.

However, most are on call.

What I mean by that is whether they're in a grocery store or playing in the yard, if their person is about to or has a medical episode, the dog should stop and assist.

We train our dogs to take action on their own without a command or cue.

Sometimes, instructions or clarification is given as needed, but we do our best to train the dog to know what to do during different medical episodes with little to no guidance from their person.

It's very common for handlers in our program to update us on their dog pausing while visiting a guest, playing, and even eating their food to go assist them on their own unprompted.

This video is an example of in between a professional and casual mode.

This was after day 2 of FanX.

Everyone was tired and the dogs had worked hard.

They were given permission to walk at a more easy going pace, not in a heel, and they chose to walk next to each other.

We still had a few rules, don't pull on leash, don't play, don't interact with people without permission, etc.

The woman in front of us had to stop and fix her shoe.

Despite all 3 dogs being very friendly and loving people, they adjusted to give her space before returning to their walk together as we headed to the car.

thefoxredlab

10/02/2025

Taking a lunch break at FanX.

We work with a lot of Service Dogs and often go on outings with several at the same time.

This means not only do they need to be tolerant around each other, those that really like each other also need to exercise self control and resist the urge to play.

There were many times at the con that the dogs from our program had to be right next to each other.

Whether in a panel, walking closely down a hall, or squished in an elevator, they had to remain professional.

Here, Callie SDIT and Azraylea SDIT were practically cuddling, but still remained alert and aware of their surroundings and their job.

It's very important for a Service Dog to know when it's time to play and when it's time to work.


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