Service Dog Academy

01/28/2025

I recently took one of my dogs to the vet and had to remind myself to check for signs the clinic might be owned by a private equity (PE) firm. When clinics are bought by private equity firms they keep the same branding of the independent clinic they just purchased so you cannot tell anything nefarious has happened. With 25% of U.S. veterinary clinics now SECRETLY under PE ownership, rising costs, unnecessary services, and profit-driven care have become growing concerns for pet owners. Want more information about PE firms taking over vet care? See our recent article linked in the comments about how this could physically destroy your dog and your bank account.

01/27/2025

This is EXACTLY what happened to my commercial business location in Seattle. I was the FIRST commercial occupant in a building that had sat unoccupied for 14 years on the razor edge of an African American community. After I moved in multiple small business opened around me and my rent went from $1200 a month to $2800 in THREE years. Thank God I was smart enough to lock in a rate percentage increase for three years but after that was over the landlords had a field day with the gentrification that had happened in the community. I just couldn’t financially do it anymore when it was three brand new very nice car payments per month extra to stay in that space. All the small businesses around me that opened up, had the same exact thing happen to them and they left as well. I really feel for this guy.

He was a pioneer of sorts, helping to revitalize a neighborhood in Kansas City by building his business. But then, Chris Goode was hit with something he neve...

01/21/2025

Just a reminder, the next medical alert dog class starts TOMORROW! We have had relationships with many of our service dog students for over 10 years. This isn’t a pump-and-dump, fly-by-night training organization. We have help train alert dogs since 2009 and with many coming back for training for dog number two including Lisa and Ron. Do you want to attend tomorrow’s medical alert dog class and become part of the family, if so call us to get screened at 206-355-9033.

01/14/2025

To answer my own question about why Imogene is false pregnant and has started leaking milk Is because it is an adaptive strategy from the wild. Dogs live in packs and if they share in nursing and caring duties the puppies are more likely to survive to adulthood. This is why Imogene wanted so badly to help with Rivas last litter in 2023. It’s totally normal and natural behavior for packs.

Pretty cool huh?

01/13/2025

Imogene is my medical alert service dog and is experiencing a false pregnancy. She is currently leaking milk from her breasts. Do you have any guesses as to why female dogs experience this phenomenon?

01/05/2025

On January 5th 2009 I was laid off from my job as a photo retoucher for an advertising agency in Seattle. It was an incredibly traumatic thing to happen but at the same time the best. It was during the height of the 2008 recession and thankfully I got unemployment while I searched for jobs and started training dogs on the side. A couple of months before the layoff I had gotten my CCS, my Canine Studies Certificate so I was starting the transition into dog training already but I didn’t feel like I was ready. Turns out God doesn’t wait for you to be ready to change your life, he just forces things on you. I’m so grateful for that layoff now. It changed my life for the better. I am a stronger person for it and have accomplished things I would have probably never had done if not forced out of the cushy corporate nest. I went from selling people things they did not need to saving peoples lives. God is good.

12/31/2024

Just a reminder, some cities celebrate New Years Eve with fireworks so if you have a fireworks sensitive dog I’d recommend reading my post on how to make your dog comfortable on this crazy night. Link in the comments.

12/30/2024

It has rained for over a week straight. I call this season in St. Louis, The Season Of Perpetually Dirty Floors. It doesn’t matter how much I vacuum, mop, or dust, it’s literally non stop mud and dirt. It stays clean for about 4 hours until I have to let anyone out to potty and starts all over again. I’m starting a support group for this dog season. Do you want to join?

12/24/2024

Are there any other migraineurs who keep their fluffy dogs eye floofers cut super short because everytime you look at your dog and can’t see an eye it’s as if an autonomic migraine PTSD like response happens where you start looking around the room for a bright area to check to see if it’s a migraine aura of impending doom blocking your ability to see your dogs eyes?

12/21/2024

Kiley White decided that she needed to bring her Pug Peaches on an airplane so badly that she lied on her DOT Transportation form and stated that Service Dog Academy had trained her dog. Then when confronted she hung up when I asked her who trained her dog. She couldn’t come up with a straight answer so she said it was “Whites Service Dog Academy” not knowing I already knew her last name was White and I already know from talking with the airline she didn’t use Whites in front of her trainer organization name. It’s always the same with these lying scammer bi***es. If you would like to contact her her phone number is 340-201-3101 and her email is [email protected]

12/21/2024

Trick question: How many pupperonis can fit on a couch with their human all at the same time?

12/12/2024

Are you on our email list? Find out how Zombies make the best dog trainers in our most recent article. And if you want to attend our most recent medical alert dog class, we have openings for tonights class at 7PM CST. You can reach us at 206-355-9033 to register!

12/05/2024

Just a reminder, there are still two spots left in tonight’s online Zoom medical alert service dog training class! Attaching a cute puppy photo for your entertainment.

11/22/2024

Wouldn't you love to be able to take your dog everywhere with you as a task trained service dog? We have officially scheduled our next online medical alert dog training Zoom class. It will start December 5th! Info available in the comments.

11/18/2024

I’ve got a friend who is looking for a doctor/alternative health practitioner who has successfully treated Bartonella. Please comment with doctors names and zip codes.

11/07/2024

Me: I’m gonna start keto today. I’m gonna start keto today. I can’t wait to feel better!

Body: Hold my beer.

Me: It’s getting hot in here. Wonder what the temp is? Oh sh*te. I can’t see the thermostat numbers. Uhhh… my dogs only have one eye.

Body: Get ready for the migraine roller coaster. You’re welcome.

Riva: Hey mom. Sniff sniff sniff at my mommies mouth. I recognize that scent. I’m gonna lay on top of you for the first time in 3 weeks and make you feel better.

11/06/2024

I literally have no words this morning.

11/05/2024

Ok tell me… what type of classes would you like to see me teach?