Joyful Paws Service Dogs

21/08/2024

Elena says camp is b.o.r.i.n.g

08/08/2024

JPSD's first annual summer camp just had a last-minute spot open up! August 21st-25th in Windsor, CT.

We have a packed schedule of lectures, workshops and outings (including TSA, EMS and summer concert training) as well as fun "summer camp" activities. We have a great group and so the social support of working closely with other teams is going to be an invaluable aspect of the camp as well.

Advanced teams only, must be 1000% safe around other dogs and people. If I haven't worked with you closely I will need to perform an evaluation!

30/07/2024

The wheels were not the only thing to go round and round on the bus last Friday -- the dogs did too!

Thanks to our friends at , Joyful Paws teams got to spend their afternoon training with two city busses and two drivers. Dogs and handlers got to try the wheelchair lift with our trainer Kasey's expert guidance, learn that bus hydraulics are safe and normal, and even go for a ride!

The video shows a relaxed and easygoing Elena modeling for the youngsters how it's done as she sits with her handler on the moving bus, with a cameo by Wanda practicing her "under" behind a volunteer's legs, and baby Abigail thoroughly enjoying herself held safely in arms. More videos on comments!

Thanks to the partnership with CT Transit and their generosity in scheduling two busses and two drivers to spend the evening with us, the dogs were able to take their time and become comfortable with this new experience for many, including some younger or less experienced pups who may not have been ready to use public transportation and board a public bus like little Abigail. All of our teams did a great job!

14/07/2024

First socialization outing (besides her extensive airport experience) to our neighborhood hardware store!

12/07/2024

Introducing Abigail!!

04/07/2024

Sylvie got all dressed up to celebrate with her puppy raiser yesterday! She's reportedly feeling festive, wiggly, and happy (as usual for this golden ball of sunshine).

Sylvie is 6 months old and currently the youngest of the group, despite having outgrown "big sis" Wanda already!

30/06/2024

Wanda got some well-deserved sleep on the job at the space exhibit after a long day exploring the Connecticut Science Center last Sunday! She got to practice tucking under unobtrusively while her handler read up on power cells, staying calm and focused in the sports area, and an incredible range of sounds, sights, and smells that put her extensive foundational skills to the test.

Wanda is now 9 months old and will be placed in December.

27/06/2024

Making good use of our yard and the beautiful weather today for group distraction class!

26/06/2024

We went bowling for our outing yesterday and the dogs did well. As you can see Evelyn is focused intently on her handler, and patiently watches her bowl and have fun... Good job Evelyn!!

26/06/2024

Just posting a quick welcome to the Joyful Paws Service Dogs official page. Here we’ll be posting about outings we go on, training techniques we perform, and all around puppy cuteness we encounter!! Stay tuned because there’s more to come 🦮🐾

10/05/2024

Going to be starting a weekly lecture that is my big SD training seminar broken into smaller chunks! This will be available in-person to a limited number in Windsor CT, but available virtually for those unable to attend personally.

Starting this Friday, it will be every Friday 4:30-6:30pm EST. Topic this week: Identifying, neutralizing and utilizing stress in service dogs.

Cost is $35 to attend virtually, $45 in person. RSVP through this link!

30/04/2024

Henry and his new partner and her family!! Placement date (with mom Cori in the middle) is June 7th but we made it official today, and will spend the next month slowly transitioning them into a partnership. He'll continue his training for another 6-9 months after transitioning before becoming a fully trained POTS/cardiac alert and response service dog!

12/03/2024

Jupiter is very proud to announce that he passed his public access test today, and is now an officially graduated service dog from Joyful Paws Service Dogs! First one since I moved my program to Connecticut. Congratulations team Jupiter!

05/03/2024

Sylvie tried to eat the stick that the peanut butter came on during her vaccine pokes today. Then tried to convince the vet she has never been fed in her entire life.

29/02/2024

Wanda Maximoff and Silly Sylvie!

29/02/2024

Evelyn had her first day at her new job at reception in the Mark Twain House and Museum!

18/01/2024

More positive doodle representation as Daisy earned her vest today!

17/01/2024

Last day with Evelyn and she seems to know it!

11/12/2023

I've got a ton of videos to sort through and post later, but for now have to say that our EMT training went so so well!! All of our dogs loaded up easily with wagging tails. Even baby Wanda had her turn. We got sirens, simulated medical care and had great conversations regarding the handling of service dogs in emergencies. So grateful to Windsor EMS for helping us out!

15/10/2023

Catalogue of NYC public napping spots

13/10/2023

"When you're lost in the darkness, look for the light"

Yesterday my "Ellie" (registered name "Look For The Light") met "Joel" (). It made for a great end to the first day of the New York Comic Con! We'll be back again today and looking forward to sharing more of Ellie's experience there.

12/10/2023

It is incredible how well she is handling all this chaos.

12/10/2023

All dressed up and ready for her first comic con

09/10/2023

It's official!! 🥳🥳🥳

23/02/2021

Who's coming to my webinar this Saturday? 2 CEUs through the CCPDT, plus a fresh look at the way dogs communicate. But it's not all body language -- we also spend a good amount of time discussing how and why stress can be helpful in a training and learning context.

Sign up and details below:

https://www.joyfulpawsdogtraining.com/online-services

08/02/2021

New webinars scheduled!

Training your own service dog is life changing — but requires a thorough understanding of how dogs think, learn and communicate. Kasey usually offers in-person seminars to cover a variety of learning opportunities, but in the age of COVID has turned to online webinars instead.

Each webinar typically lasts 2 hours, and includes interactive discussion and exercises, as well as a Q&A portion at the end of each session. Webinars cost $30 each. Enter your information at the link below for more information and to register!

https://www.joyfulpawsdogtraining.com/online-services

Service Dog Training, CPDT-KA study and therapy dog training in Ventura County

04/06/2020

Offering virtual and in-person support for those who are training their own service dogs.

03/06/2020

This is the first introduction to a manicure for Charlotte! We started with just paw handling, then just the sandpaper with it turned off, then just the vibrations with it turned on.

30/05/2020

Last chance to register!

Tomorrow at 1pm I will be hosting a webinar that covers everything you need to know before deciding whether to train your own service dog. If this is something you've ever considered, be sure to attend!

Click here to register!

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wj_bw0sESg-69CbSxsm0BA

18/05/2020

Roger is getting more and more accurate with "light!"

It's so important to break these big, important tasks into itty-bitty pieces and not rush the training. Only when he has mastered the simple movement of flipping the switch up will we begin to raise the height of the switch!