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Buddy training today and playing fetch too!
20/02/2025

Buddy training today and playing fetch too!

13/02/2025

Service Dog Meeting 2/13/25 ONLINE ONLY
Thursday, Feb 13 · 6:30–7:30 PM
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23/01/2025

Buddy getting in the work out in public. We go back to basics for the dogs expectations when out in public. Driving back to a training routine to make it easier on the dog in unfamiliar environments. Choosing pet friendly establishments helps with this!

20/01/2025

Little Buddy at work!

Demoed dogs tonight with the Oregon Trail Appaloosa Horse Club! So much fun! We got to showcase Little Buddy, and he by ...
20/01/2025

Demoed dogs tonight with the Oregon Trail Appaloosa Horse Club! So much fun! We got to showcase Little Buddy, and he by far exceeded our expectations!! Amazing little guy!

We would like to extend our gratitude to Key Parts Company, Inc. for their generous support as a Bronze Sponsor of WAK-9...
15/01/2025

We would like to extend our gratitude to Key Parts Company, Inc. for their generous support as a Bronze Sponsor of WAK-9 Service Dog!

After session play for Buddy. Every session for Buddy ends in a play session. We use some commands during play to ensure...
14/01/2025

After session play for Buddy.

Every session for Buddy ends in a play session. We use some commands during play to ensure he can still follow them in higher stimulation. Structured play after training has shown huge benifits in learning retention.

Boopable Buddy snoot.This weekend, Buddy got to see his future handler again. This go was a demonstration of his knowled...
13/01/2025

Boopable Buddy snoot.

This weekend, Buddy got to see his future handler again. This go was a demonstration of his knowledge and training. We also called her in to work on calm petting techniques. Buddy gets excited when petted. It didn’t take long for Buddy to warm up to his future teammate. When he wanted to take a nap, he chose her. Bonding excercises through the dogs training is another thing that we strive for to make the transition easier down the road.

09/01/2025

WAK-9 Service Dogs Meeting January 2025
Thursday, Jan 9 · 6:30–7:30 PM
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09/01/2025

What do the questions mean that businesses can ask about your service dog?

07/01/2025

Buddy working his hold. You don’t have to play fetch to get them tired.

06/01/2025

We are working with Anubis on positioning his legs away from the wheelchair wheels for his future handler, who uses a wheelchair.

28/12/2024

A quick look at our program…

26/12/2024

Buddy with cooperative care.

Buddy doing… Buddy stuff!! 😂
22/12/2024

Buddy doing… Buddy stuff!! 😂

Buddy helping shovel the driveway. He really wanted some of the snowballs being thrown out there. So I took a picture mi...
13/12/2024

Buddy helping shovel the driveway. He really wanted some of the snowballs being thrown out there. So I took a picture mid AWOOO.

Buddy’s first snow!
12/12/2024

Buddy’s first snow!

09/12/2024

Join us Wednesday for our monthly board meeting!

WAK-9 Service Dogs Board Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 11 · 6:30–7:30 PM
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Buddy getting in the work out in public. We go back to basics for the dogs expectations when out in public. Driving back to a training routine to make it easier on the dog in unfamiliar environments. Choosing pet friendly establishments helps with this!

Little Buddy at work!

A quick look at our program… #wak9servicedogs

Puppy learning. Working Demand Behavior
Puppy learning. Working Demand Behavior

What happens if your dog does something and gets rewarded for it? We are using Buddy’s meal to shape his “Lay”. Creating a demand behavior to get reward. This is the same as coming to us and sitting in front of us or walking beside us. It all becomes a behavior instinct to the dog because they will do it without cues. Shaping takes place with the lure and guidance… but after the reps, comes the cognitive skills.

Buddy working through the “Switch” process. I am rewarding the action of engaging with the switch. Dipstick gets a press at the end to show the finished product with button manipulation. This process is a useful task for handicap door switches, cross walk buttons, elevator calls, and much more!

Repetition builds confidence! #wak9servicedogs
Repetition builds confidence! #wak9servicedogs

Buddy is learning how to possess and hold.
Buddy is learning how to possess and hold.

Buddy is learning how to possess and hold. We aren’t calm yet, but we will get there. He will also learn how “out” on command. This is just the beginning in retrieval work.

Nanny Dippy
Nanny Dippy

I don’t think Dippy signed up for being the babysitter. But she will work for nuggets! FETCH ME THE BABY 😂

Aubrey met Buddy today.
Aubrey met Buddy today.

Aubrey met Buddy today. We got to show her some dopamine box and she was able to run the clicker. We explain to the family the meaning of the markers that help shape the dog. We then demonstrate with Dipstick to show the finished product. It’s amazing to see into the mind of the young client. We discussed what tasks the dog may do to help with her disabilities, how we build it, and what to expect in the coming months. The path is laid, let’s pave it!

Recall on Buddy at 9 weeks old. If you make a habit early for the pup to not jump on you, they won’t.

Why we do it.
Why we do it.

This happens to be a video of what we do. Why we do it. And how we got to this point. It’s not all in here. But that will come.

Building positive associations with the Kennel.
Building positive associations with the Kennel.

When building association to the places you want the dog to find pleasant, we use their food to help. We place the food in the kennel and the dog will frequent it and eat. Building an association that we can add duration to over the next few days. He is kenneled completely away from us in the house. Our timers are set to 4 hour marks for potty and that is the only time we will come to him at night. This is by far one of the hardest things for new owners to overcome for the dog learns how to be self dependent and self soothing.

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