"My dog does XYZ when I have an episode. Is that a natural alert?"

As a scent detection specialist, I get asked this question ALL THE TIME from service dog handlers who are hoping for natural alerts....

The last few months I've been creating a new set of courses for my Pack Membership that build the foundation of all things service dog training.

In Foundations One, I focused on teaching students how...

Public access work is a difficult ask for any dog.

But selecting a dog who fits the ideal traits to be able to cope with the stressors of public work is the best way to find success.

When researchin...

The more I work with service dog teams, the more my perspective on service dog breeds, temperament, and ideal prospects change.

I used to feel strongly that ethical breeders were the best route to go...

Today's topic is a bit dry, but SO important.

Service dog laws and regulations in the United States are always being talked about incorrectly. Thankfully, there are a ton of resources available to he...

Today's blog post was inspired by a student question from my membership.

They asked, “How can you tell when it is too hot to work your service dog?”

I thought that was an amazing question and so app...

If you came here from my How to Get a Service Dog blog, welcome!

Today we are going to learn all about owner training and the process in the United States.

Before I share my general progression for ...

Before I start with this post, I first want you to know that I am located in the USA. This information is all the information that applies to my country. If you are located outside of the US, your cou...