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How-to; Service Dog info 2025

If you are looking for a program, or help finding training for Owner DIY this is helpful:
assistancedogsinternational.org

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Setting standards for the assistance dog industry since 1987
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BG1 ….the latest link that you have provided RE: IAADP is a gold mine of invaluable info via the Home, Archive and News pages pertaining to the topic in discussion. The link below that is accessed through the IAADP perhaps strikes a 'common chord'.
iaadp.org

Tug for Treats - The International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

Like a number of people who set out to train a service dog for themselves or others, I’ve had to reinvent the wheel on certain tasks, figuring out for myself how to persuade a dog to cooperatively carry out a desired objective. It is only recently that I have learned that the methodology I...
iaadp.org iaadp.org

In the common bond of Dobermans …..Mikel
 
MikeP said:
BG1 ….the latest link that you have provided RE: IAADP is a gold mine of invaluable info via the Home, Archive and News pages pertaining to the topic in discussion. The link below that is accessed through the IAADP perhaps strikes a 'common chord'.
iaadp.org

Tug for Treats - The International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

Like a number of people who set out to train a service dog for themselves or others, I’ve had to reinvent the wheel on certain tasks, figuring out for myself how to persuade a dog to cooperatively carry out a desired objective. It is only recently that I have learned that the methodology I...
iaadp.org iaadp.org

In the common bond of Dobermans …..Mikel
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Yep. You suggested it and once we worked tug as treat the light bulb came in.

Bonnies highest reward is a tug. Must be the rat hunting terrier dna...🤣

I've seen her spit a high value food treat in exchange for the floaty kong on a rope,
doing BO at the beach, under high distraction ignoring the strange dogs circling, sitting intently waiting for the tug or retrieve from ocean.

And I proofed it with a simple exercise at iirc 6 months, as a tip from a war dog trainer- "put dog in down stay, place both the treat and tug toy against the wall 3' apart dog 8' back, and give release- see what dog chooses first..."
 
Thanks for posting these, I'm behind in time, so I haven't been able to take the time to watch or read all the info. I'll try to get back to it though, I love any kind of training/learning.
 
Here is an excellent video by a trainer of trainers...Ms Sanchez wrote an excellent book on the topic, that I suggest as a first read...
apdt.com

Answers to Common Questions about Service Dogs - APDT International

APDT International is the leading resource for professional dog trainers worldwide. Explore training certification, industry standards, continuing education, and connect with experts to advance your career.
apdt.com apdt.com
 
BG1 said:
Good books on SD training that you have read and ideally put in use?
Amazon search shows a dozen plus...any SD dog owners or trainers here on DCF, please share!
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Here are the three books I have found most useful, to read in order:
1. By Victoria Sanchez
www.goodreads.com

Service Dog Coaching: A Guide for Pet Dog Trainers

Add Service Dog Coaching to Your Training Business!Like…
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2. By Jennifer Hack
www.goodreads.com

Service Dog Coaching: A Guide for Pet Dog Trainers

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Concise, simple - most often recommended by DIY handlers at reddit, its a good start
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3. Depending on what you are looking for...there are a LOT of titles on SDs that to me seem to wander or self promote...and LOTS of opinions on Amazon, reddit, but whatever...;)
I liked this by Keagan Grace as its aimed at DIY handlers:
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The Ultimate Service Dog Training Manual: 100 Tips for …

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"Program Dogs" refers to SD raised and trained by non-profits like the Guide Dogs for the Blind, back in the day, and now the largest and longest is Canine Companions with multiple locations around the country. Here's one that partners with UCF.

canine.org

Central Florida Volunteer Chapter | Canine Companions

Explore volunteering roles and opportunities at the Central Florida Chapter of Canine Companions. Work with animals, participate in service dog training, support events & more.
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