In recent years there has been a proliferation of assistance dogs being trained for many different disabilities and conditions. In addition to guide dogs that work with the blind or those with physical limitations, many dogs are now trained to assist those with emotional and/or behavioural issues, such as children on the autistic spectrum and veterans with PTSD for example. In this post, UK dog trainer Jo Boyce explores the expanding roles of service dogs and how dogs are trained for these emerging roles.
Archive: October, 2017
Easing into Life with a New Rescue Dog
Adopting? Fostering? A bit of preparation and some changes to your routine and house will set you and your new dog up for success, so you can focus on things that really matter. The things you wanted a dog for in the first place: taking pictures of him looking adorable while he sleeps or chewing on the squeaky squirrel toy, eating popcorn together on the couch watching Netflix, or kicking leaves in the park.
behavior modification, dog training, fostering, rescue dog