Service Dog Success - with Victoria Warfel

Service Dog Success - with Victoria Warfel

Setting the standard in Service Dogs. Victoria is one of the top names in the service dog industry. She is Executive Director of Hope Service Dogs, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non profit that breeds, raises and trains the best golden retriever service dogs. While HSD specializes in started service puppies and dysautonomia (POTS), we train for a variety of disabilities. Pups can go home at 8 weeks old to work with owner & trainer or stay to continue working with our service dog trainers. All service puppy prospects go home with Victoria Warfel's online course found at servicedog.teachable.com.

Episodes

July 20, 2025 33 mins

Mistakes and how to course correct

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So many tasks, so little time...

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July 6, 2025 31 mins

Kind of a tangent-y episode.

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One of our audience questions, that we answer.

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May 25, 2025 25 mins

What to do if your service dog does NOT like their gear?

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And what is the difference between SD, ESA, Therapy dog?

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April 27, 2025 21 mins

Regarding people who try to "beat the system"

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April 20, 2025 43 mins

What you do with your puppy depends on what you want when your puppy is grown.


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April 13, 2025 24 mins

The main socialization mistakes we see.

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April 6, 2025 21 mins

Can Service Dogs Still Be Dogs?  explores the balance between a service dog's working role and their ability to enjoy a fulfilling, happy life. While service dogs have important jobs, they should still be allowed to experience play, relaxation, and bonding with their handlers.


Blog on this episode - https://hopeservicedogs.org/blog/can-service-dogs-still-be-dogs

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In this refreshingly honest episode, Victoria from Service Dog Success dives nose-first into the not-so-talked-about world of dog reproduction. From heat cycles and hormone development to when (and why) you shouldn’t rush into spaying and neutering, she breaks down what every responsible dog owner should know. Expect humor, science, personal anecdotes, and just enough “hoo-ha” talk to keep it real.

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March 24, 2025 24 mins

Positivity in life AND dog training. Along with doctor update and thoughts on it.

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March 9, 2025 36 mins

How to keep your dog safe at the veterinarian office.

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Nail trims, medications, grooming - it can be so much easier once you and your dog have a relationship based on trust and cooperation. Here is how to get it.

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February 9, 2025 45 mins

Our puppies are heading home - clickers charged and ready to learn! Here is some key info on starting your puppies training right.

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January 26, 2025 44 mins

Client calls and our advice

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January 19, 2025 30 mins

A listener asked about washing/retiring their service dog who has been in training for a year, due to lack of enthusiasm for the job. Here is my response.

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January 12, 2025 39 mins

While NePoPo has its benefits, it is not THE technique (protocol?) that is best for service dogs. Here is some information what we have discovered along the way.

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January 5, 2025 75 mins

Goal setting for 2025 and tangents (of course) with Holly and Angus

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December 29, 2024 33 mins

Jamie, Bert & I attended the annual APDT conference in Riverside, California.

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