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
What to do if your service dog does NOT like their gear?
And what is the difference between SD, ESA, Therapy dog?
Regarding people who try to "beat the system"
What you do with your puppy depends on what you want when your puppy is grown.
The main socialization mistakes we see.
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
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.
To read the blog post related to t...
Positivity in life AND dog training. Along with doctor update and thoughts on it.
How to keep your dog safe at the veterinarian office.
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.
Our puppies are heading home - clickers charged and ready to learn! Here is some key info on starting your puppies training right.
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.
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.
Goal setting for 2025 and tangents (of course) with Holly and Angus
Jamie, Bert & I attended the annual APDT conference in Riverside, California.
Do you bring your service dog along?
We spent two days at Downtown Disney, along with a day at Disneyland and at Disney's California Adventure.
We were in LA for just a couple days. After Universal Studios, we went to Marina del Ray for breakfast, then walked (rolled) to Venice Beach.
Jamie and I (and Bert) did the VIP experience at Universal Studios in Hollywood.
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