Service dog training guide : a step-by-step training program for you and your dog / Jennifer Hack.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2020]Description: xii, 149 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781646119899
- 1646119894
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Master service dog training at home with this easy step-by-step guide
Service dogs are life-changing for people with a range of physical and mental disabilities. But getting one can be complicated and expensive. The Service Dog Training Guide offers you an easy, step-by-step program for you and your dog to follow at home.
Bone up on everything from basic exercises to essential service dog tasks that will guide you and your dog on the best training path. You'll also find an overview of different types of service and support dogs, breeds, and equipment for training. The step-by-step instructions will help you teach your dog everything from retrieving items to reminding someone to take medication.
The Service Dog Training Guide includes:
A multi-path approach --Weigh crucial factors to determine which type of service dog tasks--psychiatric, medical, or mobility assistance--your dog is best suited for. Easy-to-follow --All exercises are broken down into clear and complete step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips to help general readers train their own service dog. The power of positive reinforcement --Learn to communicate effectively with your dog by motivating them to learn faster with praise and rewards.Make a difference in someone's life with this practical approach to training your own service dog.
Includes index.
Identifying and understanding service dogs -- Rules and training for your service dog -- General service dog tasks -- Psychiatric and medical assistance tasks -- Mobility support tasks -- How to get your service dog certified
Master service dog training at home with this easy step-by-step guide. Service dogs are life-changing for people with a range of physical and mental disabilities. But getting one can be complicated and expensive. The Service Dog Training Guide offers you an easy, step-by-step program for you and your dog to follow at home. Bone up on everything from basic exercises to essential service dog tasks that will guide you and your dog on the best training path. You'll also find an overview of different types of service and support dogs, breeds, and equipment for training. The step-by-step instructions will help you teach your dog everything from retrieving items to reminding someone to take medication. The Service Dog Training Guide includes: A multi-path approach--Weigh crucial factors to determine which type of service dog tasks--psychiatric, medical, or mobility assistance--your dog is best suited for. Easy-to-follow--All exercises are broken down into clear and complete step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips to help general readers train their own service dog. The power of positive reinforcement--Learn to communicate effectively with your dog by motivating them to learn faster with praise and rewards. Make a difference in someone's life with this practical approach to training your own service dog. --Back cover.