Service Dog Training Guide: A Step-by-Step Training Program for You and Your Dog

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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.

From the Publisher

Professional dog trainer and dog behavior specialist Jennifer Hack shows you:

Service Dog Basics

Learn about the different kinds of service dogs, assistance dogs, support dogs, and companion dogs, and what kinds of training, responsibilities, and certifications they require.

Step-By-Step Training

You don’t need to be a professional dog trainer to use this book. It breaks down tricks and tasks into clear, manageable instructions that anyone can follow.

A Multipath Approach

Included questions and assessments will help you determine whether your dog is best suited for medical, mobility, or psychiatric assistance. Once you know your dog’s natural strengths, this book offers different training paths to choose from for best results.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Callisto
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 16, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 166 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1646119894
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1646119899
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #7,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #10 in Dog Training (Books)
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