Service Dog Success - with Victoria Warfel
By Victoria Warfel
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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, along with the head trainer for Heart & Soul Dog Training.
Due to her unique experience as a service dog owner, as well as a professional dog trainer and professional service dog trainer for close to 20 years, Victoria understands what all is involved in training a service dog from puppy to working partner.
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Sephoria & travel with your service dog
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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Health Testing
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Is a Service Dog right for you?
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Why Beauty? How does it tie in to service dogs?
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Goals & planning for 2026
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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response to an email
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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Service Dog OR Service Dog In Training?
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Service Dog Breeds (and why Goldens are the best)
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Travel to North Carolina with 4 Service Dogs
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Prep your Service Dog for Theme Parks
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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What you NEED to know about puppies!
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Halloween Safety with your Service Dog
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Dream Dogz to Heart & Soul to Hope Service Dogs
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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Summer 2025 update
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Mistakes owners make with their service dog
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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Tasks we do NOT like for service dogs
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Friendships (& Service Dogs)
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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How to be a Psychiatric Service Dog Trainer
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Gear Fear?
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May 25, 2025 |
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How long does it take to train a service dog?
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May 04, 2025 |
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Service Dog FRAUD - LIARS!
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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Puppy Training & End Goals
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Socialization Mistakes
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Can Service Dogs Still Be Dogs?
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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Let’s Talk About Sex (and Spay/Neuter): Demystifying Dog Reproduction
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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Positivity & Thick Blood
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Safety at your VET office
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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Cooperative Care aka how to make handling your dog easier
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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Clickers & Puppy Training
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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Client Calls & Advice
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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Listener Q & My A
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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NePoPo and other training techniques
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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Goal Setting 2025
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Jan 05, 2025 |
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APDT Conference 2024 recap
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Dec 29, 2024 |
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Holidays & Family Visits
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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Service Dog at Disneyland & Disney's California Adventure
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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Service Dog in LA, Marina del Ray and Venice Beach
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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Service Dog at Universal Studios Hollywood
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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FL to CA, traveling with your service dog
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Hurricane Milton
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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Sephoria 2024
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Service Dogs at Georgia Aquarium
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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Road Tripping with your Service Dog
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Oct 27, 2024 |
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Q&A time!
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Sephoria 2023
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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Conformation showing - breeding prospects and service dogs
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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My Dysautonomia Journey
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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Strong Tasks for your Service Dog
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Tools, Toys & Gear
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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Luring vs Collar
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Dyeing Your Service Dog?
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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First Outings for Your Service Dog In Training
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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FAQ - Flying with Your Service Dog
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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Viral TikTok Video - the 2 questions and so much more
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Aug 03, 2024 |
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Expectation VS Reality
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Jun 16, 2024 |
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Dysautonomia at Disney - passing out at Florida theme parks
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Jun 09, 2024 |
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Intro to Mobility Service Dog Training
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May 26, 2024 |
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What to look for in a service dog breeder
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May 12, 2024 |
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Beach Trip with Service Dogs
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Fred’s Go Home, days 3-5
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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Fred’s Go Home - Day 2 - service dog 1 year old program
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Fred’s Go Home - Day 1 - what a go-home session looks like
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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When to Spay/Neuter Your Service Dog
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Holiday Travel with your Service Dog
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Mar 31, 2024 |
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Realistic Expectations for your Service Dog
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Scent-Based Service Dog Task Training
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Whelping Set Up & Puppy Delivery Supply Cart
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Burn Outs & Wash Outs
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Health Testing - what does a service dog *really* need?
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Sep 03, 2023 |
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Dogs Before Service Dogs
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Can I get a service dog for anxiety? What tasks and breed considerations to keep in mind.
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Rant About Washington DC
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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Service Dog Adventure, AKA how to do your first SDIT outing
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Jul 16, 2023 |
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When Are Your Ready For A Service Dog?
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Jul 09, 2023 |
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3 D’s of Dog Training - Distance, Distraction, Duration
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Jul 02, 2023 |
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The 3 - now 4 - C’s of Dog Training
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Level UP Your Training with the Pillars Of Perfection
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Whelping & The First Few Days
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Ethical (Service) Dog Breeding
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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Travel with your Service Dog
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Starting Public Access with your Service Dog
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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How To Start Your Service Puppy
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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Dysautonomia Service Dogs, Scent Alerts & Task Training
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Foundation Skills for Service Dog Tasks
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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What TASKS Do You Need (For Your Service Dog)?
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Jun 18, 2022 |
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Is A Service Dog Right For You?
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Breeding & Health Testing
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Puppies, Socialization and updates
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Jun 27, 2021 |
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Accessability Travel
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May 10, 2021 |
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Flying with your SD & Posh Poodle Pup-date
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Apr 07, 2021 |
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Movement Markers workshop with Maryna Ozuna
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Foundations to set your service puppy up for success
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Tasks - ones we love, ones we don’t
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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Washing out or retiring your Service Dog
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Feb 07, 2021 |
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How disabled must you be for a service dog?
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Dec 25, 2020 |
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How to Train Your Puppy (what to focus on in the beginning)
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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Environment Exposure, Socialization, Your Puppy & A Global Pandemic
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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After our NePoPo® Service Dog School with Victoria Warfel.... on the way to Universal Studios
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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Certification in Dog Training
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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Prepping for our NePoPo® Service Dog School - with Victoria Warfel, Guardian Homes, Breeds and more
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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Fluffy, Universal & SeaWorld, Genetics and why it matters
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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E-Collar on Service Dogs?!?!
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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I'm back!
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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Dysautomomia, Ehler-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), MCAS Service Dog - Tasks To Train
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Aug 19, 2020 |
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Disney World with Service Dogs during COVID
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Aug 11, 2020 |
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Our BIG Announcement!
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Aug 05, 2020 |
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How to do Universal Studios during COVID with Service Dogs in Training
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Jul 29, 2020 |
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Announcements & More
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Jul 22, 2020 |
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NePoPo® Gold School recap
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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Good Foundations
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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Socializing Your Puppy/Dog During COVID
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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Your NEW Puppy! (Now What?!)
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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Pup-Date, Temperament Testing & placing puppies
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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Working board & train service dogs
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Jun 10, 2020 |
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4 week old pup-date & what to look for in a breeder (for service dog or companion dog)
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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2020-05-26 Webinar - A little of this, a little of that
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May 27, 2020 |
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Puppy Webinar
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May 21, 2020 |
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Pup-date & equipment
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May 13, 2020 |
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PUPPIES are here!
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May 06, 2020 |
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What to look for in a breeder & Golden Retriever puppies are coming
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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How to use Chameleon 3, Micro, Chameleon Extender, TT4FK, CTT, and Finger kick from Martin Systems
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Apr 24, 2020 |
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Virtual Group Class 2020-04-18
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Apr 24, 2020 |
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Psychiatric Service Dogs (PTSD, Anxiety...)
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Apr 01, 2020 |
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NePoPo® Silver School (my third time), Covid-19 & Service Dogs
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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Reproduction - should your SD remain intact or be neutered?
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Mar 11, 2020 |
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The BOX - what it's for, how to tech it, why it's important for ALL service dogs
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Mar 06, 2020 |
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After Service Dog Training School
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Feb 26, 2020 |
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Updates & Preparing for Service Dog Training School
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Feb 26, 2020 |
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Service Dog size, temperament, breed & more
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Feb 12, 2020 |
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Diabetic & Medical Alert Dog Training For Your Service Dog
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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How to Train a Small Dog (for pet or service work)
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Jan 29, 2020 |
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You Have A DISABILITY! Now What?
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Jan 22, 2020 |
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Public Access Test, Apprentice Program, and expanding our Group Training
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Jan 15, 2020 |
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Exciting announcement & changing things up!
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Jan 08, 2020 |
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Goals & Goal Setting for 2020, EDS, and stay organized with a Bullet Journal
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Jan 01, 2020 |
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How To Research Potentials - Or -Service Dog Health Checks & Why It's Imperative
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Dec 19, 2019 |
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The Fallacy and Fallout of Positive Reinforcement Only Training
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Dec 11, 2019 |
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Service Dog Access Issues - What to do when you are yelled at and treated like a criminal
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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How To Choose The Right Trainer with Kaycee, Anna, and Megan from Infinity K-9 Training
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Nov 27, 2019 |
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NePoPo® Silver School recap
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Nov 21, 2019 |
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Supercharge Your Dog's Kibble with Lauren Turner
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Nov 06, 2019 |
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Wheelchairs & Jango's first Disney trip
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Oct 30, 2019 |
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Vocab, terminology, consistency
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Oct 23, 2019 |
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Talking with Deb on the PAWS Bill, Fakers vs Bad-behavior, and so much more
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Oct 16, 2019 |
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Maryna Ozuna workshop & my apologies for being wrong
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Oct 09, 2019 |
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Laws, Certifications, & Registrations, oh my!
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Oct 02, 2019 |
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Puppy temperament testing with Tracy Adkins - how to choose the BEST service puppy
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Sep 26, 2019 |
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My Dysautonomia health journey, finding a new doctor, IACP conference notes, and mobility harnesses
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Sep 18, 2019 |
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Traveling with your service dog (during IACP conference)
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Sep 16, 2019 |
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Wheelchairs, Hurricanes & IACP
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Sep 04, 2019 |
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John Stephan & I discuss how LASERwrap® therapy can help your dog be healthier
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Aug 28, 2019 |
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Service Dog harassment at Universal Studios
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Aug 26, 2019 |
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Jaqueline Barbieri and I discuss service dogs, temperament testing, NePoPo®, and more
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Aug 21, 2019 |
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Service Dog Certifications & Fakers
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Aug 14, 2019 |
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2019-08-06 Gluten Alert Dog Training & Our 4-Day School
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Aug 07, 2019 |
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Service Dog Rant - dog videos, annoyances, and not making things harder on yourself
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Jul 31, 2019 |
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2019-07-24 Service Dog Q&A - when to retire, bringing home new dog, family life & more
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Jul 24, 2019 |
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Q&A - engagement vs socialization, OFA vs PennHip, doctor notes & more
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Jul 17, 2019 |
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Jango - 19 week old SDIT - myelin, aggression, and sleeping out of crate
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Jul 10, 2019 |
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Jango - 18 week old SDIT - Sea World, Nose Work, where to find a SD candidate, when your dog doesn't like...
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Jul 04, 2019 |
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Jango - 17 week old SDIT - ComicCon, Candy at Universal, NePoPo
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Jun 27, 2019 |
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Jango - 16 week old SDIT - socialization, outing and more
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Jun 19, 2019 |
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Jango - 15 weeks old - easy week
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Jun 13, 2019 |
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Jango - 14 weeks old - home from NePoPo Gold School
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Jun 07, 2019 |
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Jango - 13 weeks old - first flight, for NePoPo Gold School
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Jun 05, 2019 |
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Jango - 12 weeks old - car rides, vet visit, e-collars
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May 22, 2019 |
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Jango - 11 weeks old - first Universal trip
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May 15, 2019 |
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Jango - 10 weeks old - Starting a Service Puppy
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May 08, 2019 |
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Starting a Service Puppy - how to raise him right - choosing the breeder, puppy, and week 1 with us
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May 01, 2019 |
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Service Dog Q&A
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Apr 25, 2019 |
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Training tools to use with your service (or pet) dog
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Apr 17, 2019 |
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Evaluations & Testing for Service Dogs
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Apr 10, 2019 |
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What breed and dog for you?
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Apr 03, 2019 |
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Dog Training Q&A Webinar
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Mar 27, 2019 |
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Using a Wheelchair & More
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Mar 20, 2019 |
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How to keep your dog in tip top shape, so they are happier, healthier, work longer and live longer
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Mar 13, 2019 |
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NePoPo Silver School
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Mar 07, 2019 |
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Your service dog is in heat, now what? How much free help? Being positive.
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Feb 20, 2019 |
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Your Ideal Dog Training Session (plus Food & Feeding)
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Feb 13, 2019 |
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Building Food Drive & Starting Heel
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Feb 06, 2019 |
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Service Dogs: Disney vs Universal Studios
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Jan 30, 2019 |
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How the story you tell shapes your world (and your dogs)
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Jan 23, 2019 |
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LAZY training - how to train your dog when you don't have the time (clicker training)
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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How To Start Your Service Puppy/Service Dog Candidate Right
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Jan 08, 2019 |
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Goals & Goal Setting for 2019
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Jan 02, 2019 |
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Choosing your new puppy or dog - what to look for
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Dec 19, 2018 |
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Set your dog up for success, surviving the holidays
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Dec 12, 2018 |
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FEAR periods in your dog and what you can do about it
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Dec 05, 2018 |
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Service Dogs at Epcot, Disney World
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Nov 29, 2018 |
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Service Dog Q&A - Webinar 2018-11-20
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Nov 21, 2018 |
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All About Dog Nutrition
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Nov 14, 2018 |
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Service Dog Q&A - Webinar 2018-11-06
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Nov 07, 2018 |
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Service Dog Q&A - Webinar 2018-10-30
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Oct 31, 2018 |
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Service Dog Q&A - Webinar 2018-10-23
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Oct 26, 2018 |
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Service Dog Q&A - Webinar 2018-10-16
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Oct 17, 2018 |
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Service Dog Q&A - Webinar 2018-10-09
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Oct 10, 2018 |
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Service Dog Q&A - Webinar 2018-10-02
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Oct 03, 2018 |
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IACP Chat With Mark McCabe On Training Between The Ears
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Sep 23, 2018 |
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IACP Chat With Suzanne Hantke On Service Dogs & Training
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Sep 19, 2018 |
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Public Access Test For Service Dogs
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Sep 12, 2018 |
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Service Dog Q&A - Webinar 2018-09-11
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Sep 12, 2018 |
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How To Be A Professional Dog Trainer - Webinar 2018-09-05
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Sep 05, 2018 |
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5 Best Tips For Starting Your Service Puppy
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Sep 05, 2018 |
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Webinar 2018-08-28
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Aug 29, 2018 |
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How To Quickly Potty Train Your Puppy
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Aug 28, 2018 |
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Webinar 2018-08-21
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Aug 28, 2018 |
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3 Important Considerations Before Getting Your Service Dog
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Aug 23, 2018 |
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Certification For Your Service Dog
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Aug 08, 2018 |
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Service Dog Fitness, Interview with Dr Erica Boling
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Jul 30, 2018 |
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Webinar 2018-07-24
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Jul 26, 2018 |
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5 Secrets of Service Dog Training
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Jul 26, 2018 |
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Back Up Service Dog
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Jul 19, 2018 |
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Webinar 2018-07-17
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Jul 18, 2018 |
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Webinar 2018-07-11
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Jul 11, 2018 |
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Your Training Binder & Lifeline For Your Service Dog
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Jul 10, 2018 |
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Webinar 2018-07-03
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Jul 04, 2018 |
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Service Dog Fundraising Ideas
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Jul 03, 2018 |
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Webinar 2018-06-26
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Jun 27, 2018 |
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Dining Out With Your Service Dog
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Jun 26, 2018 |
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Dog Parks & Service Dogs
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Jun 23, 2018 |
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Webinar 2018-06-19
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Jun 21, 2018 |
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Disney With Your Service Dog
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Jun 19, 2018 |
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Access Issues With Your Service Dog
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Jun 14, 2018 |
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How To Travel With Your Service Dog
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Jun 05, 2018 |
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Service Puppy To Service Dog In Training Evaluation
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May 30, 2018 |
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What To Look For In A Service Dog Trainer
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May 23, 2018 |
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How To Start Training Your Service Dog
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May 16, 2018 |
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Can Your Service Dog Visit With People While Working?
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May 09, 2018 |
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Where To Start Training Your Service Dog
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May 02, 2018 |
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When To Start Training Your Service Dog
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Apr 25, 2018 |
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Working Service Dogs In The Hot Weather
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Apr 21, 2018 |
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How To Choose A Service Dog Candidate
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Apr 15, 2018 |
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Is A Service Dog Right For You?
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Apr 14, 2018 |
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What Is A Service Dog?
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Apr 14, 2018 |