Palmer will do a lot of activities once she goes to her kiddo with autism, so it's helpful to make sure she's comfortable on a lot of unusual services!

These service dogs in training work hard and have to meet lots of standards, but they need time off, too! 

We strive to keep service dog training fun. Here we are working on different surfaces to walk on.   Continue reading

One of our favorite shots of these service dogs in training as they work with different surfaces and get used to the idea that they can always trust their trainers and handlers to make new experiences positive. 

Dog handlers also need to know about how dog arousal looks different than when people get excited.    

Fluffy Lexi looks a lot smaller when she’s wet! We’ve trained her with positive associations to enjoy going into the specialized dog-washing tub. She doesn’t love baths, but she will now go into the tub willingly, and stay there, with no leashes or use of force. #positivereinforcement  

I love how attentive this service dog-in-training is! This attentiveness and connection is one reason why you should never pet a service dog.  

After another great weekend of training, Lexi and her girl say goodbye at the airport. They’ll train together more next month!