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READ FIRST
We take the Training of Service Dogs as well as the Instruction and Coaching of their Handlers very seriously. We have high standards for ourselves. Still, we are only half of the… Read more
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Pepper – Service Dog in Training
Pepper is a Labrador Retriever that is in for Custom Training. Here are some videos of her training. Read more
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Creating a Task List
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifies that for a dog to be considered a legal Service Dog, it must be individually tasked trained to mitigate a disability of a… Read more
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Dolly -Mobility Support Dog
Dolly is one of our home-bred pups that is back for Custom Training. One of her most important tasks will be to provide mobility support for her owner who presents… Read more
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Dolly – Task Training
“Press” “Call Help” & “Paws Up” This is Dolly, Service Dog in Training. Here she’s learning a few basic tasks. Opening the “Press Door” button: This can be valuable to… Read more
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Custom Training Client – Dolly
Dolly is a sister to Rock and Riff. She was raised by her owner, and is back with us for Custom Training. Here are some videos of a recent trip… Read more
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Service Dog Task: Scent Discrimination
Riff is a Service Dog In Training. We’re taking the time to teach him the basics of scent discrimination to add to his potential to partner with a person who… Read more
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“Riff” In Training
MOUNTING CHALLENGING SURFACES REFRAIN FROM TRIGGERING ON THE HANDLER’S MOVEMENTS RIDING A MOVING CART Asking future Service Dogs to perform behaviors that may initially be challenging, fear-inducing or question the… Read more
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Task: “Call For Help” Devices
In my last post I showed Service-Dogs-In-Training, Riff and Rock, pressing a Recordable Dog Button which was programmed to speak to an Alexa device, to call for help. In this… Read more
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Service Dog Task: “Call for Help!”
In this video you see Riff and Rock learning to press a button which “speaks to an Alexa device. The Recordable Dog Buttons are becoming quite common for folks who… Read more
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Preparation for Future Service Dog Handlers
Welcome to the Important Information section of our Committed Canine website. On the main site, you’ll find a few pages which describe who we are and the amazing services that we offer to folks who are interested in partnering with a well trained Service Dog. In this section, you will find supporting information and articles that will guide you as you prepare to enroll your dog in one of our Service Dog training programs.
Some Topics are critical to read before moving forward with enrolling in one of our programs:
- Requirements of the Handler
- Requirement of and the Dog
- How to find the right dog
If you aspire to partner with a Service Dog, please take the time to read the articles in this section. If the information supports your decision, then we encourage you to submit an application and begin the journey! We are here to help you succeed.
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