I’m so glad I have done this and the genetics thing is real my new service dog prospect has service dog parents and almost the whole litter are service dog prospects. I’m glade to say at 20 days old she already knows her name and loves her name I see her one or two times a week and she knows me.
I started out training dogs at a very young age. I learned the basic process by watching a dog o evidence class every week then participated in the class with my dog. I then trained neighbors and friends dogs using what I learned. I then worked with a circus dog trainer and then with a bird dog trainer. When I was in the Army I was a Scout Dog handler and in Germany I hung out at a Schutzhund club. When I started college I started Mt own business training dogs and I kind of retired from that business after 45+ years of obedience, protection, and service dog training. I still train search and rescue and carting dogs as a hobby. Total time Noa is about 65 years....still loving every minute of it.
I will be owner training! I’m so so excited to train and learn with my prospect! I’m going to be scheduling obedience classes for extra help, and definitely start socialization early. Ive been struggling for about two-four years. I was told I needed to try other options before a dog but as my conditions get worse and I’m in the ER every other week and out of other options, I’m incredibly ready to give a service dog a go. I’m absolutely determined.
Look at training classes at your local Petco or Petsmart. That is what I did with Freja when she was four months old. I put her in a group class at my local Petco. Freas had three training classes at Petco. Puppy two to adult two. The best way to socialize your dog is to take them out on walks. I am trying to get more play dates for Freja, so she can socialize better when she is off duty. I believe it’s important to teach your service dog on and off duty as well. They should have time to be a dog. We’re asking our service dogs to do a very difficult job. good luck with your training and if you need any resources, I can help you. I am training Freja to be an autism spectrum disorder /Asperger’s syndrome, assistance, dog. Try to get your dog around friends who have dogs,so you could see how they socialize. I am grateful for Freja every day of my life. I would do a lot more research on service dogs and prepare yourself for what you are about to get into. I wish I was better prepared when I brought Freja home at 4 months old. Good luck! Make sure you take care of yourself!
This was such a great video. I'm in the process of researching everything and learning about training. I already know I'll require a larger breed for service work, and am planning to work with an experienced trainer through the whole process.
Hi Miraj - that's awesome! As you get closer, also check out my Patreon or my service dog 101 consult if you have additional, more specific questions about service dog work. patreon.com/doggyu Good luck on your journey!
When I adopted my last puppy I found out quickly there weren't many socialization class spots available! Fortunately I was a dog walker at the time and was able to take her to work with me in a backpack so she was exposed to traffic, garbage trucks, livestock, hordes of children, and even a mountain lion once, but despite all that she has a "jumpy" temperament and is constantly alert for threats even when apparently calm. I wish I'd understood the importance of genetics before choosing her as my service dog prospect -- thanks to your video I'll do better next time!
I've been learning and actually trained my English mastiff for general obedience from me being a young age and actually love the idea for the challenge of training a service dog for my needs as a diabetic, I've been researching a lot into it and the more and more I look into it the more and more I love the challenge of it, specifically my research has led me to golden retrievers are very good at detecting glucose issues before they get too out of hand and are typically easier than some breeds to train supposedly
Well-bred goldens and labs can be ideal service dog candidates. Here's an explanation that might help with selecting a dog and breeder for your next service dog: www.doggyu.com/2022/05/19/how-to-choose-a-service-dog-breeder/ I also recommend the Super Sniffers program for learning how to train a diabetic alert dog. Thanks for watching! Happy Training!
Wow! This is so helpful. I worked in a service dog kennel for three years and did volunteer training with the dogs as well in class and independently in public. I used this experience to train my own service dog for medical response. She did great but after five years she developed incontinence. She never had an accident in public thankfully but I decided to retire her. I became down about this and had to adapt to going out in public alone again. The good news is I am getting a puppy tomorrow! I will have to see how he does in a real world setting but I am hopeful.
Hi Rachel! Congrats on your new puppy! Definitely check out this video on first week home with your service dog pup: th-cam.com/video/G8AjPkj9CxA/w-d-xo.html
My service dog Freja was $2500. I know that getting your own service dog can cost up to $20,000. I ended up getting Freja from a small breeder. I started owner training Freja when she was four months old.
My breeder gave me the paperwork through an AKC folder. I have the certificates of the parents. Even though my breeder is not a big breeder, she is a reputable breeder because she cares about her puppies. She is a single mom that breeds golden retrievers and has had many puppies go through service dog work and therapy work. She has had a lot of puppies go through the AKC canine citizen test. Freja is very smart. Her experience level is 10 years.
As a 13 year old service dog handler I got a puppy and he's a mutt and has a broken jaw and 1 eye but tha dies not matter for his tasks as soon as I got him I socialized him and started training the basics and now he's a great service dog.
So, I’ve been huge on dog training etc. for so many years. But already have my puppy and have started her foundation/basic obedience training for her. I am handler training her for psychiatric service dog. I am currently unemployed and she’s currently my whole life. I’m afraid of all the judgement, I got torn apart in a Facebook group but I’m dedicated to my girl and even just working with her consistently has been helping part of my day to day struggle.
Facebook groups can be rough. I recommend you steer clear and find a trainer to follow and learn from. Donna Hill has some great programs and so does My Service Dog and Me
Do not give up on your dog! It is a wonderful thing to have a service dog to help you. I have the same situation with my Asperger syndrome assistance dog when I go in public, you cannot expect everybody to understand why you have a dog with you because the service dog community has not been represented properly. Freja is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Freja is also a psychiatric service dog for anxiety as well as autism spectrum disorder. Just enjoy this time with your dog. Our special journey. We are asking our dogs to do a very difficult job.
Thanks for these brilliant tips! Im at the start of my journey, so knowing to get all this stuff organised first is great. Id love to see a video on things like warning signs your dog needs a break, or practicalities for when you're unwell and need to occupy your dog when you need to rest more than usual
Hi Ceri! Welcome! If you're brand new, I highly recommend you check out my Service Dog 101 course, which is packed with information for those just starting out on their journey. It was just released last month and you can find it here: courses.doggyu.com/p/service-dog-101 I have a lot of videos on keeping your dog occupied when you're unwell. Here's a link to my whole library of videos that might be helpful. Go to the "public videos" tab and check out the list of food puzzle games for ideas: tinyurl.com/doggyu-community I'll keep the stress signs video in mind and add it to the list! Happy Training and welcome to the DOGGY•U Community!
I've been binge watching your videos for the past few days, and its been so helpful! I was recently informed by my therapist that I qualify for a PSD due to stress induced seizures amongst other issues. I want to be the best I can be so my dog can be the best they can be, and I want to make sure I'm educated fully before even reaching out about it. I really appreciate the content you make, and it's made this journey so much easier and very exciting! Thank you for being you :)
Laura Freja grew up with a lot of animals,and her breeder was very hands-on in her beginning foundation training. I had to redo all the training since Freja was in my house. You have to make sure that the training is maintained in a new situation with getting an actual fully trained service dog. I put Freja in group classes when she was five months old at Petco. I recommend a gentle lead on during the training sessions. I use a gentle lead when I do my public access training. The one thing I wish I could have done differently was been better prepared. Freja is doing beautifully in her training. I am so happy and proud of Freja. I am very involved in her care and training. Freja has started to learn how to swim.
This video was so helpful to my learning journey!! I feel like its very true about not being able to stress these things enough. Take the extra time. Save the extra money. Do the extra learning. Its worth it !!
@@izzytheplantwitch that is definitely a hard part. I'll be making a video on finding a trainer eventually but finding a good fit can definitely be a challenge!
That's awesome! Being prepared is your best bet so it's great that you're starting now! Also, the dog you get is the greatest predictor of success, so it's in your best interest to get a trainer on board now to help you pick your prospect (breed, age, etc) and even the puppy within the litter if you're going with a puppy. Check out my whole service dog training playlist for lots of info and make sure you subscribe as I'll have lots of SD content in the new year. Check out my patreon at patreon.com/doggyu if you have questions or sign up for a service dog 101 consult on doggyu.com if you want a more tailored intro to service dogs experience and have some questions you'd like answered. Happy training!
Thanks so much Midnight! Glad the videos are helpful! If you need extra support check out the DoggyU Community at Patreon.com/DoggyU and stay tuned for a new service dog video every month in 2023!
I don’t have much money. I’m a teenager who is about to graduate and my last resort is a service dog. I also live in a no pets allowed apartment. However my moms dog had puppies and it going to try my best to train the dog and hope that it works out. I can’t pay anyone for classes or to seek a professional so it’s all up to me. I’ve never had a dog of my own but I know a lot. I’m going to research as much as possible regarding training and how to care for a dog because it’s truly my last resort to help. Doesn’t help that I barely make 800 a month, but I’m confident that with this knowledge I can do it
There are a lot of free resources on youtube. Besides my training videos, Donna Hill also has a wonderful service dog channel. There's also many great dog training books at the library. You can check out a few of my recommendations here: amzn.to/41Ta4z2
Hi Bo! So glad you have a professional on board to help you navigate the process. Service dog training is challenging and time intensive, and a qualified professional can really help in the process! Be sure to subscribe for new training videos, and check out the patreon page at Patreon.com/doggyu for additional videos, live Q&A etc. for just $3 a month! Also, I noticed that you said a "couple week old" GSP. Make sure your breeder keeps it with the litter for a minimum of 8 weeks of age. Ideally your breeder is also using ENS and Puppy Culture or similar raising strategies to give your puppy the best chance possible as an SDiT. Happy Training!
Yes yes to the training the dog you have first! Especially if that dog will be living with your service dog. I have a pet dog at home that is not a good service prospect, but absolutely can improve! I am trying to get her CGC certified before getting my service dog, partially for her and partially because I don't want to have to worry about her backtracking my service dog's training ^^
So true! That is always my first recommendation. Having a well-trained adult mentor dog in the house can be so helpful, even if they aren't the right fit for service dog work. Happy Training!
I love listening to these kinds of videos cause one day I'd love to have a dog and it may end up being my service dog. Also were all the dog puns on purpose? Lol I loved that
i keep trying to fix the reactivity (excitement not aggression, I dont know enough about training to fix aggression yet) my mom's dog has but my mom thinks its "funny" when she barks at people and gets obsessive over her toys so she keeps undoing the work (My mom works from home, I dont, so my mom gets more time with her, and always says its "too hard" to train her)
I know it can be challenging! I am not actually taking new clients (these videos take too much time to make LOL!). I recommend checking out potential online sources as so much can be done with online coaching, as well as Atlas Assistance Dogs.
I started thinking about owner raining a guide dog at age 18 (I have just slightly too much sight and was thus not taught the "correct" O&M ti get a trained ove), finally started looking for a prospect in mud 2019 and got my boy early February 2020. We are due to graduate before the end of match 2023... Covid has delayed us a bit!
Hi Shana! So glad you found it helpful! Be sure to check out my service dog training playlist for lots of helpful service dog training videos! Happy Training!
I am in the process of looking into getting my prospect with the help of a service dog trainer’s help thank you for this video because it is very helpful.
Hi Erin! I'm so glad you found it helpful! I also have this resource that you might find useful on my blog on picking a service dog prospect: www.doggyu.com/2022/05/19/how-to-choose-a-service-dog-breeder/
I’ve been doing moderate research for a couple years, and intense studying for the last several months. I moved in with my partner a year and a half ago and she has a 12 yo chihuahua that never got any real training other than learning a few ‘party tricks’. I’ve been working with him since we live together, but the down side is he’s maybe 8 inches tall so rewarding is a challenge. And also, he has no teeth and only eats one meal a day (in the evening) so i can’t use his meals as training opportunities. Any advice??
It's awesome that you're working with the dog you have to learn more about training! Ideas: Elevate him onto an ottoman or similar so that it's easier for you to reward behavior for more stationary behaviors like sit, down, stand, spin, etc, or use peanut butter on a spoon for non stationary behaviors so you don't have to bend down as much. If you have to stick to training only with the evening meal, than just train once a day. If possible, get soft options that are easy for him to chew (tiny bits) of something like chicken and practice at a different time of day for a minute or two and subtract that from his evening meal. Hope that helps!
The short answer is that I'm always training. Every interaction with my dog or puppy is a chance to train (or untrain) my dog. But if you're talking about focused training sessions, it's typically 3-6 sessions daily at 3 - 10 minutes per session. So it could be as little as a few minutes a day, up to an hour, broken into small manageable chunks for the puppy.
Made the mistake (ik now) of picking my prospect myself. What are the key signs you want to look for if you did/have to pick the prospect yourself, behavior wise?
Look up temper testing videos! Many people have breakdowns of what tests to do and how they relate to service work--there's a lot of people who can only afford picking their own prospect, so there are resources. Generally you'd want a dog that's food motivated, focused on you, forgiving, eager to please, and quick to recover if startled. There is more, and I'm NOT a professional, I just want to point to a possible research road to go down :)
I would love to train my soul dog and ESA to be a psychiatric service dog. She is a rescue, so she’s had some “undesirable” behaviors. We’ve worked a lot on it, so nowadays it’s only a few scenarios that she barks and we’re about to start working with a force free trainer at my local spca for it. I’m only able to do that because she’s technically my parents dog (though she lives with me) and under their insurance that covers behavioral training when under a behaviorist. Apart from the way she feels about a few things (mainly strangers in our home, or dogs approaching her when she’s on leash. Off leash she’s great, but on leash she’s nervous. She’s not aggressive in any way though) she’s incredibly intelligent and loves to learn new things. Of course we’ll be spending a lot of time going at her pace (especially with public access training) and if it’s clearly causing her anxiety, then I take the L and see what I could do next.
Hi Isabelle! I'm so glad you are loving training your ESA and working to make her more comfortable in her environment. Generally, dogs that are fearful or concerned about strangers or other dogs are not good candidates for service work, but they are great dogs to practice your training skills on while you look for a more appropriate service dog candidate down the line. You can learn so much from working with nervous dogs, while also giving them the best life they can possibly have. Good luck with your training! Best, Laura
Hi new to the channel.... I am starting my journey to have a service animal that is train may be two but.... I am so excited to volunteer.... (That you mentioned) I actually am thankful for the knowledge it's much to learn and I knew that I needed a year or two to actually get my service animal but I am really going forward in my decision for myself I started with talking to my daughters and looking and any & all sources the got me to your videos
Heads up friends, you’ve got no business owner training unless you work very few hours weekly or very flexibley from home. Also make sure you are a person that can be consistent and is not likely to burn out. And can readily handle stress. Make sure you have several thousand saved up for unexpected training help or board and train
Okay, so, my current dog is not a good candidate for my PSD but Iv taught her some of my planed tasks because I want to know how to teach them. Is this a good approach?
Absolutely! This is a great approach! Not only does it help you work through teaching the behaviors you're looking for, but it also gives you help right now for your disability within the home. At home service dogs are so valuable! And the more dogs you teach, (because each dog is an individual) the better you get at teaching all dogs! Really nice work! Keep it up!
Do you ever recommend German Shepards as psychiatric service dogs if they are very well trained? I like the benefit of people being less likely to approach me because of my PTSD and German Shepards being less tempting for people to want to pet, but also heard they are reactive and anxious dogs in general and should have an anxious handler. But I really don’t want a golden that everyone tries to pet and talk to me cause that would stress me out more as well. I’m going to be receiving and training my dog with a professional organization.
So I generally don’t recommend GSDs for psych work because of exactly what you wrote above. They can be anxious, suspicious, and they are noticers. They can take on the feelings of the handler in situations, making them not great for that type of work, generally. But if you’re getting a program-trained dog, they likely have already screened for those issues. Those things would be nearly impossible to assess at 8 weeks if you were owner-training, even with good genetics. It can just be a general characteristic of the breed. All that being said, if you don’t want people interacting with you, i would strongly recommend assessing if a service dog is the right fit for you. I’ve been working GSDs for 13 years and people pet them, talk to them, approach me and tell me about their dog etc. all the time. No breed stops that behavior unfortunately :/
Thank you so much for this video full of great advice! I really, really, REALLY want to get a service dog for my mental health issues. But money is always short and I don't want to be in a situation where I don't KNOW I can provide for the dog if it needs emergency care and things like that... So I don't know when, or even IF, I'll ever be able to get one, which is heartbreaking... Anyways, I'm constantly doing research on what breed to get, how to train the dog, how to prepare us for actual service dog training and so on. I think the best fit for me and my situation would be a young adult dog who is clear to start proper training, but then again, how often do dogs like that need a new home..? Almost never! We have two golden retrievers in the family already, amazing dogs and it's mostly because of them I've come to realize how much help I get from dogs. And they're not trained at all to help, and obviously are not allowed to come with me to a lot of places, so I can only imagine how much more an actual service dog could do! Unfortunately our boys are getting a little older (one is 11 and the other is soon turning 9) so I can't really try making one of them a service dog. We do a lot of training though! And sometimes I bring one of them with me to a new place, just to train them in new situations and mostly for me to challenge my anxiety around that. I would never be able to do so on my own, but with a furry companion, yes. What I'm thinking though is IF the opportunity would rise and I COULD get a service dog prospect, would it be unfair to the dogs we have? The new one would of course have to come with me a lot more than they're allowed to do, would they feel left out? Would the oldest feel stressed out by a puppy/young adult dog? He absolutely ADORES young puppies, but they're not that little and cute forever and I feel like they may be too much for him? And then there's the question, what breed? I love retrievers, they're the perfect size for me and have that happy, friendly, loving and easy-going attitude that I love in a dog. I feel like golden retrievers really ARE my perfect match, but then again, what if a lab or a flat coated would be an EVEN BETTER fit?! Ugh so many questions! And I understand I probably won't be able to get much of an answer here and that's totally fine and understandable! Just felt good to vent a little!
Hi Maccifyme! It sounds like you're doing a great job thinking about all the considerations that go into a service dog. It is important to think about how the other dogs in the house will jive with a new dog, and to give the older dogs lots of space and time to themselves when you bring on a new dog to the house. That being said, most of the time our feelings about the situation are bigger feelings than the dogs feelings (as in, we feel worse about leaving the older dogs, or training with the younger dog more than the older dogs than the dogs actual care). It's always important thought to maintain special times with your senior dogs (taking them on separate walks, or car rides etc.). I think sticking with the breed you really enjoy, especially since they are generally good service dog prospects, makes the most sense, but you could always volunteer at a lab rescue or similar to get a little more experience with labs to see if you like them too. Hope that helps! :)
Hi Sub and Like! I do offer puppy testing review. You can book an SD101 to start and then you would book a coaching session for that service after that. You can check out my services at DoggyU.com Thanks!
I don't recommend non-biddable dogs for service work. It's very important that a service dog be focused and biddable. Getting a prospect that is appropriate for the work is critically important.
Hi I'm starting this summer to Train my second dog as my current boy is now 7 help and tips on how to train one while maintaining the work of the outher and managing 2 bouncy energetic dogs in a tiny studio flat
Hi Fiona! I work very hard and a "place" cue with a high rate of reinforcement so I can send the dog that isn't working to their place while I"m training, and then switch them out. It works well because I only train each dog for a minute or two before switching them so they can take a break. But if you're getting a young puppy, I recommend using a crate and food toy like a Toppl with whatever dog isn't working. It's also a good idea to write out a training plan, or at least have a little chart to make sure each dog is getting the training you're wanting to do.
@@DoggyU thanks I can hear the protests already but my older lad is just going to have to suck it up. We use Sue alsbys training levels. Gives is a good step by step system. For all the foundation work
@@DoggyU we have just had the garden re done ready and I am being more consistent with create time or at least settling him in my room for a few hrs he can open the door that way if I need him to, and I will be reintroducing leaving him home, I was planning on setting up a play pen and changing his feeding an stay area well before New puppy comes home.
I need a professional opinion, I have found a wonderful Aussie breeder and I am thinking of training the Aussie as my psychiatric service dog as I have horrible anxiety, but I need to know if the Aussie would be a good breed. Please can I have an opinion?
I do not generally recommend herding dogs for psychiatric work. You can learn more about why I generally don't recommend herding dogs for this sort of work here: www.patreon.com/posts/why-im-not-dog-88615798
@@DoggyU thank you this was really helpful, I am all about dogs and have one more question: what group would you recommend like sporting, terriers , hounds or etc..
@@Jun1per.f0rest While I can't make recommendations on your situation specifically. generally, get a Labrador. I would recommend a well-bred bench-bred labrador. Check out this video for more info: th-cam.com/video/I_oC3hCRYDQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GgdUu3g_x8noD9me
It's impossible! My dog lived ìn training with me alĺ his life, we were always in training, or untraining something, he was Always up for anything we taught. He was a big black dog, which cut down on the stray petting, didn't help ŵhen we went clothes shopping
Hi, I'm partially disabled. I have muscular Dystrophy. I can walk but need assistance standing up or picking something up from the floor. If I fall I can't get back up. My question is who takes care of the service dog? In summer I would be ok, but with snow and ice in winter I would not be able to take the dog for a walk.
Hi Donald - you would be fully responsible for meeting your service dog's mental and physical exercise needs. That means that in the winter, if you're not able to work and also walk the dog most days, you would need to hire or have a friend help you with physical exercise. There's also a lot of indoor mental exercises you can do with your dog to help tire them out. So, the biggest thing you would want to do is make a plan for how you will meet your dog's needs before embarking on a service dog journey. Happy Training! :)
Im researching into everything I can find about service dogs ( assistance dogs here in the uk) and I think I’ve got a lot down so far. I know I’ll need a large dog to preform certain tasks. I know places nearby I can do training like in a local park space or in social areas. However, I’m not very familiar with any service dog trainers in my area of the uk (Essex, Barking and Dagenham) . I don’t know if you would know any but if you do could you please help and would anyone please give any tips regarding finding a trainer or training myself or anything really. Thanks a lot :)
Hi Gremlin! Unfortunately, I'm not super helpful in this regard as I'm located in the US, but I would check out assistancedogsinternational.org/ for resources :)
I have been doing research for over a year, and want to have a professional assist me, but I am having a very hard time finding one in my area. I'm looking to train for psychological issues, and its these issues that cause doubt that I will choose the right trainer and pup. Do you have any suggestions on how to find a professional service dog trainer in my area?
Hi Sharon! You're totally right to be skeptical. Anyone can call themselves a service dog trainer. The one saving grace right now is that most trainers will have some video of their training (like I do) so you can get an idea of what working with them would be like. That being said, for your first service dog I would check out the Assistance Dog International website first. ADI is the gold standard in service dog accreditation. assistancedogsinternational.org/members/map-of-accredited-members/ Now, they do only accredit programs, and not individual people. For individual trainers, I would check out the Atlas Service Dog program which has trainers all over the country. Finally, I would search locally, and then ask for references, and watch as many videos of the trainer training as possible. Hope that helps!
Hi we have a retriever puppy 13 weeks. My husband will be ultimately her handler. She will be his service animal. Because of his pain on most days is it ok for me to train her at her age? Will that make her want me and only me or listen to me only? Thanks
In an ideal world, your husband should be involved to the extent that he can be involved, especially in feeding and play and light training. If your husband struggles with pain, consider using things like a remote food robot (links below) to help him participate in training without too much physical exertion. They even have clickers for the pet tutor that only require a slight jiggle to be activated. That being said, it's totally okay for you to do a lot of the training. There just might be a transition period as your pup gets older and your husband assumes more of the responsibilities of the dog. Treat and Train: amzn.to/3nb1lZ1 Pet Tutor: smartanimaltraining.com/
What type of alert are you looking to train? I have a ton of resources here on youtube for general service dog training, and if you sign up for my newsletter at DOGGYU.com you'll be notified of new videos, as well as my upcoming service dog 101 course. Hope that helps!
@@jackielamar7260 I don't specialize in migraine alert but I have a client I worked with on this. you can find that video here and a description of her training process at the second link: Migraine Alert: th-cam.com/video/aa71FM3HZ-o/w-d-xo.html Migraine Alert Process: www.patreon.com/posts/migraine-alert-w-78729379
Hi Laura, my name is Darien I messaged you before in the past. My question is do you train Guide Dogs For The public? Also where can I find your pricing for private training and where are you located if you are comfortable putting that here on TH-cam.
Hi Darien - thanks for reaching out! I don't do private guide dog training. I really do believe that most people are best served by acquiring a fully trained dog. And because guide dogs are free in the US, that is the route I suggest. Hiring a trainer for guide work requires work every single day with the dog, which is cost and time prohibitive under most circumstances. As far as where I'm located, I live in CT but travel all over and work with clients mostly online.
@@DoggyU thank you so much for your response. I am possibly interested in getting a shepherd from where you used to train dogs from the only reason I’m not seeing the school is because my dictation may not spell it correctly but I’m not sure if I will meet the requirements.
So, I have a work line german sheeperd. Been working on basic obedience and tricks, but mu dad forbade me to teach the pup to crawl and jump through hoops for fear of the dogs knees and hips. The pup is thin and super agile... is there an age where you can start teaching those two things safely? My dog right now is 5 months
You want to minimize any jumping prior to the dog's growth plates closing which can happen anytime between 9-12 months and can be confirmed by X-Ray. In general, allow the puppy to grow without any jumping higher than the wrist. Hope that helps!
@@DoggyU Thank you SO MUCH! I was very tempted to have him jump a little, nothing too high, but better wait till the year to be on the safer side. Haven't seen too many of your videos, but I really love those I did. 🥰
Hi! QUESTION: If you are training your dog for therapy/service work, are they still allowed access? I would hope so, because how will they get paws on training in situations if they are not allowed, but want to make sure before I get my pup.
Hi Extravagant Eagle! Therapy and service dog work are different jobs for a dog. This video will help outline the differences: th-cam.com/video/kx-LVABNaa8/w-d-xo.html Therapy dogs do not have public access rights. Service Dogs in Training are not covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are instead governed by state law, so it depends on what state you live in. If you want to talk more about that, check out my service dog 101 program at DoggyU.com to schedule a time to meet! Fully-trained service dogs have public access, but public access is specific to most places, while certain locations can have limited or no access. Welcome to the channel and definitely check out some of my other free videos for more SD info!
Love it! When I was young and I didn't have a dog to train, I trained our cat. And a pig. And my neighbors dog... Start with what you've got. I think you'll really enjoy the "reaching the animal mind" book :)
I’ve been training parrots since I was 13! It requires a lot of the same principles, and a lot of body language understanding. For the record, I would NOT recommend getting a parrot as a pet.
I trained my cat !! He was my ESA, and I just got my dog that i am training to be my service dog :) always a fun and impressive skill to train a cat, good luck !!
That depends on so many things, the first being, what type of tasks/service dog are you looking to train? Do you have german shepherd, herding dog, or service dog training experience? In general, for most people, a well-bred Labrador is the best choice for service work. There's a reason pretty much every accredited service dog school primary uses labs. Highest chance of success. And when you're putting that much time, effort, money, and emotion into an prospect, you want to give yourself the best chance of success.
Hi Mileena - more than the obedience training the dog has, the temperament is really what is critically important in a service dog. They need to be bomb-proof in all situations. If you are interested in training your service dog, I would get with a local positive reinforcement service dog trainer and have her evaluated for her service dog aptitude. :)
Yeah, I’m a brand new trainer with a brand new dog. I’m trying to find a location that I can volunteer and train myself. Lol I need help! Anyone know of a trainer in northwest GA/ Chattanooga area?
Not all of them - but there are definitely people who have reached out happy to have this resource before they've chosen a dog. My goal is to make this information readily available so that those who are doing research can find it :)
Thanks for the video. I am a retired trainer. Videos are great. I am looking to get a dog again, but I will have someone train the dog. I know better with my disability to try to train the dog on my own.
I loved this video but there are no service dog trainers in my area so i had to do it myself with my first one. Hes a German Shepherd and Golden Retriever mix, he was my first dog and he taught me so much. Ive already decided my breed for his successor. And I've done so much research and Im looking at AKC approved breeders.
Even if there's no trainers in the area, the nice thing about the internet is that it's made service dog training with trainers throughout the country more accessible! If you're looking for more help in finding a breeder that meets appropriate criteria, check out this article: www.doggyu.com/post/2022/05/19/how-to-choose-a-service-dog-breeder
@@DoggyU the article was very helpful 🫶 I feel more confident about the breeder I'm looking into after reading it. I'm also planning on saving for my puppy early because I want my current Service Dog to be able to be a role model for the puppy
I've been researching for years to educate myself. Then I looked years for a prospect. Just brought mine home and she's perfect 😄
Congratulations!
I’m so glad I have done this and the genetics thing is real my new service dog prospect has service dog parents and almost the whole litter are service dog prospects. I’m glade to say at 20 days old she already knows her name and loves her name I see her one or two times a week and she knows me.
Update she is doing so good at such a young age so proud of her
I started out training dogs at a very young age. I learned the basic process by watching a dog o evidence class every week then participated in the class with my dog. I then trained neighbors and friends dogs using what I learned. I then worked with a circus dog trainer and then with a bird dog trainer. When I was in the Army I was a Scout Dog handler and in Germany I hung out at a Schutzhund club.
When I started college I started Mt own business training dogs and I kind of retired from that business after 45+ years of obedience, protection, and service dog training. I still train search and rescue and carting dogs as a hobby. Total time Noa is about 65 years....still loving every minute of it.
I will be owner training! I’m so so excited to train and learn with my prospect! I’m going to be scheduling obedience classes for extra help, and definitely start socialization early. Ive been struggling for about two-four years. I was told I needed to try other options before a dog but as my conditions get worse and I’m in the ER every other week and out of other options, I’m incredibly ready to give a service dog a go. I’m absolutely determined.
Look at training classes at your local Petco or Petsmart. That is what I did with Freja when she was four months old. I put her in a group class at my local Petco. Freas had three training classes at Petco. Puppy two to adult two. The best way to socialize your dog is to take them out on walks. I am trying to get more play dates for Freja, so she can socialize better when she is off duty. I believe it’s important to teach your service dog on and off duty as well. They should have time to be a dog. We’re asking our service dogs to do a very difficult job. good luck with your training and if you need any resources, I can help you. I am training Freja to be an autism spectrum disorder /Asperger’s syndrome, assistance, dog. Try to get your dog around friends who have dogs,so you could see how they socialize. I am grateful for Freja every day of my life. I would do a lot more research on service dogs and prepare yourself for what you are about to get into. I wish I was better prepared when I brought Freja home at 4 months old. Good luck! Make sure you take care of yourself!
This was such a great video. I'm in the process of researching everything and learning about training. I already know I'll require a larger breed for service work, and am planning to work with an experienced trainer through the whole process.
Hi Miraj - that's awesome! As you get closer, also check out my Patreon or my service dog 101 consult if you have additional, more specific questions about service dog work. patreon.com/doggyu Good luck on your journey!
When I adopted my last puppy I found out quickly there weren't many socialization class spots available! Fortunately I was a dog walker at the time and was able to take her to work with me in a backpack so she was exposed to traffic, garbage trucks, livestock, hordes of children, and even a mountain lion once, but despite all that she has a "jumpy" temperament and is constantly alert for threats even when apparently calm. I wish I'd understood the importance of genetics before choosing her as my service dog prospect -- thanks to your video I'll do better next time!
It is so challenging when genetics play such a large role in outcomes! Good luck with your pup!
I've been learning and actually trained my English mastiff for general obedience from me being a young age and actually love the idea for the challenge of training a service dog for my needs as a diabetic, I've been researching a lot into it and the more and more I look into it the more and more I love the challenge of it, specifically my research has led me to golden retrievers are very good at detecting glucose issues before they get too out of hand and are typically easier than some breeds to train supposedly
Well-bred goldens and labs can be ideal service dog candidates. Here's an explanation that might help with selecting a dog and breeder for your next service dog: www.doggyu.com/2022/05/19/how-to-choose-a-service-dog-breeder/
I also recommend the Super Sniffers program for learning how to train a diabetic alert dog. Thanks for watching!
Happy Training!
Wow! This is so helpful. I worked in a service dog kennel for three years and did volunteer training with the dogs as well in class and independently in public. I used this experience to train my own service dog for medical response. She did great but after five years she developed incontinence. She never had an accident in public thankfully but I decided to retire her. I became down about this and had to adapt to going out in public alone again. The good news is I am getting a puppy tomorrow! I will have to see how he does in a real world setting but I am hopeful.
Hi Rachel! Congrats on your new puppy! Definitely check out this video on first week home with your service dog pup: th-cam.com/video/G8AjPkj9CxA/w-d-xo.html
@@DoggyU thank you! I will
My service dog Freja was $2500. I know that getting your own service dog can cost up to $20,000. I ended up getting Freja from a small breeder. I started owner training Freja when she was four months old.
My breeder gave me the paperwork through an AKC folder. I have the certificates of the parents. Even though my breeder is not a big breeder, she is a reputable breeder because she cares about her puppies. She is a single mom that breeds golden retrievers and has had many puppies go through service dog work and therapy work. She has had a lot of puppies go through the AKC canine citizen test. Freja is very smart. Her experience level is 10 years.
As a 13 year old service dog handler I got a puppy and he's a mutt and has a broken jaw and 1 eye but tha dies not matter for his tasks as soon as I got him I socialized him and started training the basics and now he's a great service dog.
I am in Canada . Will be doing my own training … I have been watching all I can over the years . Watching a lot of TH-cam
Work with more stubborn, independent dog beforehand and a good prospect will seem like a real breeze in comparison...
So, I’ve been huge on dog training etc. for so many years. But already have my puppy and have started her foundation/basic obedience training for her. I am handler training her for psychiatric service dog. I am currently unemployed and she’s currently my whole life. I’m afraid of all the judgement, I got torn apart in a Facebook group but I’m dedicated to my girl and even just working with her consistently has been helping part of my day to day struggle.
Facebook groups can be rough. I recommend you steer clear and find a trainer to follow and learn from. Donna Hill has some great programs and so does My Service Dog and Me
Do not give up on your dog! It is a wonderful thing to have a service dog to help you. I have the same situation with my Asperger syndrome assistance dog when I go in public, you cannot expect everybody to understand why you have a dog with you because the service dog community has not been represented properly. Freja is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Freja is also a psychiatric service dog for anxiety as well as autism spectrum disorder. Just enjoy this time with your dog. Our special journey. We are asking our dogs to do a very difficult job.
Thanks for these brilliant tips! Im at the start of my journey, so knowing to get all this stuff organised first is great.
Id love to see a video on things like warning signs your dog needs a break, or practicalities for when you're unwell and need to occupy your dog when you need to rest more than usual
Hi Ceri!
Welcome!
If you're brand new, I highly recommend you check out my Service Dog 101 course, which is packed with information for those just starting out on their journey. It was just released last month and you can find it here: courses.doggyu.com/p/service-dog-101
I have a lot of videos on keeping your dog occupied when you're unwell. Here's a link to my whole library of videos that might be helpful. Go to the "public videos" tab and check out the list of food puzzle games for ideas: tinyurl.com/doggyu-community
I'll keep the stress signs video in mind and add it to the list!
Happy Training and welcome to the DOGGY•U Community!
I am a really! Big dog lover and puppy lover forever and ever ❤
I've been binge watching your videos for the past few days, and its been so helpful! I was recently informed by my therapist that I qualify for a PSD due to stress induced seizures amongst other issues. I want to be the best I can be so my dog can be the best they can be, and I want to make sure I'm educated fully before even reaching out about it. I really appreciate the content you make, and it's made this journey so much easier and very exciting! Thank you for being you :)
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment
Laura Freja grew up with a lot of animals,and her breeder was very hands-on in her beginning foundation training. I had to redo all the training since Freja was in my house. You have to make sure that the training is maintained in a new situation with getting an actual fully trained service dog. I put Freja in group classes when she was five months old at Petco. I recommend a gentle lead on during the training sessions. I use a gentle lead when I do my public access training. The one thing I wish I could have done differently was been better prepared. Freja is doing beautifully in her training. I am so happy and proud of Freja. I am very involved in her care and training. Freja has started to learn how to swim.
This video was so helpful to my learning journey!! I feel like its very true about not being able to stress these things enough. Take the extra time. Save the extra money. Do the extra learning. Its worth it !!
My biggest downfall is that my trainer turned out not being what we needed & weve been left to our own devices 😅
@@izzytheplantwitch that is definitely a hard part. I'll be making a video on finding a trainer eventually but finding a good fit can definitely be a challenge!
Thank you so much for this! I'll be getting my prospect in the spring and have been trying to get as much information gathered as possible.
That's awesome! Being prepared is your best bet so it's great that you're starting now! Also, the dog you get is the greatest predictor of success, so it's in your best interest to get a trainer on board now to help you pick your prospect (breed, age, etc) and even the puppy within the litter if you're going with a puppy. Check out my whole service dog training playlist for lots of info and make sure you subscribe as I'll have lots of SD content in the new year. Check out my patreon at patreon.com/doggyu if you have questions or sign up for a service dog 101 consult on doggyu.com if you want a more tailored intro to service dogs experience and have some questions you'd like answered. Happy training!
Love your work! I am considering self training a phyciatric service dog for myself and your videos are such a biggggg help!
Thanks so much Midnight! Glad the videos are helpful! If you need extra support check out the DoggyU Community at Patreon.com/DoggyU and stay tuned for a new service dog video every month in 2023!
Also this resource might be helpful when selecting a dog: www.doggyu.com/2022/05/19/how-to-choose-a-service-dog-breeder/
@@DoggyU I sure will!
@@DoggyU Thank you so much!
I don’t have much money. I’m a teenager who is about to graduate and my last resort is a service dog. I also live in a no pets allowed apartment. However my moms dog had puppies and it going to try my best to train the dog and hope that it works out. I can’t pay anyone for classes or to seek a professional so it’s all up to me. I’ve never had a dog of my own but I know a lot. I’m going to research as much as possible regarding training and how to care for a dog because it’s truly my last resort to help. Doesn’t help that I barely make 800 a month, but I’m confident that with this knowledge I can do it
There are a lot of free resources on youtube. Besides my training videos, Donna Hill also has a wonderful service dog channel. There's also many great dog training books at the library. You can check out a few of my recommendations here: amzn.to/41Ta4z2
If you don’t mind me asking how did it work out with your pup?
getting a couple week old german shorthair for cptsd im going to train myself + additional assistance from professionals
Hi Bo! So glad you have a professional on board to help you navigate the process. Service dog training is challenging and time intensive, and a qualified professional can really help in the process! Be sure to subscribe for new training videos, and check out the patreon page at Patreon.com/doggyu for additional videos, live Q&A etc. for just $3 a month!
Also, I noticed that you said a "couple week old" GSP. Make sure your breeder keeps it with the litter for a minimum of 8 weeks of age. Ideally your breeder is also using ENS and Puppy Culture or similar raising strategies to give your puppy the best chance possible as an SDiT. Happy Training!
Yes yes to the training the dog you have first! Especially if that dog will be living with your service dog. I have a pet dog at home that is not a good service prospect, but absolutely can improve! I am trying to get her CGC certified before getting my service dog, partially for her and partially because I don't want to have to worry about her backtracking my service dog's training ^^
So true! That is always my first recommendation. Having a well-trained adult mentor dog in the house can be so helpful, even if they aren't the right fit for service dog work. Happy Training!
I love listening to these kinds of videos cause one day I'd love to have a dog and it may end up being my service dog. Also were all the dog puns on purpose? Lol I loved that
Haha i probably didn't even notice them! LOL
i keep trying to fix the reactivity (excitement not aggression, I dont know enough about training to fix aggression yet) my mom's dog has but my mom thinks its "funny" when she barks at people and gets obsessive over her toys so she keeps undoing the work (My mom works from home, I dont, so my mom gets more time with her, and always says its "too hard" to train her)
Thank you for this!
You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Boy, I wish you were more local to me. I'm having a heck of a time finding a service dog trainer.
I know it can be challenging! I am not actually taking new clients (these videos take too much time to make LOL!). I recommend checking out potential online sources as so much can be done with online coaching, as well as Atlas Assistance Dogs.
I started thinking about owner raining a guide dog at age 18 (I have just slightly too much sight and was thus not taught the "correct" O&M ti get a trained ove), finally started looking for a prospect in mud 2019 and got my boy early February 2020. We are due to graduate before the end of match 2023... Covid has delayed us a bit!
Congrats!
Wonderful video thank you for the info I’m getting my own puppy and going to try and train myself !
Hi Shana! So glad you found it helpful! Be sure to check out my service dog training playlist for lots of helpful service dog training videos! Happy Training!
That was thoroughly entertaining!!
Glad you found it helpful!
missed opportunity to say enterTRAINING :(
I am in the process of looking into getting my prospect with the help of a service dog trainer’s help thank you for this video because it is very helpful.
Hi Erin! I'm so glad you found it helpful! I also have this resource that you might find useful on my blog on picking a service dog prospect: www.doggyu.com/2022/05/19/how-to-choose-a-service-dog-breeder/
I’ve been doing moderate research for a couple years, and intense studying for the last several months. I moved in with my partner a year and a half ago and she has a 12 yo chihuahua that never got any real training other than learning a few ‘party tricks’. I’ve been working with him since we live together, but the down side is he’s maybe 8 inches tall so rewarding is a challenge. And also, he has no teeth and only eats one meal a day (in the evening) so i can’t use his meals as training opportunities. Any advice??
It's awesome that you're working with the dog you have to learn more about training! Ideas: Elevate him onto an ottoman or similar so that it's easier for you to reward behavior for more stationary behaviors like sit, down, stand, spin, etc, or use peanut butter on a spoon for non stationary behaviors so you don't have to bend down as much. If you have to stick to training only with the evening meal, than just train once a day. If possible, get soft options that are easy for him to chew (tiny bits) of something like chicken and practice at a different time of day for a minute or two and subtract that from his evening meal. Hope that helps!
i always wonder, for service dogs in training, how much hours, in a day, do u spend with the training of the dog ?
The short answer is that I'm always training. Every interaction with my dog or puppy is a chance to train (or untrain) my dog. But if you're talking about focused training sessions, it's typically 3-6 sessions daily at 3 - 10 minutes per session. So it could be as little as a few minutes a day, up to an hour, broken into small manageable chunks for the puppy.
@@DoggyU oh alright, thx for responding
@@XxAkiraBarksxX You're welcome!
Made the mistake (ik now) of picking my prospect myself. What are the key signs you want to look for if you did/have to pick the prospect yourself, behavior wise?
Look up temper testing videos! Many people have breakdowns of what tests to do and how they relate to service work--there's a lot of people who can only afford picking their own prospect, so there are resources.
Generally you'd want a dog that's food motivated, focused on you, forgiving, eager to please, and quick to recover if startled. There is more, and I'm NOT a professional, I just want to point to a possible research road to go down :)
I would love to train my soul dog and ESA to be a psychiatric service dog. She is a rescue, so she’s had some “undesirable” behaviors. We’ve worked a lot on it, so nowadays it’s only a few scenarios that she barks and we’re about to start working with a force free trainer at my local spca for it. I’m only able to do that because she’s technically my parents dog (though she lives with me) and under their insurance that covers behavioral training when under a behaviorist.
Apart from the way she feels about a few things (mainly strangers in our home, or dogs approaching her when she’s on leash. Off leash she’s great, but on leash she’s nervous. She’s not aggressive in any way though) she’s incredibly intelligent and loves to learn new things. Of course we’ll be spending a lot of time going at her pace (especially with public access training) and if it’s clearly causing her anxiety, then I take the L and see what I could do next.
Hi Isabelle!
I'm so glad you are loving training your ESA and working to make her more comfortable in her environment. Generally, dogs that are fearful or concerned about strangers or other dogs are not good candidates for service work, but they are great dogs to practice your training skills on while you look for a more appropriate service dog candidate down the line. You can learn so much from working with nervous dogs, while also giving them the best life they can possibly have.
Good luck with your training!
Best,
Laura
Hi new to the channel....
I am starting my journey to have a service animal that is train may be two but.... I am so excited to volunteer.... (That you mentioned)
I actually am thankful for the knowledge it's much to learn and I knew that I needed a year or two to actually get my service animal but I am really going forward in my decision for myself
I started with talking to my daughters and looking and any & all sources the got me to your videos
Welcome to the channel! Make sure you check out our service dog playlist, as well as this video: th-cam.com/video/LtulQetmrb4/w-d-xo.html
Heads up friends, you’ve got no business owner training unless you work very few hours weekly or very flexibley from home. Also make sure you are a person that can be consistent and is not likely to burn out. And can readily handle stress. Make sure you have several thousand saved up for unexpected training help or board and train
Okay, so, my current dog is not a good candidate for my PSD but Iv taught her some of my planed tasks because I want to know how to teach them. Is this a good approach?
Absolutely! This is a great approach! Not only does it help you work through teaching the behaviors you're looking for, but it also gives you help right now for your disability within the home. At home service dogs are so valuable! And the more dogs you teach, (because each dog is an individual) the better you get at teaching all dogs! Really nice work! Keep it up!
Do you have any tips for getting a service dog puppy used to boots?
play with their feet a lot before you put on the boots. do this daily
Reading in general is so hard for me, but I love watching videos
Any videos you recommend? Besides your own lol
Donna Hill has some great pet and service dog videos!
Do you ever recommend German Shepards as psychiatric service dogs if they are very well trained? I like the benefit of people being less likely to approach me because of my PTSD and German Shepards being less tempting for people to want to pet, but also heard they are reactive and anxious dogs in general and should have an anxious handler. But I really don’t want a golden that everyone tries to pet and talk to me cause that would stress me out more as well. I’m going to be receiving and training my dog with a professional organization.
So I generally don’t recommend GSDs for psych work because of exactly what you wrote above. They can be anxious, suspicious, and they are noticers. They can take on the feelings of the handler in situations, making them not great for that type of work, generally. But if you’re getting a program-trained dog, they likely have already screened for those issues. Those things would be nearly impossible to assess at 8 weeks if you were owner-training, even with good genetics. It can just be a general characteristic of the breed.
All that being said, if you don’t want people interacting with you, i would strongly recommend assessing if a service dog is the right fit for you. I’ve been working GSDs for 13 years and people pet them, talk to them, approach me and tell me about their dog etc. all the time. No breed stops that behavior unfortunately :/
Where do you get your vest ?
The red vest is organization-issued and not available to the public. I get my current vests from: www.patienceandlove.com/
Great tips.
Thanks Soraia!!
What do you recommend if you don’t have access to a dog to practice on?
Volunteer at a local shelter.
Thank you so much for this video full of great advice!
I really, really, REALLY want to get a service dog for my mental health issues. But money is always short and I don't want to be in a situation where I don't KNOW I can provide for the dog if it needs emergency care and things like that... So I don't know when, or even IF, I'll ever be able to get one, which is heartbreaking...
Anyways, I'm constantly doing research on what breed to get, how to train the dog, how to prepare us for actual service dog training and so on. I think the best fit for me and my situation would be a young adult dog who is clear to start proper training, but then again, how often do dogs like that need a new home..? Almost never!
We have two golden retrievers in the family already, amazing dogs and it's mostly because of them I've come to realize how much help I get from dogs. And they're not trained at all to help, and obviously are not allowed to come with me to a lot of places, so I can only imagine how much more an actual service dog could do! Unfortunately our boys are getting a little older (one is 11 and the other is soon turning 9) so I can't really try making one of them a service dog. We do a lot of training though! And sometimes I bring one of them with me to a new place, just to train them in new situations and mostly for me to challenge my anxiety around that. I would never be able to do so on my own, but with a furry companion, yes.
What I'm thinking though is IF the opportunity would rise and I COULD get a service dog prospect, would it be unfair to the dogs we have? The new one would of course have to come with me a lot more than they're allowed to do, would they feel left out? Would the oldest feel stressed out by a puppy/young adult dog? He absolutely ADORES young puppies, but they're not that little and cute forever and I feel like they may be too much for him?
And then there's the question, what breed? I love retrievers, they're the perfect size for me and have that happy, friendly, loving and easy-going attitude that I love in a dog. I feel like golden retrievers really ARE my perfect match, but then again, what if a lab or a flat coated would be an EVEN BETTER fit?!
Ugh so many questions! And I understand I probably won't be able to get much of an answer here and that's totally fine and understandable! Just felt good to vent a little!
Hi Maccifyme! It sounds like you're doing a great job thinking about all the considerations that go into a service dog. It is important to think about how the other dogs in the house will jive with a new dog, and to give the older dogs lots of space and time to themselves when you bring on a new dog to the house. That being said, most of the time our feelings about the situation are bigger feelings than the dogs feelings (as in, we feel worse about leaving the older dogs, or training with the younger dog more than the older dogs than the dogs actual care). It's always important thought to maintain special times with your senior dogs (taking them on separate walks, or car rides etc.).
I think sticking with the breed you really enjoy, especially since they are generally good service dog prospects, makes the most sense, but you could always volunteer at a lab rescue or similar to get a little more experience with labs to see if you like them too. Hope that helps! :)
Can you look over a 11.5 week puppy if she’s a service dog prospect pls
Hi Sub and Like! I do offer puppy testing review. You can book an SD101 to start and then you would book a coaching session for that service after that. You can check out my services at DoggyU.com
Thanks!
any tips on training a stubborn breed for service work?
I don't recommend non-biddable dogs for service work. It's very important that a service dog be focused and biddable. Getting a prospect that is appropriate for the work is critically important.
@@DoggyU alright, thanks so much! ♡ =DD
Hi I'm starting this summer to Train my second dog as my current boy is now 7 help and tips on how to train one while maintaining the work of the outher and managing 2 bouncy energetic dogs in a tiny studio flat
Hi Fiona! I work very hard and a "place" cue with a high rate of reinforcement so I can send the dog that isn't working to their place while I"m training, and then switch them out. It works well because I only train each dog for a minute or two before switching them so they can take a break. But if you're getting a young puppy, I recommend using a crate and food toy like a Toppl with whatever dog isn't working. It's also a good idea to write out a training plan, or at least have a little chart to make sure each dog is getting the training you're wanting to do.
@@DoggyU thanks I can hear the protests already but my older lad is just going to have to suck it up. We use Sue alsbys training levels. Gives is a good step by step system. For all the foundation work
@@fionawillstead7141 she has a great system. Lots of yummy bones and chews for your older boy. Start now before the prospect gets home ;) :)
@@DoggyU we have just had the garden re done ready and I am being more consistent with create time or at least settling him in my room for a few hrs he can open the door that way if I need him to, and I will be reintroducing leaving him home, I was planning on setting up a play pen and changing his feeding an stay area well before New puppy comes home.
Irony... I am an autonomous aerial engineer turned cdt/sdc that is working towards starting his own service dog llc. (The books comment.)
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I need a professional opinion, I have found a wonderful Aussie breeder and I am thinking of training the Aussie as my psychiatric service dog as I have horrible anxiety, but I need to know if the Aussie would be a good breed. Please can I have an opinion?
I do not generally recommend herding dogs for psychiatric work. You can learn more about why I generally don't recommend herding dogs for this sort of work here: www.patreon.com/posts/why-im-not-dog-88615798
@@DoggyU thank you this was really helpful, I am all about dogs and have one more question: what group would you recommend like sporting, terriers , hounds or etc..
@@Jun1per.f0rest While I can't make recommendations on your situation specifically. generally, get a Labrador. I would recommend a well-bred bench-bred labrador. Check out this video for more info: th-cam.com/video/I_oC3hCRYDQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GgdUu3g_x8noD9me
@@DoggyU thank you!
@@Jun1per.f0rest you're welcome!
It's impossible! My dog lived ìn training with me alĺ his life, we were always in training, or untraining something, he was
Always up for anything we taught. He was a big black dog, which cut down on the stray petting, didn't help ŵhen we went clothes shopping
Hi, I'm partially disabled. I have muscular Dystrophy. I can walk but need assistance standing up or picking something up from the floor. If I fall I can't get back up. My question is who takes care of the service dog? In summer I would be ok, but with snow and ice in winter I would not be able to take the dog for a walk.
Hi Donald - you would be fully responsible for meeting your service dog's mental and physical exercise needs. That means that in the winter, if you're not able to work and also walk the dog most days, you would need to hire or have a friend help you with physical exercise. There's also a lot of indoor mental exercises you can do with your dog to help tire them out. So, the biggest thing you would want to do is make a plan for how you will meet your dog's needs before embarking on a service dog journey. Happy Training! :)
How do I get my certification when my dog is ready? Any Information is greatly appreciated.
Hi Brenda - the ADA does not require your dog to be certified. Check out this video for further explanation: th-cam.com/video/WDNsxhIwQN0/w-d-xo.html
Im researching into everything I can find about service dogs ( assistance dogs here in the uk) and I think I’ve got a lot down so far. I know I’ll need a large dog to preform certain tasks. I know places nearby I can do training like in a local park space or in social areas. However, I’m not very familiar with any service dog trainers in my area of the uk (Essex, Barking and Dagenham) . I don’t know if you would know any but if you do could you please help and would anyone please give any tips regarding finding a trainer or training myself or anything really. Thanks a lot :)
Hi Gremlin! Unfortunately, I'm not super helpful in this regard as I'm located in the US, but I would check out assistancedogsinternational.org/ for resources :)
@@DoggyU thank you so much. I’ll check it out. Have a great day :)❤️
@@DoggyU I checked it out and it looks pretty helpful. I’ll definitely use this in the future. Thanks ❤️👍🏻
Hey, I’m Essex too and I’m sure there is one in Southend
@@jadelouise8032 thank you so much. I’ll look into it.
I have been doing research for over a year, and want to have a professional assist me, but I am having a very hard time finding one in my area. I'm looking to train for psychological issues, and its these issues that cause doubt that I will choose the right trainer and pup. Do you have any suggestions on how to find a professional service dog trainer in my area?
Hi Sharon! You're totally right to be skeptical. Anyone can call themselves a service dog trainer. The one saving grace right now is that most trainers will have some video of their training (like I do) so you can get an idea of what working with them would be like. That being said, for your first service dog I would check out the Assistance Dog International website first. ADI is the gold standard in service dog accreditation. assistancedogsinternational.org/members/map-of-accredited-members/
Now, they do only accredit programs, and not individual people. For individual trainers, I would check out the Atlas Service Dog program which has trainers all over the country. Finally, I would search locally, and then ask for references, and watch as many videos of the trainer training as possible. Hope that helps!
Hi we have a retriever puppy 13 weeks. My husband will be ultimately her handler. She will be his service animal. Because of his pain on most days is it ok for me to train her at her age? Will that make her want me and only me or listen to me only? Thanks
In an ideal world, your husband should be involved to the extent that he can be involved, especially in feeding and play and light training. If your husband struggles with pain, consider using things like a remote food robot (links below) to help him participate in training without too much physical exertion. They even have clickers for the pet tutor that only require a slight jiggle to be activated.
That being said, it's totally okay for you to do a lot of the training. There just might be a transition period as your pup gets older and your husband assumes more of the responsibilities of the dog.
Treat and Train: amzn.to/3nb1lZ1
Pet Tutor: smartanimaltraining.com/
I would really like help training my 11 month old puppy to be an alert dog!! Where can I find any?????
What type of alert are you looking to train? I have a ton of resources here on youtube for general service dog training, and if you sign up for my newsletter at DOGGYU.com you'll be notified of new videos, as well as my upcoming service dog 101 course. Hope that helps!
@@DoggyU I'm trying to train for migraine alert
@@jackielamar7260 I don't specialize in migraine alert but I have a client I worked with on this. you can find that video here and a description of her training process at the second link:
Migraine Alert: th-cam.com/video/aa71FM3HZ-o/w-d-xo.html
Migraine Alert Process: www.patreon.com/posts/migraine-alert-w-78729379
@@DoggyU Thank you!!
@@jackielamar7260 you're welcome!
Hi Laura, my name is Darien I messaged you before in the past. My question is do you train Guide Dogs For The public? Also where can I find your pricing for private training and where are you located if you are comfortable putting that here on TH-cam.
Hi Darien - thanks for reaching out! I don't do private guide dog training. I really do believe that most people are best served by acquiring a fully trained dog. And because guide dogs are free in the US, that is the route I suggest. Hiring a trainer for guide work requires work every single day with the dog, which is cost and time prohibitive under most circumstances. As far as where I'm located, I live in CT but travel all over and work with clients mostly online.
@@DoggyU thank you so much for your response. I am possibly interested in getting a shepherd from where you used to train dogs from the only reason I’m not seeing the school is because my dictation may not spell it correctly but I’m not sure if I will meet the requirements.
@@SpyDarien call Fidelco and find out! Can't hurt to ask!
So, I have a work line german sheeperd. Been working on basic obedience and tricks, but mu dad forbade me to teach the pup to crawl and jump through hoops for fear of the dogs knees and hips. The pup is thin and super agile... is there an age where you can start teaching those two things safely? My dog right now is 5 months
You want to minimize any jumping prior to the dog's growth plates closing which can happen anytime between 9-12 months and can be confirmed by X-Ray. In general, allow the puppy to grow without any jumping higher than the wrist. Hope that helps!
@@DoggyU Thank you SO MUCH! I was very tempted to have him jump a little, nothing too high, but better wait till the year to be on the safer side. Haven't seen too many of your videos, but I really love those I did. 🥰
Hi! QUESTION: If you are training your dog for therapy/service work, are they still allowed access? I would hope so, because how will they get paws on training in situations if they are not allowed, but want to make sure before I get my pup.
Hi Extravagant Eagle!
Therapy and service dog work are different jobs for a dog. This video will help outline the differences: th-cam.com/video/kx-LVABNaa8/w-d-xo.html
Therapy dogs do not have public access rights.
Service Dogs in Training are not covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are instead governed by state law, so it depends on what state you live in. If you want to talk more about that, check out my service dog 101 program at DoggyU.com to schedule a time to meet!
Fully-trained service dogs have public access, but public access is specific to most places, while certain locations can have limited or no access.
Welcome to the channel and definitely check out some of my other free videos for more SD info!
Okay hear me out, what if im training my cat as a test run and not a dog 😁
Love it! When I was young and I didn't have a dog to train, I trained our cat. And a pig. And my neighbors dog... Start with what you've got. I think you'll really enjoy the "reaching the animal mind" book :)
I’ve been training parrots since I was 13! It requires a lot of the same principles, and a lot of body language understanding. For the record, I would NOT recommend getting a parrot as a pet.
I trained my cat !! He was my ESA, and I just got my dog that i am training to be my service dog :) always a fun and impressive skill to train a cat, good luck !!
I'm looking at a German Shepherd puppy for a service dog is that a good idea
That depends on so many things, the first being, what type of tasks/service dog are you looking to train? Do you have german shepherd, herding dog, or service dog training experience? In general, for most people, a well-bred Labrador is the best choice for service work. There's a reason pretty much every accredited service dog school primary uses labs. Highest chance of success. And when you're putting that much time, effort, money, and emotion into an prospect, you want to give yourself the best chance of success.
My dog is 13 months old and she has pretty good obedience do u think I can train her
Hi Mileena - more than the obedience training the dog has, the temperament is really what is critically important in a service dog. They need to be bomb-proof in all situations. If you are interested in training your service dog, I would get with a local positive reinforcement service dog trainer and have her evaluated for her service dog aptitude. :)
Yeah, I’m a brand new trainer with a brand new dog. I’m trying to find a location that I can volunteer and train myself. Lol I need help! Anyone know of a trainer in northwest GA/ Chattanooga area?
great ideas but i wonder how many folks actually see a video like this before they bring home a potential service dog! :-)
Not all of them - but there are definitely people who have reached out happy to have this resource before they've chosen a dog. My goal is to make this information readily available so that those who are doing research can find it :)
You can always help me spread the word by sharing it ;)
I have no choice to owner train . Another trainer took my money didn't do her job at all
So I have to go get my puppy on Sunday. She sucked me dry.
I'm so sorry that that happened to you.
How can I contact you directly?
Hi Donna! You can find the services I offer on DoggyU.com :)
Not my retired service dog looking back at me like what did she just say
Em’bark’ 😂
Thanks for the video. I am a retired trainer. Videos are great. I am looking to get a dog again, but I will have someone train the dog. I know better with my disability to try to train the dog on my own.
Welp, now I feel like I’m fucked. Cheers!
I loved this video but there are no service dog trainers in my area so i had to do it myself with my first one. Hes a German Shepherd and Golden Retriever mix, he was my first dog and he taught me so much. Ive already decided my breed for his successor. And I've done so much research and Im looking at AKC approved breeders.
Even if there's no trainers in the area, the nice thing about the internet is that it's made service dog training with trainers throughout the country more accessible!
If you're looking for more help in finding a breeder that meets appropriate criteria, check out this article: www.doggyu.com/post/2022/05/19/how-to-choose-a-service-dog-breeder
@@DoggyU the article was very helpful 🫶 I feel more confident about the breeder I'm looking into after reading it. I'm also planning on saving for my puppy early because I want my current Service Dog to be able to be a role model for the puppy
So glad that was helpful! @@JorviksWitcher
Start training Day ONE! Eliminate 'self grooming', for your health, think doggo bringing things in their mouth.
Start out fun yes like teaching preschoolers, don’t make them sit and do lessons first
Why the loud music at the beginning? For those that wear earphones or headsets, the only choice is to turn you OFF!
Bad day?