No Dabbling in Service Dogs!

03/23/20 • 22 min

When it comes to service dogs (not therapy dogs, not emotional support dogs, SERVICE DOGS), there needs to be an extra layer of attention paid to the professional on the other end of the leash. Service dogs allow for their handlers to have an improved and more independent life. Therefore, the professional dog trainers who are training and placing these dogs MUST be of the highest caliber.

In this podcast episode, we speak with Laura Demaio Roy, a Placement Specialist with Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and the Owner of DoggyU. Laura walks us through what service dog trainers need to keep in mind, how they should ideally hone their craft and more.

Laura is an excellent resource for all things service dog-related, is a solid dog trainer in her own right and is just an overall nice person to be around! Be sure to check out, subscribe and like Laura's YouTube channel, DoggyU.

Speakers:

Dianna L. Santos

Laura Demaio Roy

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#playtotrainpodcast #servicedogs #positivereinforcement #dogtraining #puppytraining #trainyourdog #trainyourpuppy #trainthedog #trainthepuppy #onlinedogtraining #onlinepuppytraining #virtualdogtraining #virtualpuppytraining #petdogu

Speakers:

Dianna L. Santos

Laura Demaio Roy

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Previous Episode

Why You Need Treibball

This episode was originally aired as part of the All About Dog Sports Podcast, which has been merged into the It's Time to Train Your Dog Podcast.

With so many different dog sports to choose from, it can be overwhelming to try to decide which ones play with your dog. But, if you are looking for something that will really take your training chops, and the relationship with your dog, to the next level, Treibball is for you!

In this episode, we speak with Michael McManus, founder of the Treibball competition organization, PUSH Treibball, and someone who is truly passionate about this sport. Michael discusses how he personally got involved in Treibball, the history of the sport as a whole, mistakes that have been made in how people were training and how the sport itself was being described and promoted. At the core of it though, Michael breaks down the benefits of this gem of a game, why he is so passionate about it and how it is a great game for all dogs to play. You definitely need to check out this episode!

Speakers:

Dianna L. Santos

Michael McManus

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#playtotrainpodcast #treibball #treibballtraining #traintreibball #michaelmcmanus #pushtreibball #dogsport #dogsporttraining #positivereinforcement #dogtraining #puppytraining #trainyourdog #trainyourpuppy #trainthedog #trainthepuppy #onlinedogtraining #onlinepuppytraining #virtualdogtraining #virtualpuppytraining #petdogu

Next Episode

Play Parkour, Improve in Scent Work!

This episode was originally aired as part of the All About Dog Sports Podcast, which has been merged into the It's Time to Train Your Dog Podcast.

For those of us involved in dog sports, we know that oftentimes the skills obtained in one sport will carry over to other sports. This can include such things as increased confidence, better body awareness and more.

In this episode, Lori Timberlake walks us through how training and playing in Canine Parkour can translate to a more a confident and successful Scent Work dog, especially for those dogs were naturally more reserved and sensitive.

Learn more about the International Dog Parkour Association here.

Enroll in the Intro to Canine Parkour course here.

Check out Scent Work University for online courses, seminars, webinars, blogs, podcasts and training tips all focused on one thing: Scent Work!

Speakers:
Dianna L. Santos

Lori Timberlake

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