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The Service Dog Pod

The Service Dog Pod

Claire Kilburn

All things service dogs, training, guardianship, and disability. Hosted by Claire Kilburn (CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, Atlas CT) and Ari Wichert (CPDT-KA, FDM) of Alliance Service Dogs (Toronto, Canada).

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The Service Dog Pod - 9. How Force-Free Can We Be?

9. How Force-Free Can We Be?

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05/15/24 • 46 min

The definition of "force-free dog training" is a highly contentious one. In this episode, Claire and Ari bring some research to the table, and discuss specifically the creation and use of the LIMA and Humane Hierarchy methodologies. Also brought up is whether service dog training is possible with minimally aversive techniques.


The Service Dog Pod is brought to you by Alliance Service Dogs (https://allianceservicedogs.com/).


Give us feedback, ask questions, & suggest topics! https://forms.gle/nyoyyPRkjVzFq6Af8


Free resources we love:

https://servicedogtraininginstitute.online/free-blog-posts/

https://www.doggyu.com/free-training-videos

https://www.youtube.com/@atlasassistancedogs/videos

https://cooperativepaws.com/latest-posts/


The Service Dog Pod is on social media!

https://www.facebook.com/theservicedogpod

https://www.instagram.com/theservicedogpod


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The Service Dog Pod - 8. Training For Sport & Service
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05/03/24 • 58 min

Claire and Ari dive into why you may - or may not - want to train your service dog in dog sports.


The Service Dog Pod is brought to you by Alliance Service Dogs (https://allianceservicedogs.com/).


Give us feedback, ask questions, & suggest topics! https://forms.gle/nyoyyPRkjVzFq6Af8


Free resources we love:

https://servicedogtraininginstitute.online/free-blog-posts/

https://www.doggyu.com/free-training-videos

https://www.youtube.com/@atlasassistancedogs/videos

https://cooperativepaws.com/latest-posts/


The Service Dog Pod is on social media!

https://www.facebook.com/theservicedogpod

https://www.instagram.com/theservicedogpod


Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: 4OKSFOXYU1UN4SNC



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The Service Dog Pod - 7. BONUS: Puppy Perspectives

7. BONUS: Puppy Perspectives

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04/26/24 • 46 min

Claire and Ari chat about their own journeys with their dogs from the early days. Venn (Border Collie) and Figment (Labrador) are very different dogs, and had very different puppyhoods!


The Service Dog Pod is brought to you by Alliance Service Dogs (https://allianceservicedogs.com/).


Give us feedback, ask questions, & suggest topics! https://forms.gle/nyoyyPRkjVzFq6Af8


Free resources we love:

https://servicedogtraininginstitute.online/free-blog-posts/

https://www.doggyu.com/free-training-videos

https://www.youtube.com/@atlasassistancedogs/videos

https://cooperativepaws.com/latest-posts/


The Service Dog Pod is on social media!

https://www.facebook.com/theservicedogpod

https://www.instagram.com/theservicedogpod


Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: 4OKSFOXYU1UN4SNC



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Service Dog Pod - 6. Future Service Dogs: All About Puppies!
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04/19/24 • 72 min

Claire and Ari are back to cover a huge and demanding topic: puppy prospects! Listen to hear about how they might address common puppy issues and plan out the first days, weeks, and months of puppyhood.


The Service Dog Pod is brought to you by Alliance Service Dogs (https://allianceservicedogs.com/).


Give us feedback, ask questions, & suggest topics! https://forms.gle/nyoyyPRkjVzFq6Af8


Free resources we love:

https://servicedogtraininginstitute.online/free-blog-posts/

https://www.doggyu.com/free-training-videos

https://www.youtube.com/@atlasassistancedogs/videos

https://cooperativepaws.com/latest-posts/


The Service Dog Pod is on social media!

https://www.facebook.com/theservicedogpod

https://www.instagram.com/theservicedogpod


Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: 4OKSFOXYU1UN4SNC



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Service Dog Pod - 5. Pet To Service: Starting With An Older Dog
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04/13/24 • 48 min

You might be wondering if your current pet dog has what it takes to be trained as a service animal. In this episode, Claire and Ari discuss when this might be possible, and what the process might look like.


The Service Dog Pod is brought to you by Alliance Service Dogs (https://allianceservicedogs.com/).


Free resources we love:

https://servicedogtraininginstitute.online/free-blog-posts/

https://www.doggyu.com/free-training-videos

https://www.youtube.com/@atlasassistancedogs/videos

https://cooperativepaws.com/latest-posts/


The Service Dog Pod is on social media!

https://www.facebook.com/theservicedogpod

https://www.instagram.com/theservicedogpod


Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success

License code: 4OKSFOXYU1UN4SNC



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Service Dog Pod - 4. Goal Setting & Managing Expectations
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04/09/24 • 52 min

What's required of a service dog in public, and what might be high-level but realistic goals for behaviour? Claire and Ari discuss minimum public access behaviour standards, how a public access test might differ from day-to-day handling, and a slightly controversial related topic.


The Service Dog Pod is brought to you by Alliance Service Dogs (https://allianceservicedogs.com/).


The Service Dog Pod is on social media!

https://www.facebook.com/theservicedogpod

https://www.instagram.com/theservicedogpod


Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success

License code: 4OKSFOXYU1UN4SNC



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Service Dog Pod - 3. Service Dog Prospects & Paths
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04/02/24 • 44 min

Finding a service dog is harder than you may think. In this episode, Claire and Ari discuss what path might be best for handlers in different situations, and shed some light on the differences between program-trained dogs and owner-training.


The Service Dog Pod is brought to you by Alliance Service Dogs (https://allianceservicedogs.com/).


The Service Dog Pod is on social media!

https://www.facebook.com/theservicedogpod

https://www.instagram.com/theservicedogpod


Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success

License code: 4OKSFOXYU1UN4SNC



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The Service Dog Pod - 2. Is A Service Dog Right For You?
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03/25/24 • 26 min

In this episode, Claire and co-host Ari Wichert (they/them) discuss the considerations, pros, and cons to service dog ownership. Deciding whether to commit to a service dog can be a difficult choice with seemingly endless research to do. This episode will help condense it all for you, and maybe make your decision a bit easier, or bring up points you hadn't considered.


The Service Dog Pod is brought to you by Alliance Service Dogs (https://allianceservicedogs.com/).


The Service Dog Pod is on social media!

https://www.facebook.com/theservicedogpod

https://www.instagram.com/theservicedogpod


Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

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The Service Dog Pod - 1. Who We Are, What We Do

1. Who We Are, What We Do

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03/18/24 • 2 min

A brief introduction to the podcast and your host, Claire Kilburn, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, Atlas CT of Alliance Service Dogs (https://allianceservicedogs.com/). Stay tuned for more episodes!


The Service Dog Pod is on social media!

https://www.facebook.com/theservicedogpod

https://www.instagram.com/theservicedogpod


Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Service Dog Pod have?

The Service Dog Pod currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does The Service Dog Pod cover?

The podcast is about Pets & Animals, Health & Fitness, Dogs, Dog Training, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Podcasts and Disability.

What is the most popular episode on The Service Dog Pod?

The episode title '9. How Force-Free Can We Be?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Service Dog Pod?

The average episode length on The Service Dog Pod is 44 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Service Dog Pod released?

Episodes of The Service Dog Pod are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Service Dog Pod?

The first episode of The Service Dog Pod was released on Mar 18, 2024.

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