Psychiatric Service Dog Archives

It is an especial time of year for reflection, contemplation and gratitude. Giving thanks for the things we hold near and dear (and hope to not take for granted!). And a time of year for finding great gifts for the holidays and beyond. Service dog Pixie is ready to help a human partner with anxiiety,…

Kevin Getting Ready for Permanent Placement

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| Behavioral Training, Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Dog Training, Psychiatric Service Dog, PTSD, Service Dog Training

Raising, training, nurturing and socializing young, carefully selected puppies into stoic, resilient, funny and competent service dogs for their future partner is one of my superpowers. And it helps that I have an able team of canine assistants — most significantly Franny and her son Shamrock. It’s an exhausting journey for us all, at…

The Super Puppies Are 1!!!!

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| Behavioral Training, Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Dog Training, Psychiatric Service Dog, PTSD, Puppies, Service Dog Training

The weather was perfect, the guests a delight, the celebrants in fine fettle. Today’s DIPs was so busy with active, enthusiastic dogs celebrating a happy event in incredible weather. Energy overall was more tsunami style than lazy day by a lake. Practicing manners is a big feature of DIPs, never more so than when it’s…