Comments on: What Are The 5 Main Objectives Of A Service Dog Puppy Raiser?

By: Colby

Colby — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 06:30:20 +0000

In reply to Bianca. We don't usually litter box or train to potty pads, but you make a very good point because it is important for a service dog to be able to potty on all different surfaces and that should include places like liter boxes, potty pads, and newspapers.

By: Bianca

Bianca — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:22:36 +0000

I think it might actually be helpful to teach a puppy to potty on command in a litter box or puppy pads or newspapers. I imagine many people with disabilities would have trouble constantly going outdoors for this especially if they are indoors in a building/ Mall. It would also help the regular pet owner if their dogs would potty right away wherever (indoors or outdoors as needed) if the weather was bad/ they were in an airport or other location that didn’t have easy access to an outdoor area.

By: Colby

Colby — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 00:03:59 +0000

In reply to Ann Plenacoste. Early congratulations on your new puppy. Over the past 8 years I've followed the guides created by the guide and service dog schools which aren't available to the public. We've been meaning to put together a training guide to help new puppy owners, but I don't anticipate completing it before April. The good news is my schedule has cleared up for the next month or two so I will be posting more regularly to the blog. Let me know if you have any questions once your puppy arrives. Good luck with your training!

By: Ann Plenacoste

Ann Plenacoste — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:59:53 +0000

Hello Colby,

Thank you for this blog – I have had two labrador retrievers and the second one is now well into old age. A new puppy will be arriving in April and so your site will be a great help. Do you have any articles you’ve written or can you recommend a good book that you agree with as regards simple things like walking on a leash, sitting, not jumping up etc.?

By: Colby

Colby — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 23:48:26 +0000

In reply to Amy Duffner.

Those are two objectives that we definitely have as puppy raisers. In fact we know of a couple raisers who have put together businesses around educating the public about service dogs and access laws. If you have a moment check out:

http://growingupguidepup.org
http://serviceanimaledu.com

Thanks for stopping by!

By: Amy Duffner

Amy Duffner — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 13:24:34 +0000

Educate the public about service dogs and access laws.

Work on ignoring distractions.