🐕‍🦺 Service Dogs & Other Dogs in Public

Jan 22 • Videos

If you’re training a service dog (or thinking about it), this is a great example of what we’re aiming for when dogs see other dogs in public.

Notice where the dogs’ attention is. Instead of staring at each other, they’re checking in with their handlers. That comes from a lot of eye-contact work at home and in low-distraction spaces first, so when real-world distractions show up, the dog already knows, “my human has the answers.” 👀✨

You’ll also see us practicing a come on leash. If a leash is ever dropped or there’s an unexpected moment, the dog needs to respond immediately, even around other dogs.

And at the end, you’ll see Free Dog 🎉

Clear working time, clear release. The dogs get to decompress and get that extra reinforcement for doing such a good job staying neutral and focused.

This is what we’re looking for in public access work:

calm dogs, soft bodies, focused minds, and handlers giving clear, consistent guidance 🐾💛

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