Dog Training & Behavioral Advice

Puppy food! Every dog needs to eat! Consult with a trusted canine nutritionist on what food is best for your new little addition.   A crate with a divider. As a trainer, I ALWAYS recommend a crate. Not only is it important to have your dog crate trained in case of an emergency, but it will also help with potty training and give your pup a place to decompress. Click  here  to learn more! A collar and leash.  It's important to use a leash on every dog! Not only is it the law, but it's a way to keep them safe! I recommend a leash and collar with metal hardware, especially if you live in colder climates. Plastic hardware is known to break! Learn more about leash training  here! Bed A good dog bed helps to ensure better sleep. Dogs need good quality sleep to stay healthy. Not to mention, a bed can be used in numerous forms of training in the future! Click  here  to learn more about how a bed can be used in training! Chew toys New puppies are teething. They ...

 DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT VET ADVICE! PLEASE CONSULT YOUR VET FOR ANY AND ALL MEDICAL DECISIONS!  Puppy's Age Recommended Vaccines Optional Vaccines 6-8 weeks Distemper, parvovirus Bordetella 10-12 weeks DHPP (vaccines for distemper, adenovirus (hepatitis), parainfluenza, and parvovirus) Influenza, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease based on your lifestyle & as recommended by your veterinarian 16-18 weeks  DHPP, rabies Influenza, Lyme disease, Leptospirosis, Bordetella per lifestyle 12-16 months DHPP, rabies Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease Every 1-2 years DHPP Influenza, Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease per lifestyle Every 1-3 years Rabies (as required by state or local law) N/A

 Every day I get the same questions from various groups of people. How do I make my dog a service dog? What do I need to know when training my dog as a service dog? What laws apply to me and my service dog? Below I have compiled some resources for beginner service dog handlers and those considering obtaining a service dog.  Service Dog Laws: Public Access Laws (ADA) https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html https://www.ada.gov/archive/animal.htm https://www.ada.gov/.../titleII.../titleII_2010_withbold.htm https://www.ada.gov/.../titleI.../titleIII_2010_withbold.htm ADA For Businesses https://www.ada.gov/reachingout/servicean.html https://www.ada.gov/archive/qasrvc.htm How To File An ADA Complaint https://www.ada.gov/filing_complaint.htm Housing Laws (HUD) (FHA) https://www.hud.gov/.../fair_housing.../assistance_animals https://www.hud.gov/.../docu.../AsstAnimalsGuidFS1-24-20.pdf https://www.hud.gov/.../19ServiceAnimalNotic...