a therapy dog is a dog that performs a service for other people. for your dog to qualify, he/she must be friendly with strangers, and with training, be able to work around a high level of distraction and to understand personal boundaries, such as not jumping up, licking, mouthing, etc. they are more motivated to participate in treatments, feel optimistic about the future, and experience an overall sense of calm when a certified therapy dog is present. therapy dogs offer …

she was in need of basic dog training and i quickly accepted her puppy into my basic level one training program. as we continued to meet privately, i taught her the nitro k-9 training concept of yin and yang and the importance of emotional calmness during training. i was not happy with any of these methods because during a panic attack the victim can seldom think clearly or even muster the strength to call for help. i found training dogs …

at dog training elite chicagoland, we offer a large assortment of service dog training packages. psychiatric service dog training in chicago is one of these training packages we provide at dog training elite. a fully trained service dog will be able to go anywhere you go, assisting you in any venue, allowing you to regain your independence. a psychiatric/ptsd service dog will be able to go anywhere with their handler and assist them in times of high stress and provide …

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agility is one of the fastest-growing dog sports in the country—and for good reason. here’s everything you need to know to get started in agility: dog agility is a sport where you direct your dog through a pre-set obstacle course within a certain time limit. at each trial you and your dog will race around the unique courses designed for that day. all of this is done with your dog relying solely on the cues and body language you use …