Welcome to PROJECT: Service Dog in Training – Chronicling the journey of one puppy prodigy from birth to working Service Dog. We’re not going to have a new puppy until ohh…about February 2019 when Raven has her next litter. So, why are we talking about this now? If you’re planning to get a puppy it shouldn’t be an […]
How To Teach Your Dog “Go To Your Bed”
This post is sponsored by Carlson™ Pet Products. I am being compensated to help share the Carlson Portable Dog Cot, but we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Carlson™ Pet Products is not responsible for the content of this article. I know what you’re thinking: You say “Go To Your Bed” and your […]
What Commands Do You Teach A Service Dog?
Have you ever wondered or thought to ask: “Colby, what commands do you teach a service dog?” As guide dog puppy raisers we teach our puppies 9 basic obedience commands before they start their formal training. Adelle’s service dog training manual lists 30 commands! That’s right THREE – ZERO!!! We’ve been raising and training guide […]
Puppy Problems? What Issues Are You Having With Your Puppy, Right Now?
Puppy Problems? Tell me all about them! Dog Problems? I’m all ears! We put together a short survey to try and find out how we can better serve you with our blog, newsletter, and social media channels. When you have a moment please visit Puppy Problems Survey (only 5 questions). Common Puppy Problems Here are a […]
Do You Have An Emergency Pet Sitter?
What would you do with your dog if something unexpected came up in your life? Do you have an emergency pet sitter? I never thought I’d need an emergency pet sitter, but there I was sitting in the hospital wondering who would take care of my dogs for the next 4-5 days. Don’t be like Colby. Be proactive. Not […]
My Puppy Goes Crazy Sometimes! What Do I Do?
Guess what? My puppy goes crazy sometimes too. Does this sound familiar: Puppy springs across the room, runs into the wall, jumps up on you, bites your hand, pulls on and tears your pant leg, dives under the couch, sprints back and runs into the screen door…repeat for 30 minutes. Yep! Those are our pup’s exact actions […]