Myth Buster 4

Bigger rewards for better reps” 🚫 Heard you should only give big rewards for the best repetitions? 🤔 Think again! A tiny treat for slow recalls might just kill your dog’s motivation. Whereas a jumbo reward is MORE likely to make them want to come racing back for more of the good stuff! Remember you’re

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Myth Buster 3

🚫 Myth Busted: “Stay Quiet During Training” 🚫 Think you should be quiet as a mouse during training 🤐 Think again! Silence can create confusion and frustration (for both ends of the lead to be honest!) Why stay quiet when a dog is listening and eager to participate? Communication helps build understanding and confidence. You’re

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Youth in Guide Dog Programs

Does your organization offer a youth program? Youth programs are an excellent way to establish relationships and integrate families into your programs and organization. The positive effects of guide dogs on their handlers’ lives are well known: helping to reduce everyday challenges faced by vision-impaired people can create more space for handlers to grow and

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ONLINE TRAINING MYTH

In an era where more of our learning takes place online, there’s a common misconception that virtual dog training can’t be as effective as in-person classes. How can training from home possibly prepare your dog for real-life situations? The answer might surprise you. Online dog training not only equips your dog with practical real-world skills,

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