Author: Jillian Emerson
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Recent Show Brags
1 weekend, 6 dogs, 7 kids, 5 conformation competition wins, 6 coursing Q’s, 12 rally Q’s, 4 new titles, 2 Total Dogs, 2 Total Juniors, and a rally High In Trial!
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Characteristics for Different Service Roles
Have you ever wondered what the key temperament differences are between various roles of service dogs? How does a guide dog differ from a hearing dog? Are mobility dogs characteristically the same as medical alert dogs? Where do psychiatric service dogs fit in? This article briefly answers these questions, and…
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A Typical Day as a Service Dog Trainer
Learn about the common roles assigned to trainers at service dog organizations. From kennel duty to obedience and task training, public access training, keeping records, and all sorts of client communications, service dog trainers have busy days filled with hands-on work as well as administrative tasks.
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2024 in Review!
Additions to our program, new working dogs and title holders – we’ve got a lot to be proud of this past year!
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The APAW Waiting List
“What number am I on your puppy waiting list?” This is a question I am frequently asked. The answer might not be as simple as you think…
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Tentative Litter Plans 2025
Litter plans needed to be shifted. New plans will still produce the same general sizes, temperament ranges and colors as originally planned, just with different pedigree combinations. Read on for all the details.
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Training Naked
Nearly any dog can learn off-leash reliability with gentle handling techniques. Here are 3 big handling mistakes many pet owners make, how trainers avoid these mistakes, and a couple of fun games you can play with your dog to build engagement.
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When is a Recall ‘Reliable’?
How to know if your dog’s recall is Reliable, what risks to consider before removing the leash, and a list of safety gear and precautions. Read on for tips to build reliability and some thoughts on the use of bribery phrases and why they ‘work’.
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New APAW Logo!
Since dissolving American Poodles At Work, Inc as a non-profit organization and working to continue the breeding program myself personally, I’ve wanted to step away from the use of the original logo to help distinguish the shift.
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Health Testing: Phenotype vs Genotype
What’s the difference between phenotype and genotype testing? Which health tests fall into each category? Which tests are perfectly acceptable to breed a dog even with “failed” results? At the end of the day, are there actually any health guarantees?
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