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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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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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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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Howl-o-ween Preparation (Part 2)
With Halloween looming, here are some safety and courtesy tips for including your dog in festivities, common toxins found in candy and what to do if your dog eats any, and others tips to help keep your dog safe and happy this year. (Part 2 of 2)
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Howl-o-ween Preparation (Part 1)
Halloween is right around the corner, and with it come spooky visitors, toxic candies, and many opportunities to accidentally run out the door. Here are some tips to help keep your dog safe and happy this year. (Part 1 of 2)
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Farm Dog and Other Titles
Locket and Marvel just earned their Farm Dog, Canine Good Citizen and Novice Trick titles! Learn what is entailed in each evaluation, and why I believe these simple titles are worth more than many give them credit for.
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2023 in Review!
Additions to our program, litters, new working dogs and title holders – we’ve got a lot to be proud of this past year!
APAW - Poodle Pups for Working Roles 