Service Dog Q&a With Dream Dogz

Service dogs come in all sizes, which is the best for you? What tasks you need will tell you the size of dog to look at.

We have been involved in nose work, scent work, service dog training, diabetic alert, medical alert, and food alert for YEARS. Here we discuss our journey and some things you NEED to know. HopeServiceDogs.org

Here are some big tips on training the "littles" - small dogs. HopeServiceDogs.org

You just go the news, what are the next steps?  Decide if a service dog is right for you.  Think about breeds.  List tasks.  Contact a trainer with service dog experience. 

We start with my dysautonomia and ehlers-danlos syndrome doctor appointment, the newest news is I am on two new meds and going gluten free.  We cover Hope Service Dogs Public Access Test (HSD PAT). This is THE best test out there, and can be done long distance. How to apply for Hope's Apprentice Program, so you can get hands on learning with our trainers. Our plan on expanding Group Training so we can cover more ground in Florida, and people have easier access to service dog specific group training class. HopeServiceDogs.org

2020 is going to be an amazing year!  What are your goals, personally, professionally, and dog-related? We have amazing news coming up, including growing Hope Service Dogs, Inc, our new logo, starting our breeding program, releasing our public access test, opening our apprentice program, and so much more! Hope Service Dogs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message

As 2019 winds to the end, and 2020 begins, it is always a time for reflection on what was, what could have been, and what is to come. Many people have grand dreams for the new year, but no way of moving towards them. And, it is really easy to keep doing what you have been doing. But if you keep doing what you have been doing, you will get what you have always got. We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks. Find out more at HopeServiceDogs.org, DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer. Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Ri

You always hear "don't go with a back yard breeder. Get your puppy from a reputable breeder." But what is *reputable*? What health testing is essential, what is optional, and what is worthless (ok, I will give you that one, it's the "my vet said they are healthy, so we bred them"). We do walk you thru how to research so you can research and see which puppy is perfect for you! We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks. Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer. Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard War

While this episode started as ALL ABOUT POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT, of course, we couldn't stay on track and end up covering how we do e-collar training...  We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks. Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer. Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message

Let's face it, at some point you will run into an uneducated person who will try to make your life difficult. And often times, service dog handlers just don't have the "spoons" to get thru the encounter. Find out what to do so you come out on top. We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks. Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer. Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message

What do you look for when hiring a trainer? What should you look for? What are the questions to ask? We also discuss business hires, goals, and growth. We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks. Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer. Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com Sponsorships --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message

Back from my second Bart Bellon NePoPo® Silver School, and WOW! was it mind blowing! We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks.  Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer.  Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message

Discussing your dog's diet, which is the first step in keeping your dog at maximum health. Along with easy steps that you can use to supercharge your dog's kibble. We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks.  Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer.  Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message

Did you know part-time wheelchair use is a thing?  We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks. Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer. Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message

There is power in words. The first step is getting our vocabulary the same, so we all know what we are talking about.  We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks. Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer. Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message

So many topics this episode! Deb joins me (finally) and we discuss the PAWS bill and what it means to YOU. Fakes or just badly behaved service dogs? Certification and ID cards. ESA (Emotional Support Animals). And more. We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks. Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer. Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message

A fantastic weekend with Maryna Ozuna in North Carolina, Candy's first big trip with me, admitting I was wrong about 2 things. We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks.  Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer.  Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message

Laws are coming out to target "fake" service dogs. Is this a good idea or a bad idea? Why? What about "licensed certified service dog trainers," is there such a thing? And hear our fantastic news! We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks. Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer. Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message

We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks. Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer. Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message

We offer professional guidance and support every step of the way, from choosing a candidate to all aspects of training, including basic, advanced, and off-leash, public access, service dog skills and service dog tasks.  Find out more at DreamK9.com, or visit our online school at Learn.DreamK9.com. Victoria is a graduate of NePoPo® Gold School and is a certified NePoPo® trainer.  Certified dog trainers thru the International Association of Canine Professionals. Certified dog trainers thru other organizations. NePoPo® is a registered Service Mark of Bart Bellon and Michael Bellon and is used here with permission. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warfel/message