Training a service dog was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had. She loved having a job - from being a mobility guide, anxiety helper, and even household chores like putting dishes in the sink, garbage and recycling, and putting laundry in the basket.
Training is one of those things that is always happening - every time you interact with anyone, you are teaching them how to interact with you. If you let a horse or dog take up your space, they will then you think that that's an okay behavior. Sometimes sessions are about fun things like crawl and roll over, sometimes it's experiencing a new environment and relaxing, and other times it's going back to basics. Have fun - do dog things Work on manners - in th house Work on tasks You can't demand perfection all the time, they should be allowed to be an animal, but make it interesting and fun to do different things all the time. Even if it's something small. |