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There's a Difference Between a Well-Behaved Dog and a Service Dog | Dog Training
Description
A calm, well-behaved pet and a real service dog can look identical from the outside, until they're actually asked to do the job.
Em talks with Ashley, a behavior scientist and service dog trainer with 24 years of experience, about what actually separates a task-trained service dog from a well-behaved pet, why not every dog is built for the work, and what ethical service dog training looks like when it's built on trust instead of compulsion or quick fixes.
You'll hear:
- What Ashley actually looks for in a dog's temperament before service dog training even begins
- Why rushing a young dog into "performing" before they're ready can undo years of foundation
- The difference between a technical training issue and a dog whose personality just isn't suited for the work
Press play if you've ever wondered what it actually takes for a dog to become a true service dog, not just a calm one.
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