Setting the standard in Service Dogs. Victoria is one of the top names in the service dog industry. She is Executive Director of Hope Service Dogs, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non profit that breeds, raises and trains the best golden retriever service dogs. While HSD specializes in started service puppies and dysautonomia (POTS), we train for a variety of disabilities. Pups can go home at 8 weeks old to work with owner & trainer or stay to continue working with our service dog trainers. All service pup ...
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Service Dog at Disneyland & Disney's California Adventure
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We spent two days at Downtown Disney, along with a day at Disneyland and at Disney's California Adventure.
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Service Dog in LA, Marina del Ray and Venice Beach
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We were in LA for just a couple days. After Universal Studios, we went to Marina del Ray for breakfast, then walked (rolled) to Venice Beach.
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Service Dog at Universal Studios Hollywood
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Jamie and I (and Bert) did the VIP experience at Universal Studios in Hollywood.
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FL to CA, traveling with your service dog
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James, Owlbert and I flew from Orlando, Florida to Los Angeles, California for our 10-day trip covering LA, Universal Hollywood, Venice Beach, Disneyland, and Riverside for the APDT (Association of Pro Dog Trainers) Conference. I broke his down into parts, this first includes traveling with your service dog via Southwest Airlines and lyft/uber.…
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Hurricane Milton came through and caused some serious devastation to Florida. Luckily we were spared. Here is how we prepped for it.
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We attended SEPHORiA 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia - me and Owlbert & Tera and Pirate. Here is how it went.
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Owlbert & his daughter Pirate came with us to Georgia Aquarium - here is how it went.
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Road Tripping with your Service Dog
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Owlbert & his daughter Pirate came with Tera & I on our road trip to Atlanta. Tips and advice on traveling with your service dog.
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we have had people ask us questions, here are our answers.
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since we are on our way to Atlanta for Sephoria 2024, here is a recap of last years, in New York City. We also discuss the challenges of service dogs in big cities.
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Conformation showing - breeding prospects and service dogs
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all of our breeding dogs have earned their IABCA international championships. Tera joins me in discussing the experience and why we aim to earn this.
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I was diagnosed at 19 yr old, but have been passing out since I was in the single digits. Here about my dysautonomia journey.
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This episode is in response to a comment on one of our earlier episodes, asking about having your service dog carry medications for you.
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What we love and what we don't.
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A question came up in one of my Service Dog Facebook groups, asking if luring or leash/collar was the best for training a service dog. Here is my response.
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HSD does NOT recommend dyeing your dog. Board Member Holly explains why.
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First Outings for Your Service Dog In Training
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At what age do you start public access training for your service dog in training? Where should you train at, location wise? And why? What about pet friendly vs pet heavy locations - surely you start there? No? Why not? These questions are answered, and more!
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FAQ - Flying with Your Service Dog
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Answering the big questions on flying with your service dog/in training. What age can your service dog fly? What about fear periods? How do you prep your dog to fly? What do you need to pack? What do you need to do beforehand? And more!
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Viral TikTok Video - the 2 questions and so much more
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We have a 10 second video going viral on TikTok, on the two questions that can be asked to Service Dog handlers.
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What can you really expect from a service dog prospect / service dog in training / service dog?
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Dysautonomia at Disney - passing out at Florida theme parks
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I have had the experience of passing out at Universal, Disney, and Sea World. Here I share my most memorable. What happened, and how the team members helped.
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Intro to Mobility Service Dog Training
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5 things to take into account when thinking of training a mobility service dog
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What to look for in a service dog breeder
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All the questions to start your Service Dog journey.
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We just got back from our Florida Beach trip - three people and four service dogs / in training. Beach. Pool. Shopping. Dining. Putt putt mini golf. How to do it all.
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Day 3 at Brownwood Square in The Villages. Day 4 at EPCOT in Disney World. Day 5 at Hope Service Dogs for some dog time.
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Fred’s Go Home - Day 2 - service dog 1 year old program
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What did we cover on day 2 of Fred’s go home
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Fred’s Go Home - Day 1 - what a go-home session looks like
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A recap of Fred, the year old standard poodle, go home session with his new family.
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When to Spay/Neuter Your Service Dog
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When is the ideal time to spay or neuter your service dog? It may not be when you think!
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Holiday Travel with your Service Dog
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What age can you fly with your service dog? How do you make the reservations? How do you navigate the airport? What about family or friends that you visit over the holiday? And what happens if you are denied service at a hotel or restaurant?
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Realistic Expectations for your Service Dog
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What should your puppy "know" and KNOW at 8 weeks old? At 6 months old?
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Scent-Based Service Dog Task Training
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So many scent-based service dog task training questions, we did a whole podcast on them for you!
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Whelping Set Up & Puppy Delivery Supply Cart
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While we wait for Lucy's last litter, and Flounder's first litter, here is our set up.
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We don’t want your dog to burn out air wash out. Here are the tips for success, so that doesn’t happen.
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Health Testing - what does a service dog *really* need?
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Hips, elbows, eyes and heart. Eyes and heart. And more.
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Your dog must be a dog before they are a service dog
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Can I get a service dog for anxiety? What tasks and breed considerations to keep in mind.
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Service dogs for anxiety and what you need to know
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We went to Washington DC for the Service Dogs For Veterans Conference, hear about some of our experiences.
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Service Dog Adventure, AKA how to do your first SDIT outing
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Our first SDA was a smash! What to do to prepare your service dog in training and yourself to not only tackle your first mall outing - or anywhere outing - but how to help your dog be an “A” student.
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When Are Your Ready For A Service Dog?
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We discuss some top concerns when deciding if a service dog is right for you.
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3 D’s of Dog Training - Distance, Distraction, Duration
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We cover the three D’s of dog training and how they can be applied to all the training with your dog.
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The 3 - now 4 - C’s of Dog Training
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Here is the birth of the 4 C’s of dog training
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Level UP Your Training with the Pillars Of Perfection
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We discuss our Pillars of Perfection, and how foundations and sequencing can help you level up your training.
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Whelping & The First Few Days
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We had two litters last week, Ginger's Pocahontas litter of 10 was born on 2/14, Valentine's Day, & Leta's Princess & The Frog (Tiana) litter of 12 was born on 2/16, 2-days later. Both are sired by AJ, aka MBIS RBIS GCHG CH Chestnut Then Came You SDHF, MBISS, the number 1 Golden Retriever in 2021, and now the face of Purina. Hear how delivery goes,…
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Ethical (Service) Dog Breeding
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There are 5 points to look at when looking at a breeder: 1. health testing 2. temperament 3. health & care 4. puppy development 5. puppy picks & go home
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Travel with your Service Dog
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We are back! In this episode, we discuss flying with your service dog - DOT paperwork, TSA, boarding - along with rental cars, hotels, air b&b, and more.
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Starting Public Access with your Service Dog
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Age, skills, location, and so much more. A few tangents, but they all relate back to the main topic...
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Have a pad of paper and your fav writing tool for this episode. You will want to take notes, I guarantee it.
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Dysautonomia Service Dogs, Scent Alerts & Task Training
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Dysautonomia Service Dogs, Scent Alert training & other Dysautonomia tasks.
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Foundation Skills for Service Dog Tasks
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From our webinar, you will want to have something to write down all this information - its a game changer!
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