Uma and Nancy practicing a cell phone retrieval
DHV student Nancy and her service-dog-in-training Uma practice retrieving a cell phone in the Santa Rosa Junior College Veteran Affairs Office while waiting for Veterans to come by and say hi.
Micayla and Stanton practicing retrieving coins
It was a slow day at Pups & Pizza yesterday so the students took time to practice service dog tasks with their dogs in the Santa Rosa Junior College Veteran Affairs Office. Micayla and Stanton are working on a very refined skill - retrieving coins.
From the beginning of this cycle the veterans have begun each class encouraging the dogs to come find them. The goal is to demonstrate the impact of a healthy relationship on the dogs willingness to work for us. Watch how excited Payton is to track down his vet when he comes in to the class room.
~ Steve Moore
Bergin University of Canine Studies student Elisa demonstrates an alternate method for teaching a dog "Down" (and gets a core strength workout too!).
Sundance and Jaffe learning how to advance "touch" with the touch stick together!
Jim and King at the "store"
What a great job!
Brandon works on advancing Ming's retrieve.
Lorenzo perfectly retrieves a phone for Cory.
Chris and his daughter work with Kessler on his retrieve. That's a cell phone Kessler is getting for Chris!
Kevin and Larsen demoing the retrieve sequence
Cory showing off Lorenzo's advanced retrieve
Jim lets King say hi to the camera :)
Jim and King practicing the "Go In" command like a team!
Student instructor Kevin and demo dog King demonstrate what luring a "snuggle" looks like for the veterans.
Check out the Veterans working on "turn" with their dogs!
Kessler seems to be enjoying it with Chris!
Kevin, our "Demo Dog". Good Boy!
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season as much as Kolenko is! ⛄️
Take a look at Silke working with Keith on "down" and "roll"! If you or any veterans you know are interested in improving the relationship with their pet dog or wanting to help train service dogs, send us a message! Classes cost $40 for 6 weeks but all money is returned if you attend 75% of the time. Start date is January 7th!
Check out Michaella helping Jordan improve her "Go in" command! This command is used to place the dogs under a table to help keep them unobtrusive!
Krucker heeling nicely
Check out Ashley demonstrate a heel with service dog in training Krucker!