Dog training advice, service dog education, puppy training, behavior tips, and practical guidance from the professional trainers at Bark to Basics.
Thinking about training your own service dog? Owner-training can be a wonderful option, but it takes more than teaching obedience and tasks. Learn what to consider before beginning, from choosing the right dog to public access, setbacks, confidence, and knowing when to ask for help.
Read MoreCan I travel with my Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) or Diabetic Alert Dog (DAD) service dog?
Absolutely! PSD’s and DAD’s are service dogs under the Americans with Disabilities Act, so there are very few restrictions about where they can go with their owners. Under Title II and Title III of the ADA, a service animal is permitted to accompany its handler into a building or facility where members of the public, clients, customers, and program participants have access.
Read MoreI recently made calls to several “experienced” dog breeders and to several “recreational” breeders in order to add to my list of breeders and because I am often asked by families to recommend breeders and shelters where they can purchase a dog from. The information I gathered was very enlightening.
Read MoreOne of the top dog training priorities for dog owners is potty training. Every dog is different in what motivates them and the time it takes to potty train. The breed of the dog and gender of the dog can make a difference as well. Below are some tips to help in potty training your dog.
Read MoreDog parks can be a wonderful place to take your dog to allow him to exercise, give him a chance to run, and to play and socialize with other dogs. It does however come with a lot of rules for proper behavior on both the part of the dogs and the owners part. Below are 12 items to keep in mind when taking your dog to the dog park
Read MoreOver the years of being in the dog training business, one of the main things that I have come to learn is that if you were to ask ten dog trainers what the best way to train a dog is, you are very likely to get ten extremely different answers.
Read MoreDid you know that you may get a tax deduction on some costs related to purchasing and owning a service dog?
Medical expenses are a common thing to deduct on your taxes; included in this category are guide dogs and other service animals.
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