January 10, 2019

Can I Travel With My Service Dog?

January 10, 2019/ Graciela Wilkerson, MA.Ed, ABCDT, CPDT-KA

Can 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.

December 02, 2018

Puppy Socialization

December 02, 2018/ Graciela Wilkerson, MA.Ed, ABCDT, CPDT-KA

I 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.

August 31, 2018

Potty Training Tips

August 31, 2018/ BBCOC

One 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.

August 24, 2018

Kennel Training

August 24, 2018/ Graciela Wilkerson

You are your dog’s most important influence. You have the ability to shape your dog’s behavior by teaching him new lessons and to reshape bad behaviors or habits that he may currently have into good ones. When a dog is displaying inappropriate house manners, one of the first things that I recommend doing is kennel training your dog. The kennel is a valuable management tool and can be a great place for your dog to relax.

August 18, 2018

A Food for thought snippet

August 18, 2018/ Graciela Wilkerson

In your mind are there certain names that make you cringe, make you quake with fear, or give you images a positive, happy person or memory? What does your dog associate his name with?

August 08, 2018

Dog Park Etiquette

August 08, 2018/ BBCOC

Dog 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

July 26, 2018

Keeping your doggie busy in hot, cold, or rainy weather.

July 26, 2018/ Graciela Wilkerson

With the temperatures here in Buckeye, Arizona reaching 116 degrees, it is not safe for dogs to go outside and play for very long. This leads to a lot of pent up fur-baby energy. So what are you to do? Whether you live in a hot climate like Arizona or a rainy or snowy climate, here are my top 5 ideas for you!

July 25, 2018

Random thought - Different training techniques and philosphies

July 25, 2018/ Graciela Wilkerson

Over 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.

July 24, 2018

Tax Deduction?

July 24, 2018/ BBCOC

Did 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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