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Before you begin training or get to work, ALWAYS give your dog a RELIEF BREAK. Find a command that works for YOU. Using a specific phrase like, "TAKE A BREAK", each time you take them out will cue them IT IS TIME TO "GO"!

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Meeting your dogs BASIC NEEDS (Air, Water, Food, etc.) is a must if you want to get your dog's focus. Pack your dog water + bowl when you are out. Bring Treats to keep their attention if you are training

(or a ball or toy).

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Gotta' Get Your Basics Down First!

Basic Obedience Commands: SIT, DOWN, STAY, COME, WAIT, STAND are your foundation.

You have to do BASIC TRAINING before you begin working on a SERVICE DOG (or Therapy Dog) TRAINING AGENDA. AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) is our entry level start.

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TRAINING with the DOGS on DUTY Pack

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Our methods may be casual and a bit unorthodox; we don't do a lot of walking in circles.  Our MOTTO is "THE WORLD IS OUR OBSTACLE COURSE" and when we say we train all over, we are serious!

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Using arcades is great fun; it can be a bit of a work out and a challenge with Extreme Distractions like Loud Noises, Running Kids and Random Shouts.

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Using Local Parks for Outdoors Training Improvisations gives Teams the chance to try different things.

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Working downtown, practicing drills, adapting leash control techniques, switching sides and changing teammates helps keep things interesting.

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 Don't send mixed signals - you are the alpha in your pack
       * Humans go out the door first !
       * you eat 1st - dog waits (no begging!)  
      * no JUMPING ON FURNITURE - invite dog up

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 DOGS on DUTY SERVICE DOG SUPPORT GROUP 

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