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Exceeding Service Dog Trainer Standards

McNeight, CCS, BGS2011-10-06T16:12:51-07:00

Mary McNeight and her trained service dog Liame laughing with Dr. Ian Dunbar in one of his dog training Seminars. The Service Dog Academy is proud to be listed as a provider of service dog training on the Delta Society website, a non-profit human/pet organization based in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 1977, the Delta Society’s mission is to advance human health and well-being through positive interactions with animals. Their Pet Partners programs are making a difference in communities around the globe. In addition to promoting their members many human/animal bonding activities including nursing home and elementary school visits, The Delta Society [...]

Exceeding Service Dog Trainer StandardsMcNeight, CCS, BGS2011-10-06T16:12:51-07:00

Firecrackers And The 4th Of July

McNeight, CCS, BGS2020-07-03T08:43:54-07:00

Firecrackers, even like the simple ones pictured, can cause anxiety in your dog. Since I have two VERY sound sensitive dogs, I know what a pain the 4th of July can be for both human and dog alike. The lack of sleep, the pacing dogs and the ultimate fear that they might jump through the window in an attempt to get out of the house are all my daily companions in the days preceding, during and after the fourth. Here are some tips for the 4th that I have found successful in dealing with my sound sensitive service dogs. Make sure [...]

Firecrackers And The 4th Of JulyMcNeight, CCS, BGS2020-07-03T08:43:54-07:00

How Service Dogs Increase Independent Living

McNeight, CCS, BGS2012-10-14T13:17:10-07:00

Service Dog Academy class students during a training exercise at a local mall. Mobility and independence are human qualities that we take for granted until we no longer have them. But when physical injury or illness or mental trauma or impairment strike, the associated loses also affect self-esteem, confidence, happiness and even safety. Scientists can’t explain the human-dog bond but they do know that it circumvents the intelligence and goes straight to the heart of the matter. Now service dogs more than ever are at the forefront of healing the stress of war ravaged veterans, unlocking the minds of children with [...]

How Service Dogs Increase Independent LivingMcNeight, CCS, BGS2012-10-14T13:17:10-07:00

How Dogs Learn – Seattle Style

McNeight, CCS, BGS2011-10-06T16:10:21-07:00

In May, the Service Dog Academy attended a three day dog trainer seminar in Seattle conducted by Dr. Ian Dunbar, renowned veterinarian, animal behaviorist and writer. Seattle is on the cutting-edge of dog training techniques and the Service Dog Academy is leading the pack. The three day event covered all the basics in puppy and adult dog behavior problems as well as specialized training for competition dogs. Regardless of whether you pet is just a beginner or ready for show, the predominant opinion of expert dog trainers, including the Service Dog Academy, is that too many dog owners still respond to [...]

How Dogs Learn – Seattle StyleMcNeight, CCS, BGS2011-10-06T16:10:21-07:00

Adult Dog Training – 10 Professional Trainer Tips

McNeight, CCS, BGS2012-10-14T13:23:42-07:00

Has your adult dog regressed to its terrible two's? Behavior we accept in puppies such as destructive chewing, potty training accidents and separation anxiety become serious problems when our adolescence or adult dog continues or re-starts such behavior. Getting Your Attention Your adult dog's bad behavior could be boredom, depressed, loneliness or just an attempt to get your attention. Before your attention turns to hostile discipline or you consider a permanent separation from your best animal friend, realize that just like humans our pets suffer from emotional problems too. In his own way, your dog is telling you he needs help. [...]

Adult Dog Training – 10 Professional Trainer TipsMcNeight, CCS, BGS2012-10-14T13:23:42-07:00

Best Dog Food Puzzle: The Kongsicle

McNeight, CCS, BGS2012-01-05T07:15:14-08:00

See how you can get a FREE Kong Extreme like the one featured in this video by scheduling your first training appointment today! Stop your dog's anxiety, depression and disruptive boredom with the best dog food puzzle toy recipe: the frozen Kongsicle. Kongs are nontoxic, highly durable and all natural rubber food puzzle toys. This food toy will revive the hunter in your dog and the Kongsicle will soon be your pet's favorite treat. Our pets have not gotten past the hunt, chase and gnaw stage of their evolution. When their basic instincts are denied, they reward us with constant barking, [...]

Best Dog Food Puzzle: The KongsicleMcNeight, CCS, BGS2012-01-05T07:15:14-08:00

Fox News Interview

McNeight, CCS, BGS2012-11-09T10:09:04-08:00

The Service Dog Academy was recently featured on Fox's National News Channel. Our head trainer was one of the dog teams shown during the program (see the above image) and is the dog trainer Dan Springer is referring to at the end of the story. There was a longer piece that included our head trainer working with a diabetic detection service dog but was cut from the story due to election news. We are excited about this opportunity for media exposure so that we can start helping even more people! If you would like more information [...]

Fox News InterviewMcNeight, CCS, BGS2012-11-09T10:09:04-08:00

Educational Advancements

McNeight, CCS, BGS2011-10-06T16:09:05-07:00

Mary McNeight and her service dog Liame laughing with Dr. Ian Dunbar in one of his Seminars. The Service Dog Academy is constantly keeping up on the advancements in the science of dog training! In May of 2010 we attend Dr. Ian Dunbar's (the rock star of dog training) seminar on how to better teach our classes through the use of games. In January of 2010 we attended Clicker Expo in Portland Oregon and learned some great techniques to help us more efficiently train service dogs. Our staff also attended a class on how to train a Diabetic Alert Dogs (see [...]

Educational AdvancementsMcNeight, CCS, BGS2011-10-06T16:09:05-07:00

Pet Dog Classes & In Home Training!

McNeight, CCS, BGS2011-10-06T16:19:23-07:00

PET puppy and adult dog training and socialization classes in West Seattle, Beacon Hill and White Center. Private in home training "pay it forward" program that benefits people with disabilities. We offer Puget Sound's premier pet puppy, adult dog and service dog training and nationwide via Skype's video conferencing.

Pet Dog Classes & In Home Training!McNeight, CCS, BGS2011-10-06T16:19:23-07:00

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