by pawservicedogs | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog, How Dogs Can Change the World
IMPLICIT PREJUDICE The series of blogs, “How Dogs Can Change the World: One Lesson at a Time” will combine the knowledge gained after 15 years of dog training, experiences from living with PTSD/TBI/Suicidal Ideation, and the unimaginable benefits gained from 4-legged...
by pawservicedogs | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog, How Dogs Can Change the World
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT DEFINED The term “Positive Reinforcement” is used throughout the dog training world. While it seems like a straightforward concept, it’s rare to find a trainer or dog training company who fully understand and apply the concept throughout all...
by pawservicedogs | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog, How Dogs Can Change the World
MOTIVATION FOR PROPER DOG WALKING Ok, so this entry isn’t going to have one of those life-altering lessons when you realize how training your dog has changed your entire perception of the world, but it’s a huge source of irritation for me when training dogs. Whether...
by pawservicedogs | Jun 1, 2022 | The Beginning
THE MOTIVATION BEHIND IT ALL It was 2013 and I had been on the same couch for the last five days following my release from the hospital. The multiple physical injuries paled in comparison to the psychological trauma suffered that past 18 months in Afghanistan and the...
by pawservicedogs | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog, How Dogs Can Change the World
MOTIVATION TO SEE THE WORLD AS COLOR BLIND One of my final duties in the military was being a Senior Drill Sergeant. The best part of this job was having the opportunity to shape the lives of our future soldiers, leaders, and everyday citizens. I was extremely lucky...
