Service Dog Success - with Victoria Warfel

In this refreshingly honest episode, Victoria from Service Dog Success dives nose-first into the not-so-talked-about world of dog reproduction. From heat cycles and hormone development to when (and why) you shouldn’t rush into spaying and neutering, she breaks down what every responsible dog owner should know. Expect humor, science, personal anecdotes, and just enough “hoo-ha” talk to keep it real...

Positivity in life AND dog training. Along with doctor update and thoughts on it.

How to keep your dog safe at the veterinarian office.

Nail trims, medications, grooming - it can be so much easier once you and your dog have a relationship based on trust and cooperation. Here is how to get it.

Our puppies are heading home - clickers charged and ready to learn! Here is some key info on starting your puppies training right.

Client calls and our advice

A listener asked about washing/retiring their service dog who has been in training for a year, due to lack of enthusiasm for the job. Here is my response.

While NePoPo has its benefits, it is not THE technique (protocol?) that is best for service dogs. Here is some information what we have discovered along the way.

Goal setting for 2025 and tangents (of course) with Holly and Angus

Jamie, Bert & I attended the annual APDT conference in Riverside, California.

Do you bring your service dog along?

We spent two days at Downtown Disney, along with a day at Disneyland and at Disney's California Adventure.

We were in LA for just a couple days. After Universal Studios, we went to Marina del Ray for breakfast, then walked (rolled) to Venice Beach.

Jamie and I (and Bert) did the VIP experience at Universal Studios in Hollywood.

James, Owlbert and I flew from Orlando, Florida to Los Angeles, California for our 10-day trip covering LA, Universal Hollywood, Venice Beach, Disneyland, and Riverside for the APDT (Association of Pro Dog Trainers) Conference. I broke his down into parts, this first includes traveling with your service dog via Southwest Airlines and lyft/uber.

Hurricane Milton came through and caused some serious devastation to Florida. Luckily we were spared. Here is how we prepped for it.

We attended SEPHORiA 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia - me and Owlbert & Tera and Pirate. Here is how it went.

Owlbert & his daughter Pirate came with us to Georgia Aquarium - here is how it went.

Owlbert & his daughter Pirate came with Tera & I on our road trip to Atlanta. Tips and advice on traveling with your service dog.

we have had people ask us questions, here are our answers.

since we are on our way to Atlanta for Sephoria 2024, here is a recap of last years, in New York City. We also discuss the challenges of service dogs in big cities.

all of our breeding dogs have earned their IABCA international championships. Tera joins me in discussing the experience and why we aim to earn this.

I was diagnosed at 19 yr old, but have been passing out since I was in the single digits. Here about my dysautonomia journey.

This episode is in response to a comment on one of our earlier episodes, asking about having your service dog carry medications for you.

What we love and what we don't.