Victoria Warfel

Service Dog Success - with Victoria Warfel

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Victoria is one of the top names in the service dog industry. She is Executive Director of Hope Service Dogs, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non profit that breeds, raises and trains the best golden retriever service dogs, along with the head trainer for Heart & Soul Dog Training. Due to her unique experience as a service dog owner, as well as a professional dog trainer and professional service dog trainer for close to 20 years, Victoria understands what all is involved in training a service dog from puppy to working partner. https://linktr.ee/hopesd

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Victoria Warfel

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Service Puppy To Service Dog In Training Evaluation 30.05.2018 11:16

Since we start Service Puppy training at 8 weeks old, we make sure we evaluate at around 6 months old to see if the puppy should continue training and move up to SDIT. http://www.dreamk9.com/podcast10/

What To Look For In A Service Dog Trainer 23.05.2018 10:11

A lot of trainers think they can train a service dog, but there is a big difference between teaching a dog for a few weeks and knowing what it is really like having a service dog. http://www.dreamk9.com/podcast09/

How To Start Training Your Service Dog 16.05.2018 7:38

Keep it short, keep it fun, keep it easy. http://www.dreamk9.com/podcast08/

Can Your Service Dog Visit With People While Working? 09.05.2018 14:52

Some people never let their service dog greet others, and others let their service dog say "hi!" to everyone they meet. Which is right? http://www.dreamk9.com/podcast07/

Where To Start Training Your Service Dog 02.05.2018 15:41

Where - what stores and locations - should you start your service dog in training's training? http://www.dreamk9.com/podcast06/

When To Start Training Your Service Dog 25.04.2018 16:06

When - at what age - should you start your service dog in training's training? http://www.dreamk9.com/podcast05/

Working Service Dogs In The Hot Weather 21.04.2018 11:09

Since we live in Florida, we know all about working your service dog in the heat. We share our top tips with you. http://www.dreamk9.com/podcast04/

How To Choose A Service Dog Candidate 15.04.2018 18:44

There are so many options! How can you choose a service dog prospect and be successful so you don't have to wash him out? http://www.dreamk9.com/podcast03/

Is A Service Dog Right For You? 14.04.2018 9:07

This is the first question you have to ask yourself when thinking of getting a service dog. http://www.dreamk9.com/podcast02/

What Is A Service Dog? 14.04.2018 11:52

What is a service dog? What do they do? http://www.dreamk9.com/podcast01/