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

Episodes

Using a Wheelchair & More 20.03.2019 41:17

In this episode, we answer some questions, discuss how to travel with your service dog, and what having to use a wheelchair for outings has taught me. While our webinar is on Facebook Live (on our Dream Dogz page, www.facebook.com/DreamK9), we share this with you so you don't miss anything. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com

How to keep your dog in tip top shape, so they are happier, healthier, work longer and live longer 13.03.2019 1:22:30

How do you know if your dog is fat, thin, or just right? What is "just right?" How can you help your dog lose weight if needed?  While our webinar is on Facebook Live (on our Dream Dogz page, www.facebook.com/DreamK9), we share this with you so you don't miss anything. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com

NePoPo Silver School 07.03.2019 1:15:57

I graduated from Bart & Michael Bellon's NePoPo Silver School last week, why did I go? What did I learn? How was the trip? While our webinar is on Facebook Live (on our Dream Dogz page, www.facebook.com/DreamK9), we share this with you so you don't miss anything. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com

Your service dog is in heat, now what? How much free help? Being positive. 20.02.2019 50:34

In this episode, we cover three main topics, along with some tangents. Your service dog is in heat, now what? How much free help? Being positive. While our webinar is on Facebook Live (on our Dream Dogz page, www.facebook.com/DreamK9), we share this with you so you don't miss anything. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com

Your Ideal Dog Training Session (plus Food & Feeding) 13.02.2019 1:22:37

How do you schedule and structure your training sessions so your dog becomes all he can be? How long should your sessions be? Kibble or treats? What to do directly afterwards for optimal learning? How many skills should you train at a time? And more!  While our webinar is on Facebook Live (on our Dream Dogz page, www.facebook.com/DreamK9), we share this with you so you don't miss anything. Vi...

Building Food Drive & Starting Heel 06.02.2019 40:22

Perfect for any dog, necessary for service dogs. We cover how to build food drive, the difference between loose leash walking and a formal heel, and how to train for both. While our webinar is on Facebook Live (on our Dream Dogz page, www.facebook.com/DreamK9), we share this with you so you don't miss anything. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com

Service Dogs: Disney vs Universal Studios 30.01.2019 1:06:42

Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios (Florida), how to they compare when it comes to service dogs?  While our webinar is on Facebook Live (on our Dream Dogz page, www.facebook.com/DreamK9), we share this with you so you don't miss anything. Victoria Warfel Richard Warfel DreamK9.com

How the story you tell shapes your world (and your dogs) 23.01.2019 1:02:22

"He's a rescue" "He hates having his nails trimmed" "She was abused" "She doesn't like other dogs" The story you tell - and keep telling - shapes your world, and your dog's world. How to change that to a positive approach to make things happen you never thought were possible. While our webinar is on Facebook Live (on our Dream Dogz page, www.facebook.com/DreamK9), we share this with you so you don...

LAZY training - how to train your dog when you don't have the time (clicker training) 16.01.2019 1:12:53

It's bound to happen at some point. You are too busy, or incapable, or the weather doesn't cooperate. Here is what to do about it. While our webinar is on Facebook Live (on our Dream Dogz page, www.facebook.com/DreamK9), we share this with you so you don't miss anything.

How To Start Your Service Puppy/Service Dog Candidate Right 08.01.2019 57:20

Where to find your service puppy (or service dog candidate), what to look for, what to do, and how to do it. Set your puppy up for success! While our webinar is on Facebook Live (on our Dream Dogz page, www.facebook.com/DreamK9), we share this with you so you don't miss anything.

Goals & Goal Setting for 2019 02.01.2019 1:08:12

Since 2019 is here, let's look ahead to what the new year brings for you, your personal, professional, family, and dog life. While our webinar is on Facebook Live (on our Dream Dogz page, www.facebook.com/DreamK9), we share this with you so you don't miss anything.

Choosing your new puppy or dog - what to look for 19.12.2018 1:05:23

Listen in to our weekly webinar. This one is live, on location, in Disney World! While our webinar is on Facebook Live (on our Dream Dogz page, www.facebook.com/DreamK9), we share this with you so you don't miss anything.

Set your dog up for success, surviving the holidays 12.12.2018 1:07:38

FEAR periods in your dog and what you can do about it 05.12.2018 1:03:24

Service Dogs at Epcot, Disney World 29.11.2018 37:18

Service Dog Q&A - Webinar 2018-11-20 21.11.2018 1:20:55