LIMA, or Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive training, is a humane approach that emphasizes positive reinforcement while minimizing stress, fear, and punishment. Used by leading service dog organizations, LIMA builds trust between dog and handler, ensuring effective learning, compassion, and lasting partnerships based on respect and understanding.
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Three Types of Service Dog Fraud You Should Know About
When people hear the term service dog fraud, they usually think of a pet in a…
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Are People Instinctively Drawn to Dogs?
Those of us who work with service dogs and puppies in training get special insight…
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Do Dogs Need Boots in Hot or Cold Weather?
An ongoing debate continues among the service dog handlers and puppy raisers I know –…
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Service Dog Fraud Is Illegal in 32 States What About Yours?
Service dogs are life-changing partners for people with disabilities, helping them live more independently. Unfortunately,…
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Should I Hire a Trainer to Make My Pet a Service Dog?
People often ask, “Should I make my pet a service dog?” While it may be possible,…
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Lessons Learned Traveling with a Service Dog
Introduction Traveling with a service dog is more complicated than travelling alone, but it’s worth…
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Are Emotional Support Animal Certifying Websites Legit?
From websites offering discounted prices and instant certifications to claims of being able to take…
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What Does it Take to Make a Service Dog?
Puppies must be properly socialized at a very young age to become calm, well-mannered adults. Socialization is an essential step in making a service dog, that short training programs cannot offer.
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Unleashing Ease – 10 Products to Simplify life with Dogs
n this post I’ll discuss a number of products we use that make life with lots of dogs easier. If you follow the links to Amazon and buy something discussed here, the commission we might make will be donated to Canine Companions.