What a trainer needs to know to train a successful Service Dog Team! The author has over 25 years of experience. She walks you through key concepts, the law, the dog, the client and training. Easy to read with many, many pictures,
Entertaining, practical, in-depth service dog training at its best!
- Cues and behaviors
- Sample tests and forms
- Dog temperament and socialization
- The law
- Key concepts
- Client vetting
What experts are saying about The Magic of Training a Service Dog:
Sally is one of the most accomplished Service Dog trainers in the U.S. Her love for training both dog and client are unparalleled. This book is a comprehensive must-have for those trainers who want to train a Service Dog and work closely with clients to creatively meet their needs. Sally uses commonsense, games, humor, and knowledge of the law to create wonderfully successful Service Dog teams.
Sandie Hicks, Service Dog Trainer
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Deals with all aspects of Service Dog Training
I attended Montrucchio's seminar at the APDT conference in Portland. Her book is a comprehensive overview of service dog training. Initially, I wanted the book for the dog evaluation but found Montrucchio's manual covered a multitude of information that is helpful for training beyond service dog work.