The Assistance Dog Foundation's approach combines standard-aligned requirements with audit-grade, technology-supported documentation to reduce bias and increase transparency. The certification process ...

Dog training isn’t regulated—and you have to read websites closely to spot aversive trainers, according to research published in Anthrozoös. The study also shows that positive reinforcement trainers ...

HSTB's Glen Hatchell with dog friend (courtesy of Glen Hatchell) Glen Hatchell, an accomplished dog trainer and behavior expert–having held the Certified Professional Dog Trainer certification since ...

VERO BEACH — Over the years, I have received numerous requests for therapy dog training and certification. Since I don't currently have any dogs that are appropriate for therapy dog work, I cannot be ...

Liz Bax, founder of Therapy Paws, said service dogs provide an outward service to an individual, such as detecting changes in ...