Downloadable Resources
Service Dog in Training Handout
Interested people often want to pet our service dogs, but this can be an issue when we are training for focus. Turn those moments into training opportunities by using these cards!
Let people know if your dog is feeling shy, excited (might jump!), prefers to just sniff, should sit for petting, etc.
Print size: 5×7 cards.
Blank Training Flashcards
You can fill in four flashcards on each page with this download to help you remember what to practice during your training sessions. Make up several flashcards and mix them up to add some variety to your session!
Print size: 8.5×11 paper.
Training Session Planners
Use our daily and weekly training planners to schedule your training like a pro!
Short, daily training sessions are the most effective and efficient way to train your dog. Schedule 5 or 10 minute training sessions with each of your dog’s meals, in the morning, afternoon and evening, or however it works for you. Don’t forget to pick something to warm your dog up with – a barometer behavior – to make sure he is ready for the challenging stuff!
Print size: 8.5×11 paper.
Scent Training Log
Help yourself remember details from past training sessions, easily see your progress, and have proof of your dog’s training with a training log.
Print size: 8.5×11 paper.
Slow Treats for Impulse Control
Save your fingers and teach your pup to wait patiently and take treats gently!
Print size: 8.5×11 paper.
Evaluating Service Dog Candidates
Excellent information on how to pick a service dog from choosing a breed to temperament testing for puppy and adult dogs.
Click the link to get this download from the original creator.
Print size: 8.5×11 paper.
Loose Leash Walking
A quick guide to improving your dog’s loose leash walking skills. Click the download button to go to original creator’s website.
Print size: 8.5×11 paper.
Engage-Disengage Game for Excited, Fearful, Or Frustrated Dogs
This is the easiest way to teach your dog to focus when he is excited, frustrated, or fearful! The faster you can switch to this game when distractions come up the better a trainer you will be.
Note: original source, choosepositivedogtraining.com appears to be under construction. Please use and share this PDF with proper credits at the bottom of the page.
Click the brown button to learn more about how to use this game from clickertraining.com.
Print size: 8.5×11 paper.
