Paw's Up, It's my Family!; Veterans begin to learn more advanced cues with their #ServiceDogs, such as “Rest”
?Instructor and yellow Labrador in training who is placing their paw up on her lap.
College English professor, and his yellow Labrador?#GuideDog?during a day of teaching in the 1970s
Texanspup Kirby's success on and off the #puppybowl field can largely be attributed to his volunteer puppy raiser Mackenzie, who dedicates her time & energy into raising Kirby to be a confident, well socialized and calm future service dog.
As our class training progresses the veterans begin to learn more advanced cues with their?#ServiceDogs, such as “Rest”. When given the verbal cue, the dog places their head on the handlers lap. This can be helpful for alleviating stress, or anxiety whether at home or in a public setting.