Service Dogs in Training on the Metro/Subway

One of the biggest mistakes I see with service dog training is handlers trying to do too much too soon, especially with younger dogs.

During Haley’s continued public access training, we took the opportunity to make a quick video on the importance of waiting until the right time to work on more advanced tasks with your service dog, like going for a ride on the metro.

Waiting until your dog has mastered the basic obedience skills and is comfortable experiencing new environments is not only better for the dog and the handler, but the public as well. Let me know what you think in the comments below. Have a great day!

PODCAST ALERT - Living and Working with a Chronic Illness

I recently rejoined Stephanie McCabe on her podcast, Dog Women Unleashed - Let the conversation begin, to talk about what it’s like “Living and Working with a Chronic Illness”.

This episode is JAM PACKED with information about our experiences not only living with, but running successful businesses with a chronic illness.

Check it out to hear my perspective on the following topics:

  • Chronic Illness vs. Disability

  • “Looking” Normal with an Illness or Disability

  • Defining the ‘Spoons Theory’

  • Not Letting Your Illness Define Who You Are

  • Medical Roadblocks for Women

  • Partner Support

  • Making my Business Work Through Delegation

  • Self-care Through Prayer and Meditation

  • Being Kind to Others in Our Profession

  • Benefit of Humor

Discussion Participants:

Host: Stephanie McCabe https://www.dogwomenunleashed.com/

Guests: Me of course! (Leslie Horton)

Tori Roser https://www.pawlisheddog.com/

Megan Sierra http://www.expeditionpaws.com/

Click on the picture below to head over to Stephanie’s website where you can listen or download the podcast on all major podcasting platforms.

Let’s us know what you think in the comments.

Have a great day! Leslie

How to Correctly Interact with a Service Dog and Their Handler in Public Places.

This topic is very near and dear to my heart, not just as a trainer, but as someone who requires a service dog as well. Please watch this short video so you will be better prepared the next time you see a service dog and their handler in public … it just might be me and my dog Razzle! Thanks, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Razzle and I enjoying a beautiful spring day!

Razzle and I enjoying a beautiful spring day!

Advice for New Dog Trainers - A Podcast You Don't Want to Miss!

I had the absolute pleasure of joining host Stephanie McCabe on her podcast, Dog Women Unleashed - Let the conversation begin.

The title and topic of this episode is “Advice to New Trainers From Those Who Have Been Training Animals for Over 20 Years”. We not only talk about our backgrounds and passion for training dogs, we discuss the “stuff” we wish we knew as new trainers and we offer advice for those just beginning their animal training career. If you’re new to the dog training world OR thinking about becoming a dog trainer, this podcast is for you. Thanks Stephanie!

Discussion Participants:

Host: Stephanie McCabe https://www.dogwomenunleashed.com/

Guests: Me of course! (Leslie Horton)

Valerie Ann Erwin https://www.newpaltzdogtraining.com/

Elizabeth Hostler http://greensburgbedandbiscuit.com/index.html

Click on the picture below to head over to Stephanie’s website where you can listen or download the podcast on all major podcasting platforms.

Let’s us know what you think in the comments.

Have a great day! Leslie