In this video I respond to a viewer comment asking about why my dog isn't heeling next to me in my Hot Springs National Park video, even if she is "off-duty".
So today I tackle:
On-Duty vs. Off-Duty service dog behavior
Creating a relationship with my dog and using training methods that encourage independent thinking and creativity
Check out the video to learn more. And remember, it's important for US to meet our dog's needs if we want them to meet ours <3