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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...