Service Dog Training Institute

Do you have an adolescent service dog candidate? Having issue with age-related behaviors? Join us for this FREE chat at 1pm Pacific today! Zoom link in the comments.

Q&A Chat Topic: Thriving in Adolescence in Service Dogs. ��Date: August 08, 2026�Time: 01:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (US and Canada) (20:00 UTC)
Meet the community! You are not alone! Bring your questions, share your experience and find solutions to the Crazy Adolescent Brain. Please �arrive on time.

Treibball (aka Herding Balls or Push Ball) is about so much more than pushing balls.
It’s a recreational activity that gives your dog a job, provides mental exercise, strengthens teamwork, and teaches valuable training skills along the way.
My new self-paced online Treibball course takes you from introducing your dog to the first ball through advanced skills and competition, if you decide to go that far.
But the real value is what you learn along the way.
You’ll learn how to:
• Break complex behaviours into small, achievable steps
• Train multiple skills in parallel rather than strictly in sequence
• Recognize stress, frustration, and changes in arousal
• Teach your dog to manage arousal and return to thinking and problem solving
• Know when to make training easier and when to level up
• Use problem solving and persistence to build confident learners
• Adapt training to your own abilities—you can train standing, sitting, or with limited mobility
The course is great for pet dog owners, professional trainers, sport dog handlers, and service dog teams. Many of the skills developed through Treibball carry directly into service dog work, including targeting, distance work, impulse control under arousal, and problem solving.
Lessons are delivered in bite-sized videos, most under five minutes, with clear training criteria so you always know what you're working on and where to go next.
You’ll also have access to a student forum where you can ask questions, share your progress, and connect with other students 24/7.
And you get two full years of access, so there’s no need to rush.
If you're looking for a recreational activity that does more than tire your dog out—one that helps you both become better training partners—come take a look at the new Treibball course.
Ready to discover what Treibball can do for you and your dog? Find the new online course in the first comment.

Have you seen our August Newsletter Yet?
We take a look at adolescence in dogs and offer discounts of 3 classes, Including our new self-paced Treibball class!
https://servicedogtraininginstitute.online/category/all-topics/newsletter/

Learning how to be a good trainer involves you learning the theory and practical so your dog can learn easily.
This month we are offering 20% off on top of the already 25% off the bundle of foundation skill classes.
Total will be: CA$147.20 or ~ US$105 for all 6 classes!
��Once you take these classes you will be able to teach your dog any behavior or task that is needed as a service dog that your dog is physically capable to performing (barring trauma). �
Be sure to apply the coupon code when purchasing the bundle. SUCCESS20
Sign up now as offer expires July 30, 2026

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Have you read our new blog post? It's always good to review your training knowledge and practices as they are the key to clear communication and good training!

Have you seen our most recent newsletter? Tons of Practical Training Tips! New FREE service dog resources!
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