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Service Dog Success - with Victoria Warfel

Service Dog Success - with Victoria Warfel

By Victoria Warfel

Victoria is one of the top names in the service dog industry. She is Executive Director of Hope Service Dogs, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non profit that breeds, raises and trains the best golden retriever service dogs. While HSD specializes in started service puppies and dysautonomia (POTS), we train for a variety of disabilities. Pups can go home at 8 weeks old to work with owner & trainer or stay to continue working with our service dog trainers. All service puppy prospects go home with Victoria Warfel's online course found at servicedog.teachable.com.
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Realistic Expectations for your Service Dog

Realistic Expectations for your Service Dog

What should your puppy "know" and KNOW at 8 weeks old? At 6 months old?

Mar 25, 202451:43
Scent-Based Service Dog Task Training

Scent-Based Service Dog Task Training

So many scent-based service dog task training questions, we did a whole podcast on them for you!

Jan 10, 202401:04:05
Whelping Set Up & Puppy Delivery Supply Cart

Whelping Set Up & Puppy Delivery Supply Cart

While we wait for Lucy's last litter, and Flounder's first litter, here is our set up.

Jan 10, 202413:48
Burn Outs & Wash Outs

Burn Outs & Wash Outs

We don’t want your dog to burn out air wash out. Here are the tips for success, so that doesn’t happen.
Sep 13, 202330:55
Health Testing - what does a service dog *really* need?

Health Testing - what does a service dog *really* need?

Hips, elbows, eyes and heart. Eyes and heart. And more.
Sep 03, 202339:52
Dogs Before Service Dogs

Dogs Before Service Dogs

Your dog must be a dog before they are a service dog
Aug 22, 202326:59
Can I get a service dog for anxiety? What tasks and breed considerations to keep in mind.

Can I get a service dog for anxiety? What tasks and breed considerations to keep in mind.

Service dogs for anxiety and what you need to know
Jul 31, 202348:35
Rant About Washington DC

Rant About Washington DC

We went to Washington DC for the Service Dogs For Veterans Conference, hear about some of our experiences.

Jul 23, 202309:43
Service Dog Adventure, AKA how to do your first SDIT outing

Service Dog Adventure, AKA how to do your first SDIT outing

Our first SDA was a smash! What to do to prepare your service dog in training and yourself to not only tackle your first mall outing - or anywhere outing - but how to help your dog be an “A” student.
Jul 16, 202335:06
When Are Your Ready For A Service Dog?

When Are Your Ready For A Service Dog?

We discuss some top concerns when deciding if a service dog is right for you.
Jul 09, 202334:34
3 D’s of Dog Training - Distance, Distraction, Duration

3 D’s of Dog Training - Distance, Distraction, Duration

We cover the three D’s of dog training and how they can be applied to all the training with your dog.
Jul 02, 202319:44
The 3 - now 4 - C’s of Dog Training

The 3 - now 4 - C’s of Dog Training

Here is the birth of the 4 C’s of dog training
Jun 27, 202332:17
Level UP Your Training with the Pillars Of Perfection

Level UP Your Training with the Pillars Of Perfection

We discuss our Pillars of Perfection, and how foundations and sequencing can help you level up your training.

Mar 01, 202351:49
Whelping & The First Few Days

Whelping & The First Few Days

We had two litters last week, Ginger's Pocahontas litter of 10 was born on 2/14, Valentine's Day, & Leta's Princess & The Frog (Tiana) litter of 12 was born on 2/16, 2-days later. Both are sired by AJ, aka MBIS RBIS GCHG CH Chestnut Then Came You SDHF, MBISS, the number 1 Golden Retriever in 2021, and now the face of Purina. 

Hear how delivery goes, and those first few days afterwards. And we answer a lot of questions. 

Feb 20, 202301:19:48
Ethical (Service) Dog Breeding

Ethical (Service) Dog Breeding

There are 5 points to look at when looking at a breeder:
1. health testing
2. temperament
3. health & care
4. puppy development
5. puppy picks & go home

Feb 11, 202301:29:56
Travel with your Service Dog

Travel with your Service Dog

We are back!

In this episode, we discuss flying with your service dog - DOT paperwork, TSA, boarding - along with rental cars, hotels, air b&b, and more. 

Jan 31, 202301:38:02
Starting Public Access with your Service Dog

Starting Public Access with your Service Dog

Age, skills, location, and so much more. A few tangents, but they all relate back to the main topic...

Aug 12, 202201:08:39
How To Start Your Service Puppy

How To Start Your Service Puppy

Have a pad of paper and your fav writing tool for this episode. You will want to take notes, I guarantee it. 

Jul 27, 202258:31
Dysautonomia Service Dogs, Scent Alerts & Task Training

Dysautonomia Service Dogs, Scent Alerts & Task Training

Dysautonomia Service Dogs, Scent Alert training & other Dysautonomia tasks. 

Jul 19, 202201:23:02
Foundation Skills for Service Dog Tasks

Foundation Skills for Service Dog Tasks

From our webinar, you will want to have something to write down all this information - its a game changer!

Jul 15, 202201:15:53
What TASKS Do You Need (For Your Service Dog)?

What TASKS Do You Need (For Your Service Dog)?

So many tasks, so little time.
Jun 18, 202201:01:29
Is A Service Dog Right For You?

Is A Service Dog Right For You?

This is the first in our new series (Zoom meetings). Answering that very first question that everyone asks.

Jun 07, 202201:08:54
Breeding & Health Testing

Breeding & Health Testing

What do you look for when looking for a service dog candidate? Our top three recommendations are Golden Retrievers, Standard Poodles, and Yellow Labrador Retrievers. Does that mean all Goldens are created equal?

Nov 02, 202152:14
Puppies, Socialization and updates

Puppies, Socialization and updates

Puppies are 3 mo old now
Jun 27, 202142:15
Accessability Travel

Accessability Travel

Shayne and I met up in San Antonio for the Military Working Dog Conference.
May 10, 202138:53
Flying with your SD & Posh Poodle Pup-date

Flying with your SD & Posh Poodle Pup-date

Flying with your Service Dog after DOT rule change - Frozen's Diana (aka Banana) just flew in!

Roma x George poodle puppies (Posh litter) were born (Good) Friday, how are they doing?

Apr 07, 202101:34:08
Movement Markers workshop with Maryna Ozuna

Movement Markers workshop with Maryna Ozuna

Our second Movement Markers workshop with Maryna Ozuna. Here were some of our take always.
Mar 16, 202155:20
Foundations to set your service puppy up for success

Foundations to set your service puppy up for success

Service dog skills your dog needs to know before starting
Mar 09, 202148:18
Tasks - ones we love, ones we don’t

Tasks - ones we love, ones we don’t

So many tasks - but they are not all they are made out to be!
Mar 02, 202146:45
Washing out or retiring your Service Dog

Washing out or retiring your Service Dog

When is it time to wash out, or retire, your service dog? What should you look for?
Feb 07, 202144:19
How disabled must you be for a service dog?

How disabled must you be for a service dog?

How disabled must/should you be for a service dog?

Dec 25, 202057:22
How to Train Your Puppy (what to focus on in the beginning)

How to Train Your Puppy (what to focus on in the beginning)

There is so much to teach your puppy - he knows nothing! What do you want to "put your money" on, and how do you teach everything he needs to know.

Dec 02, 202057:22
Environment Exposure, Socialization, Your Puppy & A Global Pandemic

Environment Exposure, Socialization, Your Puppy & A Global Pandemic

How do you socialize your pup, properly, during a pandemic?

Dec 02, 202051:51
After our NePoPo® Service Dog School with Victoria Warfel.... on the way to Universal Studios

After our NePoPo® Service Dog School with Victoria Warfel.... on the way to Universal Studios

Such a long week! Going to relax at Universal.

Nov 18, 202034:04
Certification in Dog Training

Certification in Dog Training

Why certification is essential.

Nov 18, 202030:27
Prepping for our NePoPo® Service Dog School - with Victoria Warfel, Guardian Homes, Breeds and more

Prepping for our NePoPo® Service Dog School - with Victoria Warfel, Guardian Homes, Breeds and more

So much that we cover in this episode

Nov 18, 202051:52
Fluffy, Universal & SeaWorld, Genetics and why it matters

Fluffy, Universal & SeaWorld, Genetics and why it matters

Recap of our awesome weekend at SeaWorld with Gypsy & Ross, and Universal with Gypsy & Fluffy (his first visit!). 

How to make your service dog in trainings first outings easier.

Genetic issues & why testing matters.

heartsoulk9.com

Oct 28, 202049:06
E-Collar on Service Dogs?!?!

E-Collar on Service Dogs?!?!

Do service dogs really NEED to use an e-collar?

Oct 23, 202028:38
I'm back!

I'm back!

After 2 months in Missouri (at NePoPo® with Michael & Bart Bellon), I'm home. In this episode, we give you pup-dates on Hope Service Dog's breeding program, along with hot spot advice, some take aways from school, and much more.


HeartSoulK9.com 

Oct 14, 202001:00:05
Dysautomomia, Ehler-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), MCAS Service Dog - Tasks To Train

Dysautomomia, Ehler-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), MCAS Service Dog - Tasks To Train

Have you been diagnosed with:

Dysautonomia (including POTS)
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
MCAS

Thinking a service dog may be able to help you, but unsure of what TASKS the dog can be trained to do to help you? 

This podcast is for you!


HeartSoulK9.com 

Aug 19, 202040:59
Disney World with Service Dogs during COVID

Disney World with Service Dogs during COVID

We visited Animal Kingdom, Studios, and Epcot with Service Dogs & Service Dogs (Puppies) in training. Find out what Disney is doing different during COVID and how it pertains to service dogs. 

Aug 11, 202001:04:24
Our BIG Announcement!

Our BIG Announcement!

Dream Dogz is now Heart & Soul Dog Training!

Aug 05, 202040:52
How to do Universal Studios during COVID with Service Dogs in Training

How to do Universal Studios during COVID with Service Dogs in Training

We brought 2 service dogs in training and 2 service puppies to Universal and share our experience.

Jul 29, 202001:07:19
Announcements & More

Announcements & More

What is going on with us.

Jul 22, 202028:57
NePoPo® Gold School recap

NePoPo® Gold School recap

Karen & I are heading back from our 4th NePoPo® Gold School. Our minds are still whirling, but we share some of our take-aways.

Jul 16, 202058:40
Good Foundations

Good Foundations

What are the foundations you need, so your dog learns easier, faster, and better?

Jul 16, 202026:47
Socializing Your Puppy/Dog During COVID

Socializing Your Puppy/Dog During COVID

Service dog prospects or companion puppies, how do you socialize during a global pandemic?

Jul 16, 202050:55
Your NEW Puppy! (Now What?!)

Your NEW Puppy! (Now What?!)

Our Frozen litter just went home. Here is what the owners can expect. And what YOU should expect from YOUR breeder!

Jul 01, 202029:28
Pup-Date, Temperament Testing & placing puppies

Pup-Date, Temperament Testing & placing puppies

Our last pup-date before the puppies head home. We temperament tested and figured out who goes where.

Jun 30, 202049:18
Working board & train service dogs

Working board & train service dogs

We did something a little different. This is the intro. Check out our Facebook page - Dream Dogz- Central Florida Dog Training - for the individual videos working the dogs.

Jun 10, 202014:35