Wild About Pets: Canine Assistants’ Jennifer Arnold

Jennifer explains what Canine Assistants does, and why she considers herself to be much more than a dog trainer. We discuss the three types of abilities they train their dogs in, and learn how Jennifer first became involved with this type of training.



(photo courtesy of Canine Assistants)

Wild About Pets: The Helper Dogs

In part two, we’ll learn where Canine Assistants gets their dogs from, and how they choose who will be the recipients of the trained dogs. Then – Jennifer talks about her new book, what inspired her to write it, and what’s next for Canine Assistants.



(photo courtesy of Canine Assistants)

Wild About Pets: Training Techniques

Jennifer touches on some of the tips and practical advice concerning dog training techniques from her new book; why is socialization so important for puppies, and how can you control dogs’ impulse behavior? You’ll get those answers and more in part three!



(photo courtesy of Canine Assistants)

Canine Assistants

CANINE ASSISTANTS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing service dogs for children and adults who have physical disabilities, epilepsy, or other special needs. Established in 1991, Canine Assistants does not charge for the service it provides; rather, it relies on the generosity of those who recognize that helping one person benefits us all.

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Jennifer Arnold

JENNIFER ARNOLD is the founder and executive director of Canine Assistants, a service-dog school based in Milton, Georgia. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller
Through a Dog’s Eyes, which was also the subject of a PBS documentary. She lives with her husband, veterinarian Kent Bruner, son Chase, three dogs, Bob the cat, eight horses, and a number of other animals.

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