DiscoverService Dog Success - with Victoria Warfel
Service Dog Success - with Victoria Warfel
Claim Ownership

Service Dog Success - with Victoria Warfel

Author: Victoria Warfel

Subscribed: 143Played: 3,155
Share

Description

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, along with the head trainer for Heart & Soul Dog Training.

Due to her unique experience as a service dog owner, as well as a professional dog trainer and professional service dog trainer for close to 20 years, Victoria understands what all is involved in training a service dog from puppy to working partner.

https://linktr.ee/hopesd
223 Episodes
Reverse
Holly joined me on a Facebook live to discuss Halloween safety.
Here is the history of where we are now.
Summer 2025 update

Summer 2025 update

2025-10-1201:08:41

Its been a couple months - here is what has been going on with Hope Service Dogs & with me.
Mistakes and how to course correct
So many tasks, so little time...
Kind of a tangent-y episode.
One of our audience questions, that we answer.
Gear Fear?

Gear Fear?

2025-05-2525:32

What to do if your service dog does NOT like their gear?
And what is the difference between SD, ESA, Therapy dog?
Regarding people who try to "beat the system"
What you do with your puppy depends on what you want when your puppy is grown.
Socialization Mistakes

Socialization Mistakes

2025-04-1324:30

The main socialization mistakes we see.
Can Service Dogs Still Be Dogs?  explores the balance between a service dog's working role and their ability to enjoy a fulfilling, happy life. While service dogs have important jobs, they should still be allowed to experience play, relaxation, and bonding with their handlers.Blog on this episode - https://hopeservicedogs.org/blog/can-service-dogs-still-be-dogs
In this refreshingly honest episode, Victoria from Service Dog Success dives nose-first into the not-so-talked-about world of dog reproduction. From heat cycles and hormone development to when (and why) you shouldn’t rush into spaying and neutering, she breaks down what every responsible dog owner should know. Expect humor, science, personal anecdotes, and just enough “hoo-ha” talk to keep it real.To read the blog post related to this, https://hopeservicedogs.org/blog/understanding-dog-reproduction-what-you-need-to-know-about-spaying-and-neutering
Positivity in life AND dog training. Along with doctor update and thoughts on it.
How to keep your dog safe at the veterinarian office.
Nail trims, medications, grooming - it can be so much easier once you and your dog have a relationship based on trust and cooperation. Here is how to get it.
Our puppies are heading home - clickers charged and ready to learn! Here is some key info on starting your puppies training right.
Client Calls & Advice

Client Calls & Advice

2025-01-2644:57

Client calls and our advice
Listener Q & My A

Listener Q & My A

2025-01-1930:38

A listener asked about washing/retiring their service dog who has been in training for a year, due to lack of enthusiasm for the job. Here is my response.
loading
Comments