Service Dog Success - with 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, 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

response to an email

I received an email from a listener with a bunch of questions. Here are the answers.

12-21
30:50

Service Dog OR Service Dog In Training?

Service PuppyService ProspectService Dog In TrainingService Dog

12-14
47:29

Service Dog Breeds (and why Goldens are the best)

There are "unicorns" - but to set yourself up for success, we recommend going with one of our Goldens. And here is why.

11-30
36:57

Travel to North Carolina with 4 Service Dogs

We went to Charlotte, North Carolina for a go home. Here is our recap on the drive home.

11-23
42:15

Prep your Service Dog for Theme Parks

How to prep your dog for theme parks!

11-09
32:44

What you NEED to know about puppies!

Tera, Willy, Bridget and I were on our way to the Mall at Millenia in Orlando. During our hour car ride, we discussed PUPPIES - and what you NEED to know about them and their training.

11-02
48:14

Halloween Safety with your Service Dog

Holly joined me on a Facebook live to discuss Halloween safety.

10-26
38:43

Dream Dogz to Heart & Soul to Hope Service Dogs

Here is the history of where we are now.

10-19
27:44

Summer 2025 update

Its been a couple months - here is what has been going on with Hope Service Dogs & with me.

10-12
01:08:41

Mistakes owners make with their service dog

Mistakes and how to course correct

07-20
33:47

Tasks we do NOT like for service dogs

So many tasks, so little time...

07-13
51:54

Friendships (& Service Dogs)

Kind of a tangent-y episode.

07-06
31:53

How to be a Psychiatric Service Dog Trainer

One of our audience questions, that we answer.

07-01
33:36

Gear Fear?

What to do if your service dog does NOT like their gear?

05-25
25:32

How long does it take to train a service dog?

And what is the difference between SD, ESA, Therapy dog?

05-04
45:39

Service Dog FRAUD - LIARS!

Regarding people who try to "beat the system"

04-27
21:03

Puppy Training & End Goals

What you do with your puppy depends on what you want when your puppy is grown.

04-20
43:24

Socialization Mistakes

The main socialization mistakes we see.

04-13
24:30

Can Service Dogs Still Be Dogs?

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

04-06
21:30

Let’s Talk About Sex (and Spay/Neuter): Demystifying Dog Reproduction

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

03-30
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