REAL Service Dog Training: City Work & Intro to Public Transportation (City Bus)

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In this video I show you an entire training session where we introduce this young standard poodle service dog to a new component of city-work: the city bus. You'll see how we start the session, how we work up to riding the bus, the bus ride itself, and how we wind down this service dog training session.
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[@Purplesquigglystripe]

That’s so interesting to see the different ways that a dog can ride a bus. I don’t plan on training a service dog, but pet dogs are allowed on buses where I’m at.

[@TroubledFerretzz]

You have saved my Service dog from washing out with this video !! Today we are taking out longest bus ride today after lots of short rides.

[@DoggyU]

Yay! So glad it was helpful! Happy training!

[@lifewithmedicalsupportdogs4506]

Nice to see how you teach this we don't have the luxury of getting on buses before they move so I do it when they are small enough to carry, one is a wiggly age of awesome potential shining through and for us a few minor meltdowns normally fixed with cuddles and play brakes

[@DoggyU]

You'd be surprised how accommodating public transit can be if you ask. I've had clients ask and they've allowed them into the depot before work starts or after hours to practice on stationary busses. Also, going to the end of the line can be really helpful to find sitting busses.

[@lifewithmedicalsupportdogs4506]

@@DoggyU UK they are helpful but not allowed to let you on till they are leaving.

[@dawnswkt]

, i work for an airline so i take my dog to the airport sometimes to train and we get on the employee bus to practice being on a bus , and tucking under the seat , she isn’t a service dog but ya never know when u need this training and i know i can take her on public transit in a bag , or stroller but i just really want her desensitized to buses and trains 😊

[@DoggyU]

What a great opportunity to practice!

[@courtneyhartman7823]

I love this video! "Find a place where buses pause for a while" is one of those super obvious-sounding things I never would have thought of. We have a stop near our house so I'm definitely going to do a little practice session there. Thank you so much, and good job, Navi!

[@DoggyU]

So glad this is helpful Courtney! Give Porter a snuggle for me!

[@kittys.2870]

Thr nearest escalator is a 120 mile round trip.The nearest airport is half the state away.

[@DoggyU]

It can definitely take a lot of work to get the right training scenario. For example, I drive 5 to 6 hours round trip to do city work in the Boston and NYC area. I plan for these trips ahead of time and make use of whatever is closest to me to prepare for these larger trips. Sometimes I will stay overnight to maximize the drive and get practice in hotels.

[@PinupPitBullMama]

Hi Laura! Is there a way to ask a question or do a virtual session with you?? My husband is a Iraq war veteran who’s training with his GSD SDIT. we really have learned a lot from y’all and would LOVE a way to ask some thing’s specific to them. Thank you

[@BrittsGeodeK9s]

Tell your husband I said my service dog IzaBella and I thank him for his service to this country

[@DoggyU]

Hi PinupPitBill! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos! I am not currently offering private coaching, as my docket is pretty full and unfortuntely, there's only one of me at the moment. That being said, I may be offering one-off coaching calls in the future. The best way to get notified of new offerings is through my newsletter, which you can subscribe to at DOGGYU.com. I do offer 3 minutes of video review of your training (and specific feedback) at the Top Fan level on Patreon, if that interests you. You can find that at www.patreon.com/doggyu In the meantime, you may want to check out Atlas Assistance Dogs or the Assistance Dog International website to find a trainer that can help you with your specific situation. Thank you for being a subscriber

[@Chicagocanine]

Any tips for navigating buses with an XL dog?

[@DoggyU]

Lots of practice tucking into tight spaces at home. The name of the game with big dogs is practicing the art of the tuck. Use suitcases and large boxes with the sides cut down to practice.

[@ravioli140]

im so excited to get my prospect, i bookmarked your courses page on Google and plan on subscribing to patron whenever i get the pup so i can get a lot of extra help! im using the videos i can currently watch as practice for my current family dogs just to sharpen some skills too, youre super helpful and i hope i can be a service dog trainer like you someday too!

[@DoggyU]

Hey Ravioli! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos! I also encourage you to check out the Service Dog 101 Course prior to getting your pup. It's good for two years from date of purchase and it should be really helpful to review before the chaos of a new puppy. Stay tuned to my instagram for a possible Black Friday sale ;) I'm also doing a deep dive on Patreon this month about Becoming A Service Dog Trainer! It might be right up your alley! :) Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter for updates and course discounts! DOGGYU.COM

[@ravioli140]

@@DoggyU Ok! thank you for letting me know!

[@ezekiel-bethanygoff4288]

I will be getting a mobility and medical alert service dog after 1 year of training, and I'll be doing another year of training through virtual lessons with their training program multiple times a week for another year. However, the training organization is located in the country, and there is no paratransit for them to train on. I'm going to have to train this myself. This involves boarding by getting on a lift most times that then elevates while we sit on it, and it's pretty small. Then, we navigate onto the bus, and the dog has to sit in the open floor near me, and the ride is VERY bumpy, sometimes to the point of knocking the wind out of me. However, this is the only powerchair and autism accessible transport near me. It goes door to door as well, which is needed for my autism. What tips do you have to prepare a dog for this? I will also be asking my training organization once I have fundraised enough for the dog.

[@DoggyU]

I would make it a point for the organization to begin this training for you. While your dog may be fine with it, it's best to take this training in stages and having them do the whole process all at once may be overwhelming. I'd have the training facility spend the time needed to drive to a location where they can practice different modes of transport. This is standard practice for most service dog organizations, as most people will require their dog to take public transport at some point in their career.

[@JorviksWitcher]

Will your Service Dog 101 course be useful to clean up skills for a service dog who's already been working for a long time. My Boy turns 5 this month and we've been a team for 3 years but I feel some of his skills are slipping slightly and I want to find way to improve his skills. We especially struggle with his DPT Tasks we always have he does his best but I'm not sure he's necessarily comfortable with the task. I'm unsure of if it's his size or something else

[@DoggyU]

Hi Jorvik! The SD 101 course is not a dog training course, but instead a people training course on the ins and outs of navigating the world using a service dog. This means it wouldn't be the right course for you and your dog. Have you checked out my video on DPT? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmWpkKlumdyqZsksi=yvNpZTzSY9dTRASV I would go back to basics and practice your foundation skills. Some of this is also innate to the dog. You want to find a dog that really enjoys the pressure/laying on you. But you can also cultivate the skill with lots of reinforcement in the desired DPT position. Try feeding entire meals in DPT position to build value. Hope that helps!

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

Definitely seems like a very methodical and well-thought-out way of teaching it. Thanks for showing us. Definitely helps to see it broken down. Do you teach the offer attention any differently when working with GuideDogs? I have low vision and I taught my dog the word focus means to make iContact with me but there are times when I’m working with her on doing tasks on my blind side and it would be useful to teach her a Q to put her attention on me that doesn’t involve making iContact so I can recognize when she’s doing it no matter where she’s standing in relation to me.

[@DoggyU]

For guide dogs, I opt for physical focus cues vs. eye contact ones. So I would train a really strong hand touch, or strong nose boop to side of body. These physical cues make sure the dog has refocused on the handler, and the touch of the dog gives you the cue you need to mark and reinforce. Hope that helps!

[@burmatruex]

Hi Laura, would love to see you talk about situations where the primary handler is NOT the person with a disability. In my case that is a child who will eventually take over all aspects. (For now I am the primary handler but dog needs to respond to both) But it could be a caregiver for someone whose disabilities allow for some independence but who doesn’t have the full strength to always manage the dog (*especially* a dog in training). How do you transition from one handler to another, particularly when that back and forth is a part of the ongoing living situation? Pitfalls? Helpful games etc. Thanks!

[@DoggyU]

Hi Burmatruex! Thanks for the idea! Unfortunately, I don't specialize in this modality of service dogs. I've done a few team trainings of this sort, but I am by no means an expert. I will add it to the list and see if I can find an expert who does more of these teams than I have :)

[@burmatruex]

@@DoggyU Thanks for putting it on your list! Love the content! It’s helped us a lot. Know we are not the standard owner-trainer combo. That’s ok.

[@Jraywhatsyourname]

Hi, I'm wondering when you are planning to upload your "train your own service dog" course for purchase on your website? We are anticipating getting our puppy in April and I was hoping it would be out by then, but if not I need to start compiling information to build my own so we can hit the ground running with training. I know these things take some time, and I definitely appreciate all of the content you have for free!

[@DoggyU]

Hi JRay! Thanks for inquiring! I just released my Service Dog 101 Course. That being said, that course is for those starting their service dog journey. It's all about training the human about what to expect when working with and training a service dog. I do not have any training courses out yet. And when I do, there won't be just one course, but many courses depending on your goals and interests. If you haven't yet, I highly recommend that you join my Patreon at www.patreon.com/doggyu. Lots of puppy training videos over there (but again, no full curriculum yet). That being said, I highly recommend you check out my reading list. There's a couple of good ones for new puppy guardians. www.amazon.com/shop/doggyu I would also check out Donna Hill's courses and Cooperative Paws to see what they offer in regards to service dog puppy training :) Happy Training!

[@margobrannan1966]

Great Video ! What kind of leash are you using? It looks like it hooks to the gentle leader and the collar - I looked on your link for leashes but didn't see it

[@DoggyU]

So I believe this leash was my colleagues leash that I don't use often. My favorite leather leashes come from Bold Lead Design. My favorite budget-friendly leash is this one from Blue-9: amzn.to/473bsRM

[@margobrannan1966]

Thank U so much for your response @@DoggyU

[@BrittsGeodeK9s]

Hi Laura, I have a question regarding mobility service dogs.

[@DoggyU]

Hi Amethyst - you can ask it here and I can hopefully direct you to the correct resource.

[@BrittsGeodeK9s]

@@DoggyU What are some of the breeds you would recommend? I'm having to look for a dog that can help with light mobility and I want to make sure I'm looking in the right direction

[@DoggyU]

@@BrittsGeodeK9s I can't make specific recommendations to you, as I don't know your disability, preferences, etc. However, I generally recommend a well-bred Labrador, and second, a golden retriever. But you should definitely consider checking out my Service Dog 101 course, which has a whole section on not only choosing the breed, but also the breeder, how to acquire a dog, how to build a task list, knowing your rights as a service dog handler, and much more. You can find it here: courses.doggyu.com/p/service-dog-101

[@singinwithceline]

How would you train this as a wheelchair user? I have to sit in the front of the bus in the wheelchair spot.

[@DoggyU]

Hi Singin with Celine! I'm not a specialist in wheelchair use so I wouldn't want to give you inaccurate information. I believe Donna Hill and Cooperative Paws both have wheelchair resources that may be helpful.

[@laurenedge6392]

My lab is showing great promise with her training so far but I don't drive and there are no dog friendly shopping malls within a reasonable distance on public transport for an introduction to those kinds of environments 😭 I'd have to travel for almost 2 hours and I don't dont want to put her through that. Plus shes only been on a bus twice (same trip) and she was small enough for me to pick up back then, although I did leave her on the floor for the majority of the short journey. I'd also have to get on atleast one train probrably two, which is completely unfamiliar to her. My parents said they wouldnt mind driving to a few places but they rarely follow through with those promises 😢. Im taking her on a five minute bus ride to a park that's new to her tomorrow, I haven't been there in years. I hope it goes well :'). Does anyone have any tips for preparing a dog for public access when out exposure to dog friendly access so few and far between? I'd appreciate anything.

[@DoggyU]

Hey Lauren - there's way more dog-friendly spaces than you may think. Here's a video I did on it if you haven't checked it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGmVe2Cih9uGZtk Alternatively, if SDiTs are given the same rights as service dogs in your state (check the state laws) than maybe starting in small shops could work for you. But most towns have a hardware store, a book store, and/or a tractor supply or farm store, all of which are good places to start!

[@laurenedge6392]

@DoggyU thank you for responding :D. I am in the UK, I'm pretty sure ADit have the same rights as a fully trained AD, there's just that added bit of stress taking them into non-dog friendly places when they arent used to thise environments. The problem I have is that I live far from any towns, and all shops near are not dog friendly, or atleast as far as I'm aware. My local library was very welcoming to my past ADit who unfortunately had nervousness issues (living happily as my little at home shadow now 😊), so that could also be a good place to start too. I think I'll do some Google maps investigating. Thanks for the advice! Your channel is by far the best for dog training content!

[@DoggyU]

@@laurenedge6392 yess! I love training at the library. Especially if you go on a weekend (if you're looking for more of a crowd) or during specific events, it can be a great place to get exposure, or a quiet place to practice settling :)

[@bellatheservicebean]

so I want to know if there's a way that you can help me with my service dog in training because she does really well and we are almost like through a training program but she really likes people so she lunches towards them and then she jumps on top of counters and I was hoping you could help me but I don't know how to contact you about it❤

[@DoggyU]

Unfortunately I’m not taking private clients. I would check ADIs website for a program near you or Atlas Assistance Dogs. I’d also look at my video on the engage disengage game (search “doggyu reactive dog” and it should pop up). This exercise should help with reactions to people. But I’d get a professional trainers help on board as soon as possible.

[@EminayDrackoness]

woot!!! Im so glad you did a video on this!! You dont know how long i have been trying to find a video on this.

[@DoggyU]

So glad it was helpful!

[@beautifulmisfit2000]

I go on coach holidays and want to know if its ethical to make a service dog go on these holidays with me? Im going to get a small service dog so there's plenty of room but bus stops gor 15 to 45 min every 2-3 hours.

[@DoggyU]

This would really depend on how long these trips are. Are we talking about a day trip where there will be a few potty breaks? That seems reasonable for me. More than a day trip and I'd be thinking about how I would get the dog's needs met for exercise and mental stimulation.

[@beautifulmisfit2000]

@DoggyU thank you, potty breaks are every 2-3 hours and usually arrive at hotel by 4-5 so plenty of time for walkies, zoomies and play time before dinner at 7

[@DoggyU]

@@beautifulmisfit2000 that seems really reasonable to me for a potty-trained adult dog!

[@beautifulmisfit2000]

@DoggyU thank you so much, gonna start with day trips for practice and build our way up. I was just worried they'd be uncomfortable.

[@michelleplummer5980]

Love this video! Just curious where do you purchase your service dog gear? 🐕‍🦺 😊

[@DoggyU]

I get my vests from Patience and Love. I get my leashes from Bold Lead Design or my puppy leashes here: amzn.to/3QIH8pL I get my harnesses (for general walking) here: amzn.to/3Sr5DsM Hope that helps!

[@michelleplummer5980]

​@DoggyU Wonderful thank you so much!! I watch all your videos and I'm always loving all of your gear that you use

[@EminayDrackoness]

also are you aware there are problematic ads playing in these videos? The scam registration sites?

[@DoggyU]

Unfortunately, I have no control over the ads that play. That is controlled by Google.