Service Dog Public Access Test

This video shows an example of the Public Access Test. All service animals should be held to a very high standard when working out in public.
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Top Dog Professional Training was founded in 2005 by Adam Gibson. Since then we’ve trained over 3000 dogs including Police K9’s, Service Dogs (Diabetic Alert Dogs, Mobility Assistance Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs), and every breed from poodle puppies to pit bulls.
Our facility is located just outside of Fort Worth, Texas in the small town of Joshua (sandwiched between Burleson and Cleburne). We serve the entire DFW metroplex, and even have clients come in from surrounding states. We no longer train police K9’s but still specialize in service dogs for those with medical needs.
The training we offer is designed to help you have the relationship you’ve dreamed about with your dog. Our straightforward and easy to understand methods can assist with problem behaviors such as aggression, fear, over excitement, jumping, licking, biting, chewing, etc. and of course we also offer obedience training to teach your dog to do exactly what you say, when you say it.
Our programs are available through group classes, private one on one training, day training, and board and train. We also offer a balanced and structured doggy daycare at our facility to provide a safe outlet for your dog to exercise and socialize.
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[@justarandomturtlelama3636]

This dog is more well behaved than my 6 ye old sister

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

ha ha! Maybe you should train her!

[@theravenmuse7226]

Whenever I see misbehaving kids in public I say that no one ever trains their kids anymore to whoever I’m with. 😂😂😁

[@alyssasmith4760]

Just a random turtle LAMA 😂

[@amandahedge6980]

@@TopDogProfessionalTraining lol

[@u2yes1dnoedcpsabrinakittyb2]

Just a random turtle LAMA Kids are the main distraction for Service Dogs

[@drxl34]

I have been training my dog to be my service dog. I was feeling insecure until I saw this video. I think he could pass your test with flying colors. He's just a natural lol. Thanks for sharing. That's a good dog

[@judyives1832]

Corinne Sauer Good luck! I was a CCPDT dog trainer before I became blind and I trained my own guide dog. It’s doable if you have the knowledge and I feel it gives you a closer relationship and builds your trust in your dog. There are places you can go to pass tests and I hope you will go ahead and get your dog certified. This helps with the issue of fake service animals. If you have any problems feel free to ask me! No charge.

[@janbenson1336]

Corinne Sauer if you do the test, any one who is a Good canine citizen evaluator can do the test with you! Only, no treats ate actually allowed during test. I have done this test a few times for my SD and she had passed each time, including age 6 months! Good luck! 🍀👍 you can do this! GCC text should cost $15.00 training for it, is where they get you!

[@joanbaczek2575]

Corinne Sauer this is not a service dog test this is a test a regular trained dog can pass don’t be fooled. Bad owners don’t train their dog and think it’s gonna behave out of the decency of its own heart every dog should do this and if your dog don’t you haven’t trained your pet correctly. Don’t be duped.

[@MsNoPixel]

joan baczek you should be quiet cause you look dumb.

[@adahletendre8361]

@@joanbaczek2575 so what, it’s a test that proves this pup is ok with being with everything in a mall. They also did task training in a separate video from this day. You look uneducated from that comment, not every dog is perfect or will listen or ignore distractions, hence not every dog can be a service dog. Dogs aren’t robots. I would leave this subject alone as you clearly have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@taylorbritt499]

To those saying that service dogs should be required to have documentation to prove they need one and are trained: Requiring someone who is disabled to have papers for their SD would be the same as requiring someone who needs a wheelchair or oxygen tank to have papers stating that they need those things because they have a medical disability. While I do agree that it would minimize the incidences of fake service dogs, it would also put more strain and stress on the already stressful lives of those with service animals, which is unfair to them.

[@nomadicway9028]

Taylor Britt I carry a letter from my doctor stating that I am disabled and need my service dog for medical reasons. Unfortunately we do come across fake service dogs that bark and pull. Not cool at all!!

[@sandymandy2520]

Perhaps those “fakes” help the public from what could potentially happen if the owner was without their dogs? 🙃😉 saves us from them.

[@amberhyde240]

Taylor Britt not to mention it would be so much money and with all of the weekly medical bills and such you can’t be expected to pay more for being disabled if you don’t have to

[@MsDarby64]

People would just fake documentation.

[@MsDarby64]

Evil Snail what "paperwork" should I have? Do you think people can't fake a letter from my doctor?

[@markksantos]

this service dog is good af

[@starksark4323]

They're supposed to be...

[@roms7168]

I don't know what type of service dogs you have been around, but this is the bare minimum.

[@melissaleigh3405]

This is exactly how all real service dogs act in terms of basic obedience. Any dog that acts any more out of control than this dog isnt a real service dog.

[@patchtheservicebear5325]

@@melissaleigh3405 They are either fake or in training. If they are in training, they should at least know basic obedience before starting PA training unless it’s pet friendly places.

[@melissaleigh3405]

@@patchtheservicebear5325 exactly, if they’re in training they shouldn’t be doing public access yet.

[@ourlordandsaviorpete8274]

I got an ad underneath for fake service dog vest and I am disappointed right now

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

That is super disappointing. We wish KZbin would let us control who's ads they display. We hate all those fake service dog registrations.

[@lexiethetexieservicedog5610]

As a lower income disabled service dog handler I am glad to have access to less expensive vests like you see on Amazon. The fake registries should be taken down but cheap vests need to be available for people like me who can’t afford to spend $100+ just on a vest. Especially considering most of the impoverished population is disabled individuals who may or may not need a service dog.

[@rachels5645]

The vest isn’t fake, it’s the people who buy the vest with the intent to abuse it. Cue gun control argument analogy, lol.

[@lexiethetexieservicedog5610]

Rachel S preach lmao

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

You're definitely right for the most part, but unfortunately there have also been some ads about how to straight up fake your service dog by getting this doctors note and stuff. It's really disturbing and also doesn't even make sense considering a doctors note is not even a part of the legal requirement for a service animal (it is for an ESA, and that's where a lot of folks get confused).

[@exility8957]

5:27 the old lady on the right leans into view looking at the dog and licking her lips... Ima bit worried for the dogs safety xD

[@donnawilkes4810]

TypiicalGrace oh yeah haha

[@Nitenixu]

TypiicalGrace Yeah I was like “dog you better like back up before something happens to you”

[@urfren6510]

LMAO I didnt notice that

[@rainbowpanda6960]

LMAO

[@sylviagreinkt4276]

So funny, I often wonder about people and whether or not they have had their shots and proper training.

[@fairytaillight1453]

My dog would pass everything except the food test. 😂😂

[@zeferenahuckleby7818]

😆 my first thought to

[@chrishayworth282]

Yeah mine too.

[@MissPeyton8]

That’s what I’m afraid about but we are gonna work extra with that

[@sippintea4570]

I felt this wayyy too much, especially if we were to go into Starbucks 😭 immediate fail big time

[@Dznuts2]

there is a huge difference between a real service dog and a fake one. now i know what to look for. thanks for the video.

[@1988eleonor]

given the fact that I think that everyone should be allowed to enter public places with their dog, whether or not it' s a service animal, OF COURSE ONLY IF THEY ARE POLITE AND RESPECTFUL, you are right... so many people take advantage from that especially there're not specific trainings for a dog to be certified

[@aina3387]

I think it would be much more productive if we made everyone who wanted to take their dogs in public take a CGC test or something of the sort, and didn't have a service animal clause. So, kind of like having a drivers test, you would go to animal control or something and take a public handler/dog team test and get a handler/dog licence.

[@slut4adamcarlsen903]

eleonora giannetti no not really because if the dogs polite it still can become aggressive all of a sudden

[@kimberleymolly5160]

Graecyn Gudgeon. Just like a service dog.

[@drxl34]

+Aina I agree. Each dog can be given an identification that can be requested by store owners. Dogs offer so many benefits and a well trained one has no ill effect only positives

[@avanii5127]

My service dog just passed his test yesterday! I’m super proud of him ❤️

[@albertheckman4168]

They is no such test

[@heythankstommy]

what test?

[@steshagorbunova]

My 5 month old is ready .. where can she take a test to be certified???

[@heythankstommy]

@@steshagorbunova if you're in the US, there is no such thing as a certified service dog

[@steshagorbunova]

@@heythankstommy so then why is 50% saying there is ... I don't need a certificate to certify my dog as one yes I'm in USA in NYC... what should I do do you know?

[@sinryyl8703]

So I see a lot of people going off about registering service dogs, and I think you guys aren't really understanding the situation. Service dogs are medical equipment. Legally speaking, service animals are the same as a wheelchair or an epipen. To have them have forced registration only adds to the stress of being disabled (anyone with a service animal is disabled, if they are not then its not a service animal under the ADA). I'm currently looking into treatment options for a hearing impairment and I've been considering a service dog. The whole process of getting and training a service dog is already stressful enough. Personally a big reason why I have pause on getting one is because of the amount of attention it draws. I may already have to get hearing aids and FM, which is already more visible than I'd like it to be. If we had to register service dogs, and then show that registration to every shop owner who demands it, that card would presumably have very private medical information on it. I dont want everyone knowing my exact issue. Its already hard to talk about without feeling uncomfortable. Most people will push and push. I do not owe anyone an explaination for why I need medical equipment. If a dog is being a disruption it is perfectly legal to ask the handler and dog to leave. If not then why even bother. If a dog is being well behaved and not bothering anyone, why cause a scene especially when you could be commiting a crime by interfering with a service animal or discriminating against someone with a disability. There are in fact VOLUNTARY registries at some colleges and cities. This is legal under the ADA, but again, it is not forced. It's voluntary and you cannot ask for this identification if you are a store.

[@joanbaczek2575]

Sinryyl all dogs including service dogs must follow town registration laws it’s the only way to document that your dog is up to date on its shots!! Unvaccinated dogs can’t get their town registration tags. There is no such thing as registration as proof of service dog that’s why people are not supposed to ask for service dog registration or papers proving the dog is a service dog. We are allowed to ask I’d it’s a service dog and what it’s tasks are. Emotional support is not a task either!!!

[@amandahodge1869]

But some people do ask for your service dogs Registration as a service dog’s papers cuz they don’t know better. That’s what’s being talked about here

[@jenniferirvine7827]

There is no legal registration they are fake. Service dogs are protected by Federal Law under the ADA.

[@mysticbengals521]

Don't get a service dog. There are lunatics that run HOAs and I'm sure lunatics that run apartment complexes too. You may not live in one now but maybe in the future. These lunatics will demand registration and good luck finding the docs for your doctor to fill out and yes those docs will likely list personal info you do not want in the hands of strangers or near strangers. In the meantime if you get a service dog you could face severe harassment (things like crazy nasty HOA lunatics climbing onto the 6ft block wall behind your patio home/condo and looking repeatedly at your service dog or taking photos of your dog (if you have a sliding glass door or window there they may also be photographing you or seeing you when it is supposed to be private in your home!!!!!) - you could have HOA nuts walking on your condo or townhouse roof (if it is one story) to look into your patio yard to see if the dog is there (it happened to me -- late at night, repeatedly), you could be harassed and kicked out of your housing for not having the official papers they demand and they do not care one bit about the law. They know you have to hire an attorney to enforce the law. Being disabled is not always a lottery winning truth and even if you have plenty of funding right now -- if ever you do not for any reason you may not be able to afford the attorney. Etc.

[@Jay-ut9zl]

@@mysticbengals521 who are you to tell someone to not get a service dog..? Wtf... Just because there are crazy people who dont understand or are judgmental is not a reason to get a service dog if you need one. God some people.....

[@katedunno1230]

Your test for the dog was really a good test. I have started working with my dog, he has the diabetic part of the training down with no problem. But the obedience part has been a pain. The problem with him is that he is an adorable dog. He is Chihuahua and silky Terrier. All women and children want to pet him. Because he is so small I only have room on the vest for the "no petting" patch. A one hour training in the mall means saying 300 times please no touch, talk or eye contact. It has gotten so bad a lady followed me and was trying to pet the dog. Before she left she called me a mean bitch. I just laughed at her.

[@katedunno1230]

Pawmarks not at all. people need to learn about service dogs. If I'm having a medical emergency and the dog is being distracted by someone petting him that puts my life in Jeopardy. not mean at all. he is well loved and spoiled

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Public access training can definitely be more challenging when you've got an extra cute dog. It's tough because people really just think they are being nice by offering to pet the dog, but the don't realize that distracting the dog can put the handler in a dangerous situation. Keep up the good work, and I'm sure you guys will get there. You also mentioned that it's tough to fit patches on your dog's vest, and one thing I've found that works really well is to wear a shirt that says "Service Dog Team Do Not Distract" on myself. I have the letters printed as large as possible across the back of a couple of shirts and hoodies.

[@katedunno1230]

Top Dog Professional Training Thank you for the advice. The shirt for me sounds like a great idea.

[@cellogirl11rw55]

Neon Frost You're not supposed to pet service dogs because it distracts them from their work. There are videos on here of owners falling or having seizures while someone was trying to pet their dog and getting seriously injured as a result. Some people need to learn how to take no for an answer.

[@allisonm.jbrooks8398]

Kate Dunno - Laughing is not a Professional Response. You will not be Respected by Laughing, I assure you.

[@rubyh.3838]

Wow. That dog did very good :3

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Yes she's a great young dog and still improving every day. Thank you for watching.

[@jillhughes4283]

Top Dog Professional Training two way alert d hill

[@Ari_love-li]

I love when he dropped the clipboard the dog looks at the handler as if he’s checking if she’s ok from the loud noise super cute 🥰

[@spookyhden10]

such a good service pup

[@necroknudt3158]

*hits blunt* Wait, this dog has healing abilities?

[@amberhyde240]

George Knudtson oh boi not how this works

[@LadyBraveheart2007]

Rotfl, too right.

[@alexha-loer3600]

Where was that

[@andygracia5395]

George Knudtson 😂😂😂

[@sarahharvey9783]

George Knudtson where was that in the video

[@juderbop]

WHAT A GOOD BOY he was so good imma sob

[@bruabba]

professional working doggo

[@u2yes1dnoedcpsabrinakittyb2]

kaitlyn casper The dog is actually a girl

[@jorgerivas2931]

Brandon mcmillan is the most gentle, thorough and effective dog i've ever encountered. My friend and i love the dog show and never miss it. So many times we've shed a tear of happiness just seeing a dog's life changed forever when proper training is applied and they go on to live their lives the way they should. I have brandon's book kzbin.infoUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq in two formats. Not only the paperback version but also the kindle version to refer to when i don't have the paperback along with me. I have used his methods with my cavalier kc spaniel and turned a non-disciplined furbaby into a companion who has traveled thousands of miles with us across the country. He is a near perfect dog thanks to brandon's methods. I don't get one cent of kickback for recommending brandon but i do it because i love dogs. They deserve to be given a chance. Brandon's mission in life - to rescue dogs and place them in a forever, happy home - is very dear to my heart. I recommend his methods to anyone who has a dog - young or old. I've seen him take even old dogs and teach them. Brandon was an animal trainer before his current mission. His parents were animal trainers. His methods are the best i've ever found. Your furbaby will thank you for spending the money on this book. Don't hesitate - it is worth every cent.

[@rustythegreatandpowerfulla2676]

The one with the best personality for it.

[@Michael_Kelsey]

These dogs are passing tests I'd fail at. If there is ever food in front of me, it will be in my mouth in .02 seconds :p

[@harlows.journey]

Michael Kelsey lol

[@strawberry8703]

I’d fail at the elevator part. Even with mobility issues I’m terrified of elevators 🤣

[@amazoniablue7572]

Agree! Even disabled people would eat it but they require that the poor dog doesnt! Its cruel. When it comes to food and water which are basic and necessary things. Its natural! And yes even when people work they eat anything thats in the office kitchen or wherever! The other things i think the dog did amazing and is so intelligent and lovely but there should be limits! Poor baby.

[@anopinion1349]

@@amazoniablue7572 they.dint not feed and give the dog water while they are working they do however require they don't eat food that's not theirs. You don't while walking past a table filled with food eat it. A service dog should be able to do the same. They are working which most dogs love to do, they are there to keep someone safe if they get distracted at the wrong time it could end with a death It seems cruel if you don't know how well takem care of most of these dogs are I recommend service dog vlogs for a general idea

[@preciousangelsx]

Michael Kelsey LMFAOO 😭

[@LupusJourney]

Thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed this video! I have a service dog of nine years, this is our last year together as a working team. He used to be this controlled but not as much because when we moved to California, people everywhere would come up and pet him even though his vest asks them not to. He is pretty obedient, I just think due to age he's becoming more and more jumpy at surprise sounds, even to the point of anxiety. He's been a faithful partner, even training himself on 4 or 5 additional things to his 15 trained tasks. I will get a successor dog from the organization when mine retires later in the year. I just know the work that will be involved in the successor comes in to the point that he learns my conditions and behavors to the point that he learns what to do aside from the things he/she is trained in. I'll keep abreast of your videos, they are sure to help us along! Thank you again!

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Thanks so much for watching. You bring up a good point! One of the things we try to emphasize to everyone is that dogs are in training for their entire lives, if you start to let them get away with more, they will most definitely take advantage of that.

[@LupusJourney]

Ahhh, she sounds like a heart winner!! The only way to really be effective with that issue is to practice it with her as often as possible. Reward her when she does it correctly. When she doesn't don't reward her but make her redo it until she get's it right before you stop. If you stop before she get's it right she may not make the connection of what you want. Do it several times in a row right and reward her each time. But just be sure when you practice anything with her always stop when it's right not when it's wrong (or give up before she does it correct at least once) so she will always leave with the positive of what it is you want from her so that sticks with her. Keep me posted on how you guys are doing!!! :)

[@lindasummers9823]

I would love to have a retired dog. I'm ,70 so don't want a puppy then something happens to me not fair to dog. I had to put my German shepherd down a few months ago and I love shepherds.

[@stevebrown2838]

1:30 The dog also passed the dreaded fire hydrant test.

[@iSPELLinAMERICAN]

I like that when the clipboard dropped he actually seemed to have become more alert, scanned surroundings and made sure area was secure for the handler

[@SunnyMadoka]

This video really gives me a great guide for what my service dog and I strive to be! He was trained as a service dog when he was older since I suddenly needed one. We still have lots of things we can improve on and every day I consider it to be a learning and training experience! Thank you for the video!!

[@ruthiesfight]

I’ve seen this video in the past, not knowing I would be watching it again so I know proper etiquette for my own service dog in training

[@marcellavito6768]

I think it should be specified that this "test" is not required

[@michealkingsley9353]

Marcella Vito I think this is just showing people how this company trains their dogs and the test they need to pass to graduate their program. For the ada this test means nothing but the company might have their own rules with stuff like this.

[@elenacarin9153]

You must not have a very well trained service dog then

[@sarahhebert4855]

Its a pretty standard test, if your dog cant do these things it may be asked to leave, im in CA and we took the same test as this texas company and a friend in denmark lol

[@alexanderjohnson8333]

My current SDiT is starting her PA training. She's not amazing but I'm so happy that she's not as bad as I expected. We still need to work on our focusing, ignoring and confidence a lot but she's only been into stores for training a few times! I'm so proud of her.

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Keep up the good work!

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

there is no official training required so is this just an evaluation Top Dog has Developed? I have been surprised there is no official requirement. I think what you do is good.

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Tim Barton. Thanks for watching! You are correct. There is no official requirements by law to pass a test, however if a dog is unable to perform some of these tasks in public they can still be asked to leave a public place. So the purpose of this test is more to ensure that the proper standards are met. We did not develop this test. We've just made some very minor tweaks to the original test developed by the Assistance Dogs International organization. We require our service dog teams to pass this test by the time they are two years old. You can get a copy of the test by clicking a link in the description. Thanks again!

[@donnagarross1730]

Tim Barton The US doesn't require a test but Canada does and it is similar to this. This is an International standard of expected behavior.

[@slimebardslug4075]

true. though sadly in canada this dog would have failed. service animals are expected to be robots and sniffing/licking the human who came to great it would have been a fail, also the last moment where it sniffed the food leaving the floor, also the tight leash would have been a question mark. in canada we must pass our exams with a 100% pass.

[@FrancisBoudreau]

There is no official test in Canada for service dogs. As least, not in Quebec. As long as the dog behaves in a good way in public... EDIT : TRUE for Quebec only!

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Francis Boudreau from our understanding it depends on the province. Some provinces have some very strict requirements.

[@6709LeftzBehind]

This gives me reassurance. I have a dog I've been unintentionally treating like a service dog because I'm undiagnosed. Learning about the ways SDs help has made me realize how much I rely on my dog in the same way. He has also been well socialized to public places, but his training fell to the wayside when my living situation changed. Videos like this give nice clear expectations and are a wonderful resource, so thank you!

[@nelsilascurain7751]

This baby boy does such a good job! I'm so proud of him!

[@u2yes1dnoedcpsabrinakittyb2]

I'm getting a SD for my anxiety soon and this video is helpful! I have to get it trained to be one!

[@bingothesmoothcollie7898]

Very nice demo on what a service dog test looks like. Thanks for sharing.

[@courteousk9academy581]

Crazy! I was about halfway through this video before I recognized you, Adam! Great example of the PA test.

[@nataliescanlan1957]

My service dog was retested recently with these exact same tests (although we also do a transport travel on a bus etc, one of choice). We retest every 3 years in Queensland Australia to ensure dogs and handlers stay up to date and current with their tasking at all times. If the handler gets slack the dog will lose skills, conversely as in my case the handler may lose some skills e.g. mobility and the dog may have needed retraining to suit that. My dog Mindee for example had to be fitted with a mobility vest and learn the command brace when I needed her help to stand up (one hand on her one on chair). Of course these things must be vet checked first to ensure your dog is suitable for this kind of work.

[@servicemiraclemolly5509]

This is very useful knowing my service dog is in training.This helped me know what to train with my dog in public.Thank you.

[@josiah_with_a_b]

Very, VERY helpful! Great job, team! Thanks for sharing.

[@livingtherufflife]

Awesome video, thank you, very informative.

[@BritishCuteTV]

Now that's a good doggo

[@sorren0_0.30]

Say HEY if you're GAY HEY

[@sylvie_on]

Hey

[@writerinfact1768]

Quite educational! Thanks for the information. I admire the patience and skill it takes to train a service dog.

[@lauraweaver82]

Beautiful dog! So sweet!

[@claudiacastillo2881]

This is amazing. He is amazing. You guys did a great job training him

[@enchantingsavant8741]

This here is the standard I'm holding my SDiT to. Awesome team work!

[@kimwilliams3026]

This is awesome to show to ppl who think their pets would be fine in public. My test also included doing the tasks I require from him that make him a service dog such as bracing to help me up from fall, carrying items, pushing lift buttons etc

[@ncfisherman2782]

Something I'm striving to become, a perfectly in sync team with my dog! Awesome video

[@christinaowens796]

My oldest son is in his early 20's and he has type 1 diabetes. But thank God for this piece of article kzbin.infoUgkxibD_L3sDyYENL5CwePCd9plRBqjzw2mw At first he thought he had the flu and was lying down on the bed for three days until his sister took him to the hospital. They took his blood and it was 600. What I do not understand is how he could have gotten it, since no one in the family has it. But he is winning the battle now. This is a good stuff.

[@feiy2129]

This is very informative. Thank you!

[@nekoempress1]

Even though I won't be training a dog any time soon, this video is informative. A great tool to help businesses understand how they should behave and can handle specific situations better.

[@Khaos-9653]

Thank you for this informative video. I realize now there are a few things I need to rework on with my service dog. Her initial test she passed, but it's been 2 years since then and I've come to realize I have slacked a bit in my training.

[@kittymatthews2637]

That is one beautiful, amazing service dog. WELL DONE

[@evangeline_in_training6177]

Love this video! My service dog in training and I are currently in the process of getting our CGC and as soon as we get it we defiantly gonna do the PAT! So exited!!

[@sammcewen4458]

This is a great video of knowing what needs to be done/trained for. I'm starting training with a PTSD service dog and these are amazing guide lines for it. Thank you for the amazing video

[@egagnon9994]

What a great team!... This lady did a great job training her service dog!...

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

We'll let her know you said that!

[@meganwatt5796]

Excellent Job with all the commands, and behaviors....I was highly impressed!!!

[@Paego_]

Very good pupper!!! They do such a good job, I am so proud. Service dogs are amazing.

[@cynthiamoore353]

Very helpful because of getting my first service dog

[@elizandranara3519]

My dog is currently in training and this helped me see the little things I should work on. There are local businesses who allow me to bring my dog in even though he is still in training, so he is getting really good at public outings. His heel could use some work, though lol, and his one weakness is children. He loves them, so I'm working on that too lol. He helps me so much :) Thank you for this amazing video!

[@aviswhite3469]

What a good dog! So calm and well-behaved!

[@itsonlymyoption8070]

All Business Need To Watch This .. Great Video

[@madelynhoxie3904]

Such a good dog, great job!!

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Madelyn Hoxie Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed!

[@melodyacevedo9547]

I hope to do the public access test by the end of the summer with my boy !! super excited for it we've been using this as a guide on how to act in public

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Melody acevedo Glad we could help! Good luck on your test!

[@signnamesparkle]

What an amazing dig that has been trained by amazing people! XxX

[@fullmoonrian8085]

Hats off to the team And this dog will be a guardian angel to someone someday

[@AllThingsAnime2]

Omg the Hulen Mall!! I know this place anywhere. I shop there all the time.

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Tyler Starr: Small world! Maybe you'll bump into us training there one day!

[@laurenbethhx3]

Tyler Starr oh wow it is the hulen mall huh?? I didn't even notice lol

[@irie1534]

i thought it was parks mall in arlington for second haha

[@loveblue354]

Tyler Starr that's what I realized too! 😂 and same I grew up shopping there. Sorry for commenting on this late tho...

[@loveblue354]

irie haha dang this is a small world

[@michaelmadsen5005]

such a professional puppy!!!!

[@averybondo3522]

This is so useful for me! I am looking into training my own PSD, and I never even thought of some of these things. Thank you for the video!

[@bonniedollinger8963]

Impressive how well behaved the dog is, and how well trained the dog is!!!! Excellent job for both the handler and the service dog❗️❗️❗️🎈🎈🎈

[@BunnyMalice]

I've been using this to help guide me and my SD while we're out and about! I live where SDiTs are permitted so it's been so wonderful to see his improvement from mediocre to passing with flying colours, and I hope when I feel we're prepared to take the test the trainers are blown away by his progress! I sure am and I've been privy to it every step of the way.

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Glad you watched! Good luck as you continue to work and strive for an awesome service dog.

[@cherylrose3191]

Such a good dog but the handler needs to loosen the leash in some parts, she's like kinda dragging the pup

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

You're absolutely correct, and the handler did receive that as one of her major point deductions. Interestingly enough that was never observed with this team during other practice sessions, we think maybe the nerves of being filmed might have made her tense up a little bit.

[@noemierollindedebeaumont1130]

I completly agree with you. I also think she should not pull on the leash when asking the dog to sit because it appears the dog is wearing a prong (correct me if wrong) and everytime she pulls the leash she us correcting that dog WHILE asking a command. Not good, right ? Do you ever test the dogs riding an escalator ?

[@Pikachubaccas]

@@noemierollindedebeaumont1130 not all dogs are trained for escalators because they can be dangerous for the dog when getting on and off of them

[@kimwilliams3026]

Halti or gentle leaders are great for service dogs! We are told no to escalators

[@hannacarnes2823]

Norma Vandever Halties, Prong collars, and E collars are used for communication not control. A dog maybe be listening well but need a correction and that’s fine. They’re dogs not robots. I’m self training my own service dog right now and it can be eye opening.

[@ednaearly2095]

You did a great job, showing what is required. It made me think about what places to go to while training my dog and what it should look like.

[@ReadingisMagicTV]

Fabulous informative video.

[@shabythedog1088]

Such an adorable dog!! omg that face!!!! 💙 too adorable haha!

[@cloudmonkey2686]

Thank you for this video. I'm brand new in the psd world and service dog world in general. I have got my dog to do the tasks and job that are for my personal needs with ptsd (so technically with my diagnosis and her having jobs or tasks related to my disability she's now a service dog?) But I have yet to train her in public because I do not drive so I personally don't want to say she's a service dog nor do I want to parade her around as one til I know she can pass a public access test. I found way too much conflicting info online for service dogs as it is which has hindered my process a lot so for ppl like you to make videos like this it's really helpful for newbies like me so that I now have a guideline to go by and what I should and shouldn't do etc. since I appreciate this video so much I deff subbed haha. Which is my first SUB to a video that isn't music related haha. Keep up the great work and thank you

[@nicolemcadams9357]

Correct, once your dog can show a task that it needed to medically help or prevent an episode then yes, they are a service dog. In the US there is no requirement for the Public Access test, but by passing, it just shows you that your service dog is within the expected behaviors to be out in public.

[@cloudmonkey2686]

Nicole McAdams thank you so much

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

We're so glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for subscribing. Good luck as you continue to train and work on the public access portion of your team.

[@katedunno1230]

Daniel Malone Hi, I started my dog with general obedience first. He was about a year old. Then I did the medical part of the training. He will always alert to high or low blood sugar. But public training has proven to be difficult. Maybe you can get a friend to take you out for short public outings. Like a park. 30 minutes at first. I then started taking my dog to the bank every week. Then a grocery store. And keep spending more and more time out while asking the dog to perform more and more tasks for you. Let me know how it works for you

[@cloudmonkey2686]

Kate Dunno well today I went to a new home for her around animals she doesn't know and has never been around animals and she did great and did what I asked so we are doing great so far

[@watchmedo635]

What a fantastic team ❤️

[@Urmom-co2ro]

this was so useful! thank you so much!

[@sandcreekcoondogs6485]

Love this. I have a service dog in training and I'm owner training so she didn't have to take any test but I did make sure she was 100% house trained, could walk in a heel, could focus on me, and knew atleast one task before taking her into non pet friendly places

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Keep up the good work! Thanks for watching.

[@birdfellas]

This is the etiquette all dogs should have in public. At a park, on a walk period. Just my personal opinion. Training your dog correctly is not only beneficial to you, the public, but mostly for your dog. It allows me to take my best friend every where with out hassles.

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

In a perfect world that would be the dream come true!

[@birdfellas]

My Alapaha blue blood bulldog x with Gatti pit already does all of what the video shows and then some. He is my service dog in training as well. Seems crazy to me that owners don’t train their dogs. I have buddies with labs, pits, and mixed bread dogs. Not too many people actually have control of their dog. They scream their dogs names for most everything. To come to stop what ever it is they’re doing, to sit, and pretty much cover all reprimands??? Then to see people with working breeds leave the dog in the yard on a chain then wonder why the dog is so crazy is beyond me. I’m actually amazed service dogs need this little of training.

[@shepherds.pie.youtube]

Yes thank you this was very helpful!! I want to train service dogs when I get my qualification so this sort of thing is amazing.

[@juliettecep94ify]

It melts my heart to see dogs this well behaved! Good Job Team!

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Thanks for watching!

[@elizabethflores9]

What a great dog!

[@MartialArtist72]

Great video! I'm training an medium sized Australian labradoodle pup for service dog work. He was a Volhard 3. He's 5 months old and doing some PTSD tasks and retrieve tasks already. Two questions: what size labradoodle is in the video and how old was it during this public access testing you did?

[@charlieg3674]

The dog featured is a Goldendoodle and was 2 years old at the time this video was taken. It looks to be medium sized, maybe around 40ish lbs I'm not sure

[@charlottebrown270]

Thank you for posting this video I really enjoyed watching it. I don’t need a service dog and probably never will but this was very informative again thank you

[@QWTrucker]

Thank you so much for posting this. I’m in the process of getting a service dog

[@kayleejevning]

I was literally focused on the dogs tail the whole time

[@morgancalvi6675]

Is that a golden doodle? It is the most beautiful dog I have ever seen...love the hair cut.

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

Morgan Calvi Yes it sure is.

[@KageTenshiiRyuu]

Thank you for this. I now know what to focus on in order to further qualify my dog to be in public as a service dog. I can't afford professional training so I want to make sure I cover as many areas as possible on my own.

[@Summer_puppy312]

Wonderful tutorial! I'm hoping to be able to train ours someday for my Anxiety. Thank you for the observations ❤️

[@melissapayne4805]

I've been working with our new standard poodle (13 weeks old) with intention to train him as a diabetic service dog for hubby. Trying to afford a fully trained dog is out of the question! Thank you for providing what is looked for.

[@tyrarathje2680]

Thank you. My daughter wants her dog to become a service dog, or companion, for her autistic son. This video is wonderful in explaining basic training needs.

[@slut4adamcarlsen903]

Tyra Rathje service dogs and companion dogs are completely different and they have totally different rights

[@binx6449]

I'm likely going to have a service dog soon, so this was very educational. Great vid.

[@animefangirllove]

What a fantastic team!! A++

[@echom.2409]

I know he is a professional dog but AWWW you can't say that he isn't at least a little cute . Also I think that's a Macy's or jcpennys , that's the mall I go to , I love that one

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

This was at the Hulen Mall in Fort Worth Texas.

[@echom.2409]

cool so it is the one i go to :)

[@sarahgilliss3503]

That was a Macy's they were in.

[@sarahblackstone5861]

What if someone was severely allergic to the dog? Like stuck on the elevator or something with them?

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

One person's disability cannot hinder another person's rights to a public place. It would be the responsibility of the business owner to reasonably accommodate all disabled persons. That could mean that they have to provide an alternative means of transportation for a person, or seat an allergic person farther away from a person with a service dog, etc. In the case of the elevator it would just come down to common courtesy. Whoever was on first would generally have the right of way, and the second person should wait for the next elevator. I've gone to get on an elevator before when someone covered their mouth with their hand, I asked if they were allergic, they nodded yes, and I said I had no problem waiting for the next one. Courtesy and common sense will go a very long ways in making sure everyone has the right to participate in public activities. Thanks for your question!

[@sarahblackstone5861]

Top Dog Professional Training thank you!!

[@TopDogProfessionalTraining]

You're welcome!

[@sandymandy2520]

Then it’s the responsibility of that person to inform the owner of the dog or choose to step off. That would be discrimination. And they also should carry the appropriate medication for themselves should they have a reaction. Someone’s clothes could set them off...

[@ashleydearbornsliwa4701]

then they get off before the door closes or they see the dog and they dont get on. either way, they wait for the next one if they werent there first.

[@meaangel5814]

beautiful team

[@reggaespiritdance]

So appreciated!

[@chrishayworth282]

One of the most amazing things I've done is train my own dog. She wasn't quite perfect, but she still passed the test first time. Feel free to ask questions, if I know the answer I'll tell you.

[@caitlyncorbin0429]

Is there like a certain score the dog has to get to pass?

[@sassysandie2865]

What test?

[@benperrine1865]

it just how my nokie dog is and he had months of training

[@sumerbal9829]

Thank you, this really helps with knowing what needs to be trained :)

[@janedoex8345]

Such an excellent pup. Very well trained, as far as I can see. Always was looking for eye contact with his human , overall very calm and not bothered by anything else. No leash pulling, always at her heels or 2 feet within what is considered heel position. Not shy but not showing any dominance at all. Seems to have a very gentle personality and very trusting towards his human. And the best is he is also so fluffy and petable....(yeah I know, never pet services dogs under any circumstances, unless someone allowed it and they are not actually working)

[@theo_aetc]

whenever i see a service dog in public i just yell « i love you dog!!! » in my head and hope they get the message

[@ryleighwatson8335]

I don't Even have a service dog I just came to see the doggy

[@reneeubry9065]

I am doing the obedience training now and then I will do the service do part of the training. Thank you for giving me some of the other things I need to train for. I am pleased with what I am seeing so far but the dog is only about 15 weeks old and a very fast learner.

[@sippintea4570]

Can wait to start training my puppy in public, she’s been doing great at home and in outdoor environments but definitely needs some help when we’re in public. Your video showed exactly what we need to do with great explanation. I can’t wait to get started