#sd task

[the-disreputable-service-dog]

SD QUESTION: TIC DISRUPTIONS/RESPONSE?

Has anyone trained their SD for tic disruptions? I have spasms/tics (motor issue that basically they can’t give a name to basically) and they are exacerbated when I’m: tired, stressed, anxious, caffeinated, panicking...get the picture?

just wondering if anyone has any ideas/tips on how to train for this?

[secret-agent-sargent]

Hello, I was flipping through your blog and you mentioned "blocking" as something Sargent does (he's adorable by the way). What exactly is that behavior?

Thank you, I think Sargent is pretty darn adorable myself. Blocking is simply the dog creating a barrier between me and other people. To do this, he either stands in front of or behind me. This just gives me a little extra room and lowers the chance of someone touching me (I don’t do well with physical contact).