1. Bergin's 4 Level of Service Dog Training 2. Bond-Based Approach 3. Do As I Do - Social Learning 4. Relaxation Protocols
BERGIN MEDTHOD
Bonita M. Bergin is an American canine researcher. She is the inventor of the concept of the service dog. She is the founder and president of the Bergin University of Canine Studies and the founder of Canine Companions for Independence.
BOND-BASED APPROACH
Bond-Based Approach for living and working with dogs developed by our Founder, Jennifer Arnold, in 2012. The Bond-Based Approach is a philosophy rooted in the belief that mutually beneficial relationships are those in which trust, respect, and confidence combine to form deep, loving, meaningful, and lasting connections.
DO AS I DO - SOCIAL LEARNING Claudia Fugazza and her colleagues in Europe have discovered that dogs can also imitate people. Social learning which includes the ability to observe the actions of other people/dogs and imitate them to learn new behaviors.
RELAXATION PROTOCOLS
We use several methods to teach your service dog how to relax his brain and calm down. We teach service dogs how to relax. Even service dogs can have stress, be anxious, be fearful and full of energy. Relaxation is a skill you can teach your Service dog. Taking the time to teach your dog to relax also has the additional benefit at home and on outings.
Our Delivery Method of Services (Obedience - Service dog Tasks - Socialization - creating a great Bond)
The Home School Program The Home School Program is 3 Months with daily home visits for 1 hour each day.