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Getting Started

First steps for anyone new to owner-training a service dog.

Owner Training

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Why training your service dog takes 1–2 years — and why that's actually good news

Jun 12, 2026

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2 min read

Why training your service dog takes 1–2 years — and why that's actually good news

Public access training is a marathon, not a sprint. Here is what each phase looks like and why rushing leads to failure.

Brenda Renou
Brenda Renou

Owner Training

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Good manners don't make a service dog — here's what actually does

Jun 5, 2026

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2 min read

Good manners don't make a service dog — here's what actually does

The most misunderstood distinction in service dog life, and why it matters for every handler team.

Brenda Renou
Brenda Renou

Owner Training

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You don't need a $20,000 program dog to have a legitimate service dog

May 27, 2026

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3 min read

You don't need a $20,000 program dog to have a legitimate service dog

What owner-training actually means, what the law actually says, and why more people with disabilities should know this is an option.

Brenda Renou
Brenda Renou

Paws With Purpose Coaching

Helping people with disabilities train their own service dogs — one step at a time.

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