lady priscilla method
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How HHN Became the Final Test of Service Dog Distraction Training If you’ve been following our journey, you already know that about a year and a half ago, right after Lady Priscilla passed her public access training readiness test (to start training in non-dog friendly spaces), we headed straight to CityWalk. At park closing. Right…
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You’ve probably heard that you should stay “below threshold” when doing service dog desensitization training around triggers. And for dogs with trauma or big feelings, that’s generally good advice. But what if I told you that real learning doesn’t happen far below threshold? What if the true magic happens just below it? Welcome to the…
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How one alien and one trail of trust taught me what canine communication could look like A Movie About Connection There’s a moment in E.T. that still gives me chills, even after all these years. Not the flying bicycle. Not the glowing finger. It’s the part where E.T. points to the sky, touches his chest,…
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Canine cognition is the missing piece in most dog training methods. It’s also the key to raising a dog who can handle real-world situations without constant micromanagement. If you’ve ever tried walking your dog through a pet store, you know the drill: “Sit. Heel. Leave it. No sniffing. Don’t pull. Watch me. No, don’t eat…
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Ever wonder why your dog training method taught your pet what to do… but it still doesn’t do it? Or why treats work in training class, but not at the park? Or why your dog’s behavior seems to change by the day — or even the hour? It’s not just you. And it’s not your…
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There’s Something Missing in Dog Training Most dog training methods stop at obedience.But understanding dog behavior goes far beyond “sit” and “stay.” Real behavior change — the kind that holds up in public, at home, or anywhere in between — starts with how your dog senses, processes, and interprets the world around them. And that’s…
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Orlando service dog training isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience — especially if you’re self-training. Every team is different. Every need is different. And no single class or outing can prepare you for the real world all at once. For us, this journey has been about slowly building confidence, emotional regulation, and trust — not just for…
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We’re thrilled to invite you to share your dog’s journey, through the lens of a favorite book, movie, or TV show, in our new dog story contest. Just like Lady Priscilla reminds us of Yentl, Dead Poets Society, and Jonathan Livingston Seagull, we want to hear which characters have mirrored your own dog’s transformation. This…
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Two six-year-old girls, one discarded dog, and a shared impossible IQ Like Sheila in One Child, by Torey Hayden, Lady Priscilla didn’t come forward at first. She stayed hidden beneath the table, not because she lacked intelligence—but because the world hadn’t yet earned her trust. She wasn’t aggressive. Wasn’t loud. Wasn’t wild or out of…
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Service dog training isn’t just about teaching tasks — it’s about building trust, emotional stability, and the kind of relationship that can handle whatever the world throws at you. If you’re just getting started or looking to understand the process more deeply, this post breaks down what service dog training really involves, what most people…