Steadfast Dogs

Giggling as these are coming up in my memories. Enjoy the silliness

Good morning! Today's game is a family favorite. When training this one, consider using a non-slip surface such as a rug or yoga mat, especially for larger dogs. For dogs new to this, slips can happen, especially if they get over excited for treats! Also, take your time. Some small dogs do this naturally on their own, while others may need to build up the muscles in order to hold this position. We also LOVE the comments that have been coming in, and it warms our hearts that you have been enjoying these games. We have a couple of questions that we will be getting to and apologies for the delay - it's been a week over here. Thank you for your patience with that! Until then, keep practising and having fun with your dog! We'll see you tomorrow for the next one. - Caroline and Krystal

Want to level up your rally skills? A new class is starting tomorrow and there are only 2 spots left! Sign up here:

Class: Rally (All levels) – Steadfast Dogs 3. You should see a text box that confirms the form was sent. Underneath this you’ll see “Add to Cart”. Click this, and then go to cart to pay for the class (upper right on desktop, or in the top menu on mobile)

TRAINING CLASSES!! From polite public manners to all levels of Rally, we're here to help you and your dog work together with confidence, clarity, and fun. Whether you're just starting out or sharpening your skills, our classes focus on clear communication, relationship building, and creating positive learning environments for both ends of the leash.

✨ Small class sizes
✨ Welcoming and supportive atmosphere
✨ Skills that transfer to real life

Check out our current offerings and register now:
👉 https://steadfastdogs.42doors.ca/

Let’s build better bonds one paw at a time. 🐶💬💕

✨Imagine you're out running errands and someone stops you—mid-conversation—to confidently tell you you're wearing the wrong kind of shoes for grocery shopping.

Weird, right? Now make it medical equipment, and welcome to the world of unsolicited opinions about service dogs. 🙃

In this blog post, I share a recent encounter with a man who tried to explain my own service dog handle to me (spoiler: he was wrong), and break down the difference between guide, mobility, and forward momentum handles—because yes, there is a difference, and no, not every dog with a handle is a guide dog.

Bonus: A shoutout to one of my favorite blind creators, 💙

👟 Handle confusion = cleared up
🚫 Mansplaining = not welcome
🦮 Learning = always encouraged

Read the full post here: https://training.steadfastdogs.com/2025/04/30/differences-in-service-dog-gear/