🎙️ What does it really take to raise a reliable service dog?

In this episode, Nate Schoemer sits down with professional service dog trainer Heather Lowell to explore the science and strategy behind raising life-changing canine partners. From genetics and early development to advanced training and public access proofing, this episode is packed with honest insights and expert advice.

Whether you’re starting with a puppy, considering a rescue, or looking to train a dog you already have, Heather shares a clear roadmap to success—rooted in real-world experience and evidence-based techniques.

• How to select the right dog for service work (puppy vs. rescue)

• The role of genetics, epigenetics, and the critical socialization period

• Crate training, potty training, and early management strategies

• Common myths around service dog certification and ADA laws

• E-collar training, reward timing, and advanced behavior shaping

• Public access training, task work, and distraction proofing

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