Jacob and Bruno: The Teamwork of Training A Service Animal
Meet Jacob, the reigning North American Bear Cub 2026, and Bruno, the rescue puppy learning to become his service dog (with the help of Dan Perata Training).
A Week Inside a Real Training Program,
What You Might Not Know
People always ask the same question.
What does a real week of training actually look like?
The answer is simple. Structure, repetition, hands-on coaching, and real-world practice. No guessing.
Civic Pups Pics
Pictures from the event!
Fireworks, Fear, and Why You Are Probably Making It Worse
Let’s talk about fireworks.
Every Fourth of July I hear the same thing.
“My dog loses its mind when the fireworks start.”
Why Most Dog Training Fails and What Actually Works
Most dog training doesn’t fail because the dog can’t learn. It fails because the training doesn’t transfer to real life.
Crate Training Done Right: Why It Supports Your Dog’s Mental Health
Crate training might be the most unfairly accused practice in dog ownership. Somewhere along the line, the crate got labeled cruel, damaging, or emotionally scarring. Meanwhile, the same dogs are chewing drywall and having panic attacks when left alone. But sure, let’s blame the box.
Used correctly, crate training is one of the simplest and most effective ways to support a dog’s mental health, emotional regulation, and overall stability. The crate is not the problem. Human inconsistency is.