#tasktraining

Watch my back is one of Roman's most frequent tasks. Here T is looking at muffins and Roman is looking at a large palette of equipment being moved. We trained this task by beginning with a solid target command and learning body positioning. It's so much easier to not have to check your shoulders every few seconds and still be on edge. Trust your dogs! #romantheSD #tasktraining #costco #watchmyback #workingdogs #servicedog (at Costco) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpDm5yhBUJt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1obsrz90xqa37

There were some pretty heavy crowds at the mall today but Roman handled them like a champ!💪 Featuring the new treat and training bag- an EQUALITY pride fanny pack. #Roman #servicedog #publicaccess #tasktraining #auroratowncenter #happypride (at Aurora Town Center)

Roman got a vacation from work and now he's working full time. We didn't realize today was a free day at the museum and T paid for it in spoons. Roman had a great crowd control focus when we basically were stuck in a crowd. Anxiety brain read it as pulling but hindsight is 20/20. #Roman #servicedog #publicaccess #tasktraining #denver #denvermuseumofnatureandscience (at Denver Museum of Nature & Science)

Roman's constant staring at me is something that I need to realize (while anxious) is a cue for right before he gets up and tries to get us to leave. Anxious brain reads it as begging. We're always learning! #Roman #servicedog #tasktraining #publicaccess #goodboy #imjustanxious (at Real De Minas II)

Roman does such a great check in. This was before I misread his tell for "Mom, we need to take a break" and thought he was being a butt. #Roman #servicedog #tasktraining #publicaccess #goodboy (at Real De Minas II)

Finals prep means Mom is stressed and needs a velcro dog! #Roman #servicedog #tasktraining #finals #wishusluck (at Aurora, Colorado)

Roman has a nice block for the busy downtown train because of #redfored . The operator also managed to get me a seat so I won't dissociate or get sick. #accessibility for the win! -T #Roman #servicedog #publicaccess #publictransport #tasktraining #block #crowdcontrol #gsdmalinoislove (at Denver, Colorado)

Worked on having Legend find mom in public. We've been working on it around the house and are doing basic around the corner finds now in public, keeping the distances short and without too many turns so as to not confuse him. #servicedogintraining #servicedog #tasktraining #greatdane #kohls #publicaccess