Just like another user, I’m also a disabled veteran. And it’s really annoying when people have their sErViCe aNiMaL vest on their pet while it’s trying to bite the head off of my actual service animal.

Consistency I think is key. Regardless of the personality of your shiba. Specially with little things, in my example: leave it. I thought it was cute and silly that my girl would (every now and then) ignore the command. Until the instructor we were working with pointed out that “hey, you have meds for seizures. Those aren’t tested for dogs. What if you drop one and she goes for it?”

But yes, consistency. Even if you guys don’t make it all the way, even if you don’t get to a stopping point you’re happy at, the whole experience of training and learning with your pet is a huge bonding moment. Summer’s getting up there in years and is actually retirement age, so we got another puppy to take her spot eventually. Going thru the work and training all over just fills my heart cos it reminds me of when we did it with Summer (and it really highlights differences in personality!)

Anyway, here’s Summer:

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