Crazy2Calm Working Paws

Crazy2Calm Working Paws Crazy2Calm Canine Coaches provide low cost resources to Service Dog Handlers.

We offer a games based training approach to providing ethical dog training using a teamwork based approach to achieve success.

All our great SD Handler Chats, including the replay from yesterday on Mental Health "Spoons" for Service Dog Handling, ...
05/21/2026

All our great SD Handler Chats, including the replay from yesterday on Mental Health "Spoons" for Service Dog Handling, can be found directly on our website!

https://www.crazy2calm.net/sd-handler-chat

Check out the new resource library and let us know what you think!

05/18/2026

Sniffing is extremely important for dogs. It’s how they interpret their world.

The walk from my apartment to the potty area is a smell rich environment, cats, flowers, other dogs, birds, squirrels, people and a host of other things. Every time we go out, the smells are different. Every trip is a new trip for Nick.







Video Description: Nick sniffing on his way to the potty area.

Join us for the SD Handler Chat, Wednesday night at 7:30 PM (Central)FREE SD Handler ChatMental Health Spoons of Service...
05/18/2026

Join us for the SD Handler Chat, Wednesday night at 7:30 PM (Central)

FREE SD Handler Chat

Mental Health Spoons of Service Dog Handling
Time: May 20, 2026 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

**Note the Time Change to 7:30 PM (Central) or 5:30 PM (Pacific)

Special Guest Bonnie Guier, LCSW, Owner/Trainer & Certified Animal Aromatherapist of Gentle Souls Dog Training
We are excited to be welcoming Bonnie back to the Crazy2Calm Group to share insights about Mental Health and how this can cause low "spoons" for service dog handling & training.

Please share with your SD Handler friends! A Zoom link will be placed in the comments on Wednesday evening.

What Do You Do When Avoiding Another Dog In a Public Space Isn’t an Option?Have a plan before you need one.⚠️Create dist...
05/15/2026

What Do You Do When Avoiding Another Dog In a Public Space Isn’t an Option?

Have a plan before you need one.
⚠️Create distance when possible, keep reinforcement ready, redirect your dog’s focus, and advocate early before the situation escalates.
⚠️Sometimes handlers must step in to protect their team, whether that means physically blocking another dog, asking for help from staff or security, or reporting unsafe situations as soon as possible.

One uncontrolled interaction can create lasting setbacks for a working dog. Public access safety is not about convenience; it is about protecting disabled handlers and their service dogs.

Speaking up matters!

We all have horror stories of a scary interaction with a pet. Give us a quick run down of what you did to handle the situation.

A service dog can still legally be removed from a business if the dog is disruptive or unsafe, even if someone claims it...
05/14/2026

A service dog can still legally be removed from a business if the dog is disruptive or unsafe, even if someone claims it is a service dog.

The ADA protects access for trained service dogs, not aggressive, uncontrolled, or disruptive behavior.

Businesses have the right to address behaviors like lunging, repeated barking, growling, jumping, indoor accidents, or other unsafe behavior.

For handlers, one of the safest strategies is often simple prevention. Creating distance, changing aisles, or waiting for another dog to leave can prevent situations from escalating.

Avoidance is not weakness; avoidance is smart risk management!

05/14/2026

For a service dog to be a service dog, the handler must be disabled and the dog must be trained to perform at least one task to mitigate the handler’s disability. If these two conditions aren’t met, the dog isn’t a service dog. Technically, if Cindy’s boyfriend is handling Nick, Nick isn’t a service dog because Cindy’s boyfriend isn’t disabled.

When someone takes a pet some place where pets are not allowed, they are saying they are disabled, especially if they claim the dog is task trained, when it is not. More and more states are adopting criminal laws that mirror the ADA so that all the protections of it can be enforced by local law enforcement officers.

Pets in grocery stores, restaurants, medical offices, hospitals,and any other businesses that do not allow pets need to start standing up for their rights and the safety of their clients. Pets being brought into businesses is a big deal because they don’t have the training to deal with these situations.







Video Description: Nick, a blue Standard Poodle retrieving a med bag from a scooter basket and giving it to his handler.

One of the hardest realities of working a service dog is knowing that eventually, you may encounter pets in places they ...
05/13/2026

One of the hardest realities of working a service dog is knowing that eventually, you may encounter pets in places they do not belong.

For handlers, this is more than an inconvenience. It can mean stress, fear, disrupted training, safety concerns, or even career-ending incidents for a working dog.

Most handlers are already managing their disability while navigating crowds, distractions, and daily life. Adding an unpredictable pet into the environment creates an extra layer of anxiety many people never see.

This is why responsible public access matters. Service dog teams deserve safe spaces to work, focus, and live their lives without unnecessary risk.

Awareness and education help protect legitimate working teams.

At Crazy2Calm Canine Coaches we do not support "fake spotting" or pointing out teams that may or may not be legitimate Service Dog teams with a dog that is required for a human with a disability with an understanding that all teams struggle some times.

WE DO support educational efforts to help other people and businesses understand just how dangerous it can be for service dog teams when rules are not followed and inappropriate behavior is allowed to happen time and time again!

05/13/2026

Frequent migraines are beyond frustrating. This morning, Nick stepped up and reminded me WHY I’ve spent so much time and precious energy working with him. He stepped up to help to help with Saturday chores by stripping the bed, retrieving laundry, removing pillow cases, and a few other things. While I was starting the washer, Nick made sure the bedroom door was closed. Generally it remains closed to reduce barking. I’m happy he took it upon himself to close the door. It’s something we’ve been working on, closing the door instead of barking.

Video Description: Nick, a blue Standard Poodle, pulling a door pull to close a door.





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