Canine Support Teams, Inc, Murrieta, CA Videos

Happy Friday!!! While we all prepare to celebrate the weekend, we wanted to remind you of some very important information. ⚠️Please be advised pthat any links left in comments on our social media pages that are for "CST merchandise" are scam links and you should NOT click on them. Only click on links or messages that have been posted directly by us. ⚠️ If you see links in comments, please report them. If you receive any messages, please let us know. With that, let us all enjoy a little puppy pool party as we swim into the weekend.

On this #TrainerTip day, Genevieve and Johnny demonstrate and explain loose leash walking with your dog! 🐶❤️

In this video Brody demonstrates retrieval of a medicine bottle out of a cabinet! 💊 There are several reasons why retrieval in service dog training is so impactful, which includes but is not limited to: 🐾Enhancing Independence 🐾 Retrieval training plays a critical role in service dogs’ ability to support individuals with disabilities. By being trained to retrieve objects, these dogs can assist their handlers in various daily tasks, such as picking up dropped items or fetching necessary items, ultimately enhancing their sense of independence and reducing reliance on others. 🐾Improving Quality of Life🐾 The ability to retrieve specific items can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Whether it be medication, a phone, or even keys, service dogs trained in retrieval can save valuable time and energy for their handlers. This allows them to focus on their abilities rather than limitations, ultimately increasing their overall well-being and confidence to navigate the world more independently. 🐾Comprehensive Assistance🐾 Retrieval training is not limited to physical objects. Service dogs can also be trained to retrieve help or alert their handlers during emergencies, ensuring their safety and well-being. Whether it’s fetching a phone to call for help or bringing vital medical supplies, these tasks can be life-saving in critical situations. This comprehensive assistance enhances the bond between the handler and their service dog, creating a strong and reliable partnership.

Did you know that our service dogs love to use @kurandadogbeds ? 🐕‍🦺 The benefits of these beds are:🐾 They are durable 🐾 They are chew-proof🐾They are easy to sanitize🐾 They are temperature regulating 🐾They are orthopedic, providing joint comfortClick the link in our bio to learn how you can donate a Kuranda bed to a service dog today 🐶❤️🐾

#throwbackthursday to this puppy raiser testimonial by one of our very own board members, Lindsay Brock! Feeling inspired? Click the link in our bio to sign up to be a puppy raiser for CST! 🐶❤️🐾

Congratulations once again to the class of 2023 graduates! 🎉 We are glad to have played an integral part in their journeys, and we look forward to witnessing many years of impendence and love from these teams! 🐶❤️

Service dogs like to get a little festive too 😉☃️❤️ #servicdogsofinstagram #servicedogsoftiktok #servicedogsintraining

To all of our supporters…THANK YOU! 🐶❤️🐾 Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our Wag & Walk participants, we were able to raise $19,684 to aid in training and placing service dogs for clients with disabilities!

🌟 THANK YOU 🌟 to our wonderful supporters like Matt and Nicole who help make our Wag & Walk possible! 🐶❤️🐾 It’s not too late to get involved! Click the link in our bio to learn how to support our Wag & Walk fundraiser

Thank you, CBS 8 San Diego8 for covering our story at the San Diego Airport! San Diego International Airport and Transportation Security Administration - TSA were gracious enough to allow us the opportunity to do an in-person training for our service dogs. This incredible opportunity allows our clients and service dogs in training to simulate their traveling experience, which is extremely helpful for those who struggle with anxiety while traveling. To read the full article, please visit: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/service-dogs-undergo-training-at-san-diego-international/509-fd562b7e-d437-49cc-923f-8bb0d601a8a8

Although it is #bringyourdogtowork day, CST pup Samson looks like he’s ready to take over for us! 🐶❤️🐾#servicedogintraining #futureservicedog

Some more info on Apollo: He knows some basic obedience and does well on a loose leash walk, however, he will pull towards other dogs or new people. Our puppy trainer Megan displays some basic behavior etiquette in the videos shown with Apollo 🐶🐾

We were excited to come together in person for the first time since 2020 to celebrate our graduating Teams from the Class of 2020, Class of 2021, and Class of 2022. In total, we graduated 38 classes during this time and celebrated many of them at Monteleone Meadows last month. As always, it was so moving to have everyone come together and witness the impact our service dogs have on their handlers.

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at CST! 😍

Happy Golden Retriever Day!