Positive reinforcement is the foundation of modern humane dog training. HeartDogs explains the science, the mechanics and why it produces better results for assistance dogs.
What Is Positive Reinforcement Training? How It Works and Why It Matters Read More »
Force-free training relies on rewards, not punishment. HeartDogs explains what it means, what the evidence shows, and why it’s non-negotiable for assistance dog work.
What Is Force-Free Dog Training? And Why It Matters Read More »
HeartDogs calls its foster-trainers Heroes – and for good reason. Here is what the role actually involves, how it was formalised for India, and why it matters.
What Does “Foster-Trainer” Mean? Meet the Heroes Behind HeartDogs Read More »
: Assistance dog training is skilled work. HeartDogs explains why women in rural India – with no formal background – are exactly the right people for it.
Who Are HeartDogs Foster-Trainers? Read More »
From selection to placement, training an assistance dog takes 18 months to 2 years. HeartDogs breaks down each stage and what it looks like in India.
What does it take to train an assistance dog? Read More »
From temperament to task training, here’s how assistance dogs are trained, and how HeartDogs builds this for Indian conditions.
How Are Assistance Dogs Trained? A Beginner’s Guide Read More »
