Episode 23 | Service Dogs 101 - a podcast by The Sumaira Foundation and Connor B Judge Foundation

from 2023-03-14T08:30:23

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In this episode, we are joined by professional service dog trainer Leslie Horton to talk about all things service dogs, including what they are, legal protections, and training. We try to clear up some common misconceptions and touch on how they differ from emotional support animals, behavior standards in public, and being a “Certified” service dog.

She owns Most Fine Canine in Frederick, Maryland, where she has spent over 20 years training and specializing in service dogs. She is certified as a dog trainer and service dog trainer and was inducted into the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) Hall of Fame.

Leslie is also an R.N. and the Coordinator of Inova Fairfax Hospital’s Animal Assisted Care (AAC) program overseeing teams of handlers and dogs at the health system's four facilities.

Leslie's experiences as a dog trainer, medical professional, and patient give her incredible insight on a topic where there is a lot of confusion and can be pretty emotional for people.

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