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Service Dog Success - with Victoria Warfel

Service Dog Success with Victoria Warfel What does it really take to raise, train, and live with a successful service dog? Join Victoria Warfel, Executive Director and Head Trainer of Hope Service Dogs, Inc., as she shares real-world experience, expert training advice, and honest conversations about the world of service dogs. With over 20 years of professional dog training experience and firsthand experience as a service dog handler, Victoria brings a unique perspective to every episode. She understands both sides of the leash—from selecting and raising promising puppies to training reliable working partners and navigating everyday life with a service dog. Whether you’re considering a service dog, raising a puppy, training your own service dog, or already partnered with one, Service Dog Success offers practical guidance, education, and encouragement to help you and your dog succeed. Victoria is the Executive Director of Hope Service Dogs, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to breeding, raising, and training health- and temperament-tested Golden Retrievers for service work. Because successful service dog partnerships don’t happen by accident—they’re built through education, training, and teamwork. 🐾 Learn more about Hope Service Dogs and connect with Victoria: https://linktr.ee/hopesd