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Episode 15: Service dog welfare (Part 2) - Christopher Froess (Service Dog Handler & Trainer).

Episode 15: Service dog welfare (Part 2) - Christopher Froess (Service Dog Handler & Trainer).

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Podcast Description: Life with Service Dogs is a Canadian-based, limited series podcast that highlights the everyday challenges and triumphs service dogs and their handlers face. This podcast is informed by a research project titled “Supporting Canadian Veterans working with Service Dogs” led by Dr. Linzi Williamson (PhD, Assistant Professor in Psychology & Health Studies at the University of Saskatchewan) and an Advisory Committee consisting of Canadian Veterans and service dog trainers, providers, and researchers. This research is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA). This podcast is produced by host Dr. Linzi Williamson and Grace Rath (M.A., Service Dog Project Coordinator).Submitted Guest Bio: Christopher Froess is the Owner and Head Trainer of Kairo’s K9s Training, where he works with service dog teams and companion dog families across a range of behavioral and developmental needs. His professional background includes experience in large-scale training environments, which informed his transition toward a more individualized and structured training model. Guided by evidence-based methodology and the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) framework, Christopher focuses on public access reliability, behavior modification, foundational obedience, and long-term household stability. His approach integrates technical skill development with comprehensive handler education to support sustainable outcomes in both working and pet dog contexts. Christopher personally trained his own medical alert service dog, Kairo CGN, and continues to advocate for clarity, transparency, and functional standards in service dog training and companion animal care. Links Submitted by Guest: Christopher's Website: https://www.kairosk9s.ca Christopher's Booking Page: https://www.kairosk9s.ca/book-a-session Christopher's Group Classes: https://www.kairosk9s.ca/group-classes Christopher's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairosk9s Christopher's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kairosk9s Episode Summary: In this episode, Christopher begins by sharing what led him to work with service dogs and their handlers. We then discuss some of the differences between handler and program raised and trained service dogs. Christopher explains the concept of animal welfare and some common frameworks for understanding it. He also explains some common service dog welfare considerations and issues, as well as the concept of learned helplessness. He describes the concept of what is called “fake spotting”, and we discuss the varying standards that exist in the service dog world. He explains the concept, process, and potential impact of what is called “washing a dog”, which is another way to say the dog did not work out as a service dog prospect. He describes some of the behavior that suggests that a dog doesn't want to work. I asked Christopher about what he and others call the “Fab Four breeds”. We discuss the concept of between and within dog breed differences and the importance of individual assessments when selecting dogs for service work. I asked Christopher about the concept of “fake” or “fraudulent” service dogs. We discuss the current state of legislation and standards related to service dogs and public access. Christopher shares his thoughts about what he'd like to see happen with Canada's service dog environment. And finally, he provides resource suggestions for folks who want to learn more about dog welfare and enrichment.Related Resources Cobb, M. L., Otto, C. M., & Fine, A. H. (2021). The animal welfare science of working dogs: Current perspectives from recent advances and future directions. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 15. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.666898 Kiiroja, L., Gadbois, S., & Fenton, A. (2025). PTSD assistance dogs: Concerns for animal well-being, rights, and justice. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1658857 Knoll, T. E., Bould, E., Callaway, L., & Iannos, M. (2025). Planning for the retirement or death of an assistance dog: perspectives of staff from assistance animal organisations. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2580566 Mellor, D. J. (2016). Moving beyond the “Five freedoms” by Updating the “Five Provisions” and Introducing Aligned “Animal Welfare Aims.” Animals, 6(10). doi:10.3390/ani6100059 Mellor, D. J. (2017). Operational details of the five domains model and its key applications to the assessment and management of animal welfare. Animals, 7(8). doi:10.3390/ani7080060 Mellor, D. J., Beausoleil, N. J., Littlewood, K. E., McLean, A. N., McGreevy, P. D., Jones, B., & Wilkins, C. (2020). The 2020 Five Domains Model: Including Human– Animal Interactions in Assessments of Animal Welfare. Animals, 10(10), 1870. doi:10.3390/ani10101870 Salmon, A., Driscoll, C., ...
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