I wanted to share this interview with Kari Bastyr of Celiac Service Dogs and Maddy, one of Kari's current students, to talk about what it really looks like to start training a gluten detection dog from puppyhood. I recently got to meet Maddy in person for lunch and we talked about my training journey with Suki. I think sharing stories about the reality of training a celiac service dog is really important. I especially think the early stages of the process are so critical.

The Journey of Maddy and Pippa: Training a Gluten Detection Service Dog Training a service dog is a rewarding and sometimes challenging experience, and for Maddy, it has been an exciting journey. In this conversation, Kari and Kendra from Celiac Service Dogs  sit down with Maddy to discuss her experience training Pippa, her gluten detection service dog in training, and the impact it has had on her life with celiac disease. Maddy shares how she found Pippa, and how her journey

Pippa: 14 Weeks Old "When I first began exploring the idea of training a gluten detection dog, I had an introductory call with Kari where she walked me through the entire process—from what to look for in a breed to how to identify a reputable breeder for service work. Her guidance was invaluable as I navigated the breeder selection process, and she ultimately referred me to the breeder I chose. After waiting nearly a year for my litter, Kari coordinated scent testing and even

Marigold: 10 Weeks Old " I’ll start by saying that it is challenging to express the full depth of my gratitude towards Kari and Celiac...

" When we got Oliver, I had no intention of him becoming my service dog. It wasn't until he was a few months old that I started doing...