Thanksgiving Food and Your Service Dog

Keep holiday meals and scraps out of reach. A food that is safe for a person is not necessarily suitable for a dog, and a busy gathering makes accidental ingestion…

Kea Grace
Published November 21, 2014

A&E’s “Dogs of War” tells the story of vets, PTSD and Service Dogs

This is AP’s November 2014 announcement of Dogs of War . Broadcast times, personnel and program descriptions below are historical, not current viewing or treatment…

Lisa A Faulkner
Published October 29, 2014

Choosing Service-Dog Gear From Head to Tail

Start with the dog's comfort, the handler's needs and the equipment's intended use. You do not need every item on a gear list.

Kea Grace
Published October 26, 2014

Helping Your Service Dog Generalize Behaviors

Your dog knows the cue at home, then seems to forget it everywhere else. Learn how to carry a familiar skill into new places, one manageable change at a time.

Bev Thompson
Published August 20, 2014

Depression, Suicide, and Getting Support

The loss of Robin Williams in 2014 prompted AP’s original discussion of depression and suicide.

Kea Grace
Published August 13, 2014

To Protect and Sniff: Q&A With Snellville, and Duluth, GA K9 Unit

This is AP’s original interview/report about the Snellville and Duluth police K-9 teams.

Lisa A Faulkner
Published August 5, 2014

Considering a Service Dog When You Have Allergies

Allergies are an important part of deciding whether a service-dog partnership is suitable for you.

Curtis Carr
Published July 30, 2014

Five Things to Discuss With Your Service Dog Trainer

A good training partnership depends on clear communication and an individual plan.

Kea Grace
Published July 17, 2014

10 Practical Principles for Service-Dog Teams

A service-dog partnership needs care, planning and realistic expectations.

Kea Grace
Published June 27, 2014

Clicker Training and Comfortable Tricks

A clicker can mark a behavior before you give a reward. Pair the sound with rewards, teach in small steps, and allow breaks.

Kea Grace
Published May 31, 2014