Hearing Dogs: Sound Alerts and Individual Training

A hearing dog is trained to alert a deaf or hard-of-hearing person to selected sounds.

Kea Grace
Published January 6, 2022

Answering Questions About Your Service Dog in Public

A short, practiced answer can make an access conversation easier. You do not have to disclose your diagnosis to use a qualifying service dog.

Kea Grace
Published October 1, 2021

5 Tips For Training Service Dogs in Training

Working with young or inexperienced Service Dogs in Training isn’t always easy. It’s even harder if you’re learning alongside your young dog.

Kea Grace
Published July 9, 2020

5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a New Dog

A new dog needs a safe space, predictable care and time to adjust. Prepare the home and your schedule before arrival.

Olivia Williams
Published March 13, 2020

3 Dog Training Games for Service Dog Puppies

Using dog training games helps build Service Dog foundation skills without overwhelming young puppies or new Service Dog candidates.

Kea Grace
Published March 5, 2020

Five Comfortable Skills to Practice with a Young Dog

A few quiet minutes can become a useful lesson. Try five everyday skills that help your puppy pay attention, accept gentle handling, explore, and settle without asking too much too soon.

Kea Grace
Published November 24, 2019

Buy the Basics Before Bringing Home a Dog

Start with supplies that fit the dog and your care plan. You can add extras once you know its preferences.

Olivia Williams
Published October 14, 2019

How Soon After Eating or Drinking Should a Puppy Go Out?

Take your puppy out promptly after meals and drinking. Learn what to do if they do not go, how to handle accidents, and when to ask your vet.

Kea Grace
Published September 27, 2019

Five Foundation Skills for a Service Dog in Training

Good training starts with small skills you can use every day. Help your dog tune in, settle comfortably, and move with you before taking on bigger lessons.

Kea Grace
Published September 17, 2019

Distractions, Service Dogs and Public Access

Give working teams room. A handler may depend on a particular trained response, and deliberately engaging the dog can interrupt its work.

Kea Grace
Published August 18, 2019