A crate can be an optional resting or transport space when a dog is comfortable using it.
Kea Grace
Published January 19, 2020
A familiar behavior may have more than one explanation. Watch the context and changes over time rather than assuming a funny action has one proven evolutionary…
Olivia Williams
Published December 3, 2019
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
For many Service Dogs, training begins in puppyhood. Most of the puppy training for Service Dogs consists of the same type of skills all well-behaved dogs learn…
Kea Grace
Published September 16, 2019
A service dog's tasks should address its handler's disability-related needs and be safe for both members of the team. Useful possibilities include:
April Childers
Published September 6, 2019
Assess a service dog candidate’s comfort, health, behavior and fit with your daily life. Learn when to simplify training, pause or consider another role.
Kea Grace
Published July 12, 2019
Service-dog work is individual. These examples show possible trained assistance; they are not a universal task menu or proof that any dog can safely perform every…
Kea Grace
Published June 16, 2019
The ADA requires individually trained work or tasks related to a person's disability. Comfort from a dog's presence alone does not meet that definition.
Terry McCormack, CDT
Published May 10, 2019
Browse AP’s historical 2018 lists of 100 male and 100 female dog names, then explore more ideas with the Puppy Name Finder.
Anything Pawsable Staff
Published November 14, 2018
Compare five service dog training books by purpose, including Kea Grace’s manual, with publisher links and guidance for choosing your next resource.
Kea Grace
Published June 6, 2016
