5 Reasons to Tether Train a Service Dog Puppy
<span class="excerpt_part">A “tether” is a short, 2 to 4 foot long piece of coated cable with a snap on each end. When it <strong>com</strong>es to training a Service Dog in…
The Hidden Complications of Fake Service Dogs
<span class="excerpt_part">Rules exist <strong>for</strong> a reason and when it <strong>com</strong>es to Service Dogs and Service Dog law, too many people have <strong>com</strong>e to view them more as “guidelines.” Whether it’s…
The United States Service Dog Registry helps find lost Service Dog
<span class="excerpt_part">...are a Registry with <strong>free</strong> online registration conducted by an independent, non-governmental, secure and privacy-conscious service. Service Dog teams may register online at http:/<strong>/www</strong>.USSDR.org …
AMVETS applauds VA’s new PTSD rules
<span class="excerpt_part">...Miskulin has made military mental health a personal priority <strong>for</strong> his year as AMVETS National <strong>Com</strong>mander, helping to <strong>com</strong>mission AMVETS Warrior Transition Workshops alongside <strong>Free</strong>dom & Honor. AMVETS’ workshops…
Escalator Safety for Service Dogs
<span class="excerpt_part">...an escalator, and teaching a Service Dog to do so is <strong>com</strong>pletely up to the discretion of the training program or handler. If a handler or trainer isn’t <strong>com</strong>fortable…
Why You Can’t Pet Service Dogs
<span class="excerpt_part">...Dog team? You should <strong>simply</strong> ignore the dog <strong>com</strong>pletely. Pretend that he or she <strong>simply</strong> isn’t there. Interact with the human partner as you would any other person. “But?…
Tips to Keep Your Service Dog Cool and Comfortable This Summer
<span class="excerpt_part">...though, just because it’s hot. Use these tips to keep your Service Dog cool this summer, and still able to work <strong>com</strong>fortably. Make Allowances Throughout much of the continental…
Dog owners, handlers, trainers still use the term “alpha” incorrectly
<span class="excerpt_part">...<strong>com</strong>mon ancestor. Dogs evolved to live harmoniously with us and benefit from our success, while wolves developed as a wild species whose very existence depends on staying as far…
Howly Jowly 2017: Service Dog Gear Giveaway
<span class="excerpt_part">We’re happy to announce the 4th annual Howly Jowly Service Dog Gift Giveaway! During this event, we seek to give back to the Service Dog <strong>com</strong>munity by gifting <strong>book</strong>s,…
Service Dog Quest: Log Your Learning
<span class="excerpt_part">...Week 8 Time <strong>Com</strong>mitment: 10/min a day Week Eight Instructions and Checklist 1. Look through <strong>exam</strong>ples of training logs currently in use by various Service Dog programs. Here’s a…