The 133rd Westminster Dog Show begins Monday in New York
<span class="excerpt_part">...Herding group <strong>com</strong>petition will be televised live Monday on USA Network from 8-9PM ET and continuing on CNBC from 9-11PM ET. The Sporting, Working, Toy, and Best In Show…
Retiring a Service Dog: Signs It Is Time
<span class="excerpt_part">...Another set of eyes can help show/tell you as the time <strong>com</strong>es, since it can be hard to see as you’re in daily contact with your partner.” He goes…
Service Dogs can help someone injured in a car accident. But what if that injury never occurred?
<span class="excerpt_part">...a motor vehicle accident. From mobility impairments to brain and neurological injuries, Service and Assistance Dogs can be trained to <strong>com</strong>plete indispensable tasks <strong>for</strong> their disabled owners. Of course…
10 Quick Facts About Service Dogs
<span class="excerpt_part">...varies to match their human partner’s unique needs 2. Service Dogs <strong>com</strong>e in all shapes, sizes, colors, and breeds. No one can identify a Service Dog <strong>simply</strong> by looking…
How Can Hearing Dogs Help Diabetics?
<span class="excerpt_part">...of an appendage. In fact, there are lots of <strong>com</strong>plications of diabetes — and one surprising <strong>com</strong>plication is hearing loss. Hearing loss is twice as <strong>com</strong>mon in people with…
Time to Enter the Howly Jowly 2016 Gift Giveaway!
<span class="excerpt_part">...full of items generously provided by donor <strong>com</strong>panies. Check out the gallery below to see the offerings — they include mental stimulation toys, <strong>book</strong>s, travel gear, and treats! The…
A Presidential Proclamation on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
<span class="excerpt_part">...“Year of <strong>Com</strong>munity Living,” which I launched in 2009 to support independent living. The Federal Government is <strong>com</strong>mitted to leading by <strong>exam</strong>ple in hiring people with disabilities, with focused…
4 Ways to Boost Your Dog’s Immunity
<span class="excerpt_part">...immune system. A moist, meat-based diet is usually recommended <strong>for</strong> dogs. Dry foods might contain a lot of starch which can lead to inflammation. A starch<strong>-free</strong>, grain<strong>-free</strong> diet containing…
5 Vital Public Access Skills Every Service Dog Should Know
<span class="excerpt_part">...distractions. It’s important that “leave it” be properly <strong>practice</strong>d and reinforced with a plethora of distractions before trying to use the <strong>com</strong>mand in new places, as dogs don’t generalize…
How to travel with a Service Dog: a step-by-step guide
<span class="excerpt_part">...call to make them aware of what type of animal you use. The agent may also be able to help you select the most <strong>com</strong>fortable seat <strong>for</strong> you and…