The 5th Annual National Service Dog (and Working Dog) Eye Exam event is underway!
<span class="excerpt_part">The 5th annual ACVO National Service Dog Eye <strong>Exam</strong> event will provide a <strong>free</strong> eye <strong>exam</strong> to <strong>for</strong>mally trained and certified Service Dogs and other working dogs such as…
Your formally-trained Service or Assistance Dog may qualify for a free eye exam
<span class="excerpt_part">...their website. The United States Service Dog Registry is proud to announce that we’re an <strong>official</strong> supporter of the ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye <strong>Exam</strong>! The Registry is a…
Water Rescue Dogs and Water Search Dogs: What’s the Difference?
<span class="excerpt_part">...or wilderness <strong>search</strong> dogs when thinking of <strong>search</strong> and rescue dogs, but <strong>search</strong> dogs also work in water, as do rescue dogs. Many think of <strong>“search</strong> and rescue” as…
3 Tips For Bonding With a New Service Dog
<span class="excerpt_part">...<strong>practice com</strong>mands and cues naturally throughout your day. As an <strong>exam</strong>ple, reinforce proper loading and unloading from vehicles. Reward sharp, focused heeling as you navigate cubicles or a crowd.…
Meet 14 Dog Heroes Who Helped at 9/11
<span class="excerpt_part">An estimated <strong>300</strong> dogs assisted in <strong>search</strong> and rescue efforts after the attacks, that’s according to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the American Kennel Club. Many of the…
Service Dog Books: “A Lowcountry Christmas,” by Mary Alice Monroe
<span class="excerpt_part">...meaning of Christmas? A Lowcountry Christmas Service Dog <strong>Book</strong> Overview From the inside of the <strong>book</strong>’s cover jacket: As far as ten-year-old Miller McClellan is concerned, it’s the worst…
Service Dog Breeds: Labrador Retriever
<span class="excerpt_part">...standard, <strong>Labs</strong> should possess a “stable temperament,” weigh “55 to 75 pounds,” and be an “outgoing and devoted <strong>com</strong>panion.” Those qualities <strong>com</strong>bine with a short, sleek, water-resistant coat, superb…
Get a free eye exam for your service dog
<span class="excerpt_part">Here’s some great news. The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) is going to be giving <strong>free</strong> eye <strong>exam</strong>s to documented working dogs durring the week of May 3-9,…
From Pup to Powerhouse: 100+ Skills for Your Service Dog
<span class="excerpt_part">...<strong>com</strong>mands. Directional <strong>com</strong>mands: Refine <strong>com</strong>mands like “left,” “right,” <strong>“for</strong>ward,” and “back.” Duration <strong>com</strong>mands: Extend the duration the dog holds <strong>com</strong>mands like “sit” or “stay.” Distraction proofing basic <strong>com</strong>mands: <strong>Practice</strong>…
Get a free copy of the children’s book about the making of a Service Dog, "A Job for Arabella"
<span class="excerpt_part">...children’s <strong>book</strong>s — and the charming narrative teaches children (and adults) about the life of a Service Dog and is packed with training details without sounding like a teaching…