Could robots replace service dogs or assistance animals?
<span class="excerpt_part">...an object with a green laser pointer. <strong>For exam</strong>ple, if the person using the robot wants an object off of a shelf such as a hairbrush or TV remote,…
4 Ways to Boost Your Dogโs 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…
How to Make Budget Friendly Frozen Dog Treats
<span class="excerpt_part">...chemical or additive <strong>free</strong>, <strong>and free</strong> of artificial sweeteners of all kinds. Avoid grapes, raisins, onions, <strong>and</strong> other unsafe foods. Frozen Dog Treats Instructions Once you’ve selected your ingredients,…
International Assistance Dog Week 2013
<span class="excerpt_part">...Dog Week seeks to recognize hard-working Service Dogs, raise awareness <strong>and</strong> educate the public about the Service <strong>and</strong> Assistance Dog <strong>com</strong>munity, honor puppy raisers <strong>and</strong> other dedicated Service Dog…
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…
Mercy Medical Center hosts program about Service Dogs for children with diabetes
<span class="excerpt_part">...Diabetes Education Program offers <strong>free</strong> adult <strong>and</strong> pediatric support groups, individual instruction from a nurse <strong>and</strong> dietitian, group class education <strong>and com</strong>munity events including an annual diabetes awareness health…
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, books, travel gear, <strong>and</strong> treats! The…
Howly Jowly 2015 Wrap-Up
<span class="excerpt_part">...the Service Dog <strong>com</strong>munity by providing gear, educational resources, tools, equipment, <strong>and</strong> supplies to any Service Dog team in the United States, with no stipulations. Participation is <strong>free</strong>, winning…
Magnetic Reward Ball
<span class="excerpt_part">A trainer’s dream <strong>com</strong>e true! No more holding the ball or messing around with stuff it in a pocket. The hands<strong>-free</strong> Magnet Ball Dog Toy gives you the <strong>free</strong>dom…
Are you concerned you or someone you know has PTSD? Here’s the first step to finding help.
<span class="excerpt_part">...MyHealthVet, there is a <strong>free</strong>, anonymous <strong>and</strong> confidential PTSD Screening Tool. It only takes a few minutes to <strong>com</strong>plete but the results can help you decide whether or not…