Tips for Taking Care of a Terminally Ill Pet
<span class="excerpt_part">It can be difficult to take care of a pet with a terminal illness — <strong>and</strong> that difficulty is <strong>com</strong>pounded if you are disabled <strong>and</strong> have a Service Dog.…
Minnesota Senator Al Franken is serious about Service and Assistance Dogs.
<span class="excerpt_part">...can cost upwards of $20,000. We support Senator Franken in his mission. If you have <strong>questions</strong> or would like to help, you contact him at info@franken.senate.gov or by phone…
Becoming a Service Dog Handler: Is A Service Dog Right For Me?
<span class="excerpt_part">...the training myself. From my own re<strong>search</strong> I saw there were pros <strong>and</strong> cons to both options. On one h<strong>and,</strong> a program trained dog would be <strong>com</strong>pletely trained <strong>and</strong>…
5 Service Dog Books For Kids
<span class="excerpt_part">...help ease fears or answer <strong>questions</strong> from children <strong>and</strong> adults alike concerning SPD <strong>and</strong> Service Dogs. Bonus: Service Dog Coloring Book Title: Coloring Book of Service Dogs Author: Tom…
Don’t Panic! A Guide to Service Dog Transport in Emergencies
<span class="excerpt_part">...exercises can help reduce anxiety in unfamiliar situations. <strong>Com</strong>munication is Key When EMS arrives, clearly <strong>com</strong>municate your status as a service dog handler. Explain your disability <strong>and</strong> how your…
Service Dog Quest: Focus, Fido!
<span class="excerpt_part">...BEST THING YOU COULD HAVE EVER DONE IN THIS SITUATION.” Got <strong>questions</strong>, <strong>com</strong>ments, concerns, thoughts or ideas about this week’s Service Dog Challenge or want to share a re<strong>source/</strong>article/video…
5 Things Your Service Dog Trainer Doesn’t Tell You
<span class="excerpt_part">...that’s flaky in any way. Have any <strong>questions</strong>, <strong>com</strong>ments, concerns, thoughts or ideas concerning things Service Dog trainers won’t tell you? Chime in with a <strong>com</strong>ment <strong>and</strong> let us…
Film Review: Pick of the Litter
<span class="excerpt_part">Have you ever <strong>pass</strong>ed a guide dog on the street <strong>and</strong> wondered what was involved in their training? Curious about the process that occurs between the time a dog…
Please Don’t Say or do These Things to Service Dog Teams
<span class="excerpt_part">...stressful <strong>for</strong> many individuals. The overwhelming majority of people are well-meaning <strong>and com</strong>ment on how attractive or well trained Service Dogs are. After all, most people either love dogs…
Can you deduct the cost of owning a Service Dog?
<span class="excerpt_part">...Dogs which are specifically trained to <strong>com</strong>plete tasks that assist with mental health disabilities are also covered (with several addendums). However as with any deduction, you should be well…