National Train Your Dog Month 2017

J anuary 2017 kicks off with the Association of Professional Dog Trainer ‘s National Train Your Dog Month.

Kea Grace
Published January 6, 2017

10 Ways to Be a Better Service-Dog Team

A useful goal improves daily life for you and your dog. Choose a few priorities that fit your needs and the dog's comfort instead of measuring the team against…

Lisa A Faulkner
Published December 29, 2016

2016–2017 Service-Dog Travel Guide: Current Rules

This guide retains its original publication date. Use the current guidance below rather than the airline policies that applied during 2016–2017.

Kea Grace
Published November 22, 2016

Dogs For Our Brave Fall 2016 Open Enrollment

AP announced Dogs For Our Brave’s fall 2016 enrollment period. The enrollment dates and benefits described in that announcement are historical.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published October 28, 2016

10 Things Service Dogs Want You to Know

I f Service Dogs could speak, what would they share with you?

Kea Grace
Published October 26, 2016

Voting With a Service Dog: 2016 Article Updated

This article originally concerned the 2016 election. Those dates and deadlines have passed.

Kea Grace
Published September 26, 2016

Service Dog Acclimation Training at Tampa Bay’s Lowry Park Zoo

This article describes the acclimation project as AP reported it in 2016. It does not confirm current exhibit access.

Kea Grace
Published September 16, 2016

10 Things to Know About Service Dogs

ADA regulations also contain a separate provision for trained miniature horses with an individual assessment.

Kea Grace
Published September 5, 2016

Socializing Service Dogs in Training: A Practical Checklist

Socialization is more than visiting new places. Use this checklist to plan gentle introductions to people, sounds, surfaces, and everyday surprises at a pace your dog can handle.

Kea Grace
Published May 24, 2016

Service Dogs and Boots: Fit, Comfort and Gradual Practice

Boots may help with particular surfaces, weather or traction needs. They do not remove every hazard, and they are not necessary for every dog.

Kea Grace
Published April 11, 2016