Five Areas to Assess in a Shelter Service-Dog Candidate

A shelter dog may be a suitable candidate, but one visit cannot predict a working career. Shelter stress and unfamiliar surroundings can change behavior.

Kea Grace
Published March 14, 2016

Two Dogs Test Positive For Lead Poisoning in Flint, MI

This is an archived 2016 report. Case counts, death totals, quotations and the availability of local testing below describe that time and are not independently…

April Childers
Published February 17, 2016

Choosing Vests, Jackets and Harnesses for a Service Dog

The ADA does not require a service dog to wear a vest, special harness or identification.

Kea Grace
Published February 14, 2016

Flying With a Service Dog: 5 Required Skills

Flying requires preparation for both airport conditions and the applicable airline process. On covered U.S.

Kea Grace
Published January 7, 2016

Top Service Dog News in 2015

2 015 was an eventful year in the Service Dog world. Here are some of the top news stories and developments in the Service Dog and working dog community from this…

Kea Grace
Published December 31, 2015

Thanksgiving with Your Service Dog

Plan transport, rest, bathroom breaks, water, and a quiet space before a holiday gathering.

Kea Grace
Published November 25, 2015

2015–2016 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 2015–2016.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published November 17, 2015

Housetraining a Service Dog in Training

House training relies on frequent opportunities, supervision and rewards.

Kea Grace
Published October 7, 2015

Train a Service Dog to Retrieve: Getting Started

Start a service dog retrieve with a safe object, a reward marker and small steps from targeting to voluntary mouth contact. Continue through AP’s series.

Kea Grace
Published September 7, 2015

5 Useful Public-Access Skills for Service Dogs

Settling beside you, leaving food alone, and staying out of the way make everyday outings easier. Here are five skills to build thoughtfully before asking your dog to work in busier places.

Kea Grace
Published April 27, 2015