Tone of Voice and Clear Training Cues

Dogs can respond to both learned words and features of a voice, including its pitch and emotional tone.

Bev Thompson
Published February 11, 2015

Planning for an Emergency With Your Service Dog

An emergency plan should account for your care needs and the dog's transport and care.

Kea Grace
Published January 6, 2015

Howly Jowly 2014 Christmas Giveaway

H owly Jowly 2014: The Basics The basics are simple: we’re giving away training books, really awesome tasty treats and superbly high quality toys to as many…

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published December 16, 2014

What the Eureka Effect Study Can Tell Us About Dogs

A study by Ragen T. S. McGowan and colleagues explored how dogs respond when their own actions provide access to a reward.

Kea Grace
Published December 11, 2014

Thanksgiving Food and Your Service Dog

Keep holiday meals and scraps out of reach. A food that is safe for a person is not necessarily suitable for a dog, and a busy gathering makes accidental ingestion…

Kea Grace
Published November 21, 2014

Choosing Service-Dog Gear From Head to Tail

Start with the dog's comfort, the handler's needs and the equipment's intended use. You do not need every item on a gear list.

Kea Grace
Published October 26, 2014

Considering a Service Dog When You Have Allergies

Allergies are an important part of deciding whether a service-dog partnership is suitable for you.

Curtis Carr
Published July 30, 2014

Five Things to Discuss With Your Service Dog Trainer

A good training partnership depends on clear communication and an individual plan.

Kea Grace
Published July 17, 2014

10 Practical Principles for Service-Dog Teams

A service-dog partnership needs care, planning and realistic expectations.

Kea Grace
Published June 27, 2014

Service Dog Quest: Practicing Waiting and Disengaging

Waiting for a cue or disengaging from an accessible distraction can be useful.

Kea Grace
Published February 12, 2014