Understanding Public Access Tests

Some training programs use a public access test to assess behavior in everyday environments.

Kea Grace
Published August 2, 2013

Sharing Photographs with Anything Pawsable

AP uses photographs to explain training, daily routines and life with a service dog.

Kea Grace
Published August 1, 2013

Service Dog Nike’s Graduation Letter

Kea Grace’s graduation letter is preserved as a dated personal account of Nike’s training and placement.

Kea Grace
Published July 26, 2013

Considering a Doberman Pinscher for Service Work

A Doberman may be suitable for some handlers, but breed identity does not establish service-dog suitability.

Kea Grace
Published July 24, 2013

Considering a Labrador Retriever for Service Work

Labrador Retrievers are used in many assistance-dog programs, but breed identity does not guarantee a suitable candidate or reliable performance.

Kea Grace
Published July 12, 2013

Preparing to Answer Service-Dog Questions in Public

A short, practiced answer can make an access conversation easier. You do not have to disclose your diagnosis to use a qualifying service dog.

Kea Grace
Published June 25, 2013

HUD Housing Guidance: What Changed After the 2013 Notice

AP originally reproduced HUD's April 25, 2013 assistance-animal notice. That text is historical guidance, not a current notice.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published May 2, 2013

Flying With a Service Dog: Planning Your Trip

Plan for the current airline process and the actual destination. U.S. air-travel service-animal rules differ from ADA rules for ordinary public places.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published July 2, 2012

From the Archive: A Job for Arabella

Giveaway closed. AP has no remaining copies from this February 2012 offer.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published February 9, 2012