The Eureka Effect Study and Dog Training

Ragen T. S. McGowan and colleagues studied dogs' responses when their actions unlocked a reward.

Olivia Williams
Published February 2, 2024

Tools That Can Support Loose-Leash Training

A better walk takes more than a new leash. Learn which tools can support your dog, what to watch for with fit, and how to make those first easy steps count.

Kea Grace
Published December 21, 2022

Service Dog Air Travel: Updated 2022 Guide

This article originally covered the 2022 travel season. Its former airline-by-airline policies are superseded.

Kea Grace
Published December 7, 2022

Handling a Service-Dog Access Challenge

An access challenge can be stressful. You are not responsible for educating everyone or representing every other service-dog team.

Lisa A Faulkner
Published June 3, 2022

Using Uber or Lyft With a Service Dog

Uber and Lyft's U.S. service-animal policies prohibit denying a ride because a passenger uses a service animal.

Devon MacPherson
Published April 24, 2022

What Does “Disabled Enough” Mean?

People with invisible or fluctuating disabilities can face skepticism about whether they need support.

Devon MacPherson
Published March 10, 2022

Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Animals and Facility Dogs

These terms describe different roles. A dog's friendly behavior, vest or registration does not establish a legal category.

Kea Grace
Published February 10, 2022

Mobility Assistance Dogs: Tasks, Safety and Care

A mobility assistance dog can help with disability-related tasks that reduce reaching, bending or repeated trips.

Kea Grace
Published December 11, 2021

How Service Dogs Can Help

Service dogs perform individually trained work or tasks related to a person’s disability.

Olivia Williams
Published November 28, 2021

Flying With a Service Dog: Current U.S. Rules and Planning

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.

Kea Grace
Published November 24, 2021