A Day in the Life of a Service Dog

Every service-dog team has its own routine. A dog's disability-related work may fill much of the day or happen in brief moments.

Kea Grace
Published February 25, 2021

How Do I Get a Service Dog?

Begin with the assistance you need in daily life. Under ADA public-access rules, a qualifying service dog is individually trained in work or tasks directly related…

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published February 1, 2021

What Should a Service Dog Act Like?

In a public setting, a service dog should be able to work with its handler while staying housebroken and under control.

Kea Grace
Published January 28, 2021

Becoming a Service Dog Handler: Is A Service Dog Right For Me?

This is the author’s account of choosing a program and being matched with Jasper.

Emily Weaver
Published June 1, 2020

How to Set Service Dog Training Goals for the New Year

With another year nearly behind us, it’s time to start looking forward to the new year.

Kea Grace
Published December 26, 2019

Service Dog Support Now Available with Some Insurance Plans

Historical 2020 plan announcement. This article does not establish a current $500 benefit or universal service-dog coverage.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published November 13, 2019

After Chilean Forest Fires Specially Trained Working Dogs Reseed the Land

AP’s 2017 report described a project in Chile using dogs to carry seeds through areas affected by wildfires.

Kea Grace
Published October 28, 2019

Buy the Basics Before Bringing Home a Dog

Start with supplies that fit the dog and your care plan. You can add extras once you know its preferences.

Olivia Williams
Published October 14, 2019

10 Surprising Autumn Service Dog Safety Tips

1. Intriguing autumn scents. Ahhh, the scents of autumn – cinnamon, spices, apples, candy corn, smoky fires, pumpkins and earthy leaves.

Kea Grace
Published September 23, 2019

What Training Do Service Dogs Need?

For many Service Dogs, training begins in puppyhood. Most of the puppy training for Service Dogs consists of the same type of skills all well-behaved dogs learn…

Kea Grace
Published September 16, 2019