A service dog's tasks should address its handler's disability-related needs and be safe for both members of the team. Useful possibilities include:
April Childers
Published September 6, 2019
This is a dated interview and personal account. A small dog can qualify under the ADA when individually trained in disability-related work.
Bev Thompson
Published August 30, 2019
Provide frequent bathroom opportunities suited to the individual puppy, including after waking, meals, drinking, and play.
Kea Grace
Published August 3, 2019
Service work should suit the individual dog and handler. These factors guide assessment; they are not a legal list of automatic, lifelong disqualifications.
Kea Grace
Published July 12, 2019
Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Labrador–Golden crosses, Standard Poodles, and German Shepherds appeared in AP’s original breed overview.
Kea Grace
Published July 8, 2019
Adapt plans to your dog's health and the conditions. A cooling product does not make every outing safe.
Kea Grace
Published June 29, 2019
Talking to, touching, feeding or deliberately getting a working dog's attention can interrupt its task or distract its handler.
April Childers
Published June 22, 2019
Vaccination helps prevent infectious disease. Plan it with your veterinarian using the dog's age, records, health, location and likely exposures.
Olivia Williams
Published June 5, 2019
Start with the assistance you need, the environments the dog will encounter and the care you can arrange. Selection reduces uncertainty but cannot eliminate it.
Olivia Williams
Published May 31, 2019
This is AP’s dated reporting about shelter dogs and named organizations.
Bev Thompson
Published May 25, 2019
