Types of Service Dogs and the Tasks They Perform

Learn about guide, hearing, mobility, psychiatric and medical assistance dogs, the tasks they perform and the limits of each role.

Kea Grace
Published May 15, 2019

Trained Service-Dog Tasks and Natural Behavior

The ADA requires individually trained work or tasks related to a person's disability. Comfort from a dog's presence alone does not meet that definition.

Terry McCormack, CDT
Published May 10, 2019

Five Benefits That Are Different from Trained Service-Dog Tasks

Living with a dog can offer companionship, a comforting routine and enjoyable time together. Those benefits alone do not establish service-dog status under the ADA.

Kea Grace
Published April 22, 2019

Steps toward getting a successor dog and retiring your current service dog

This is one owner-trainer’s dated account. Its ages, timetable and experiences are personal, not a required retirement or transition schedule.

Lisa A Faulkner
Published March 4, 2019

Misrepresentation, Service-Dog Access and Fair Treatment

Misrepresenting a pet as a service dog can harm access and create safety problems.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published February 28, 2019

10 Ways to Be a Better Service-Dog Team

A useful goal improves daily life for you and your dog. Choose a few priorities that fit your needs and the dog's comfort instead of measuring the team against…

Lisa A Faulkner
Published December 28, 2018

Popular Male and Female Dog Names: AP’s 2018 List

Browse AP’s historical 2018 lists of 100 male and 100 female dog names, then explore more ideas with the Puppy Name Finder.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published November 14, 2018

Disaster Plans Often Overlook These Important Points

Include your service dog in your household emergency plan. Decide who can help with the dog if you need medical care, and keep that person’s contact details…

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published November 8, 2018

Allergen-Detection Dogs: Assistance Has Limits

Some dogs are trained to indicate a target allergen scent or to help a person carry out an allergy-related response.

Kea Grace
Published September 28, 2018

Respecting People With Visible or Invisible Disabilities

This list reflects the writer’s perspective on respectful interactions.

Lisa A Faulkner
Published August 24, 2018