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

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

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

Dog Bites: Seven Practical Steps

If a dog bites you or your service dog, focus first on safety and care.

Olivia Williams
Published September 23, 2021

Service Dogs in Hospitals: Access and Care Planning

Service dogs generally may accompany people with disabilities in hospitals and other healthcare settings, including patient rooms and inpatient stays.

Kea Grace
Published January 2, 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

10 Factors to Assess in a Service-Dog Candidate

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

Six Ways to Help Your Dog in Hot Weather

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

Why Service Dogs Need Space to Work

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

Unique Service Dog Names: Ideas for Your Next Partner

Browse unique service dog name ideas, try a shortlist aloud and use AP’s name finder to explore options for your next partner.

Kea Grace
Published May 19, 2019