This article describes the acclimation project as AP reported it in 2016. It does not confirm current exhibit access.
Kea Grace
Published September 16, 2016
In August 2016, AP requested service-dog photographs for an author’s book project. The call for images is historical.
Kea Grace
Published August 18, 2016
Boots may help with particular surfaces, weather or traction needs. They do not remove every hazard, and they are not necessary for every dog.
Kea Grace
Published April 11, 2016
A shelter dog may be a suitable candidate, but one visit cannot predict a working career. Shelter stress and unfamiliar surroundings can change behavior.
Kea Grace
Published March 14, 2016
Service-dog handlers should be able to go about daily life without becoming the center of attention. These habits make public interactions easier.
April Childers
Published November 12, 2015
House training relies on frequent opportunities, supervision and rewards.
Kea Grace
Published October 7, 2015
Settling beside you, leaving food alone, and staying out of the way make everyday outings easier. Here are five skills to build thoughtfully before asking your dog to work in busier places.
Kea Grace
Published April 27, 2015
An emergency plan should account for your care needs and the dog's transport and care.
Kea Grace
Published January 6, 2015
VA facility access is no longer limited to seeing-eye dogs. Under 38 CFR 1.218, a service animal is a dog individually trained to do disability-related work or…
Kea Grace
Published January 2, 2015
Keep holiday meals and scraps out of reach. A food that is safe for a person is not necessarily suitable for a dog, and a busy gathering makes accidental ingestion…
Kea Grace
Published November 21, 2014
