Consider both your needs and your dog's comfort before joining a busy holiday event. Even a well-trained service dog can find fireworks, heat and crowds difficult.
Kea Grace
Published July 1, 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
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
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
These questions can help you compare a service dog with other assistance options.
Kea Grace
Published May 15, 2019
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
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
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
Choose a crate for the actual dog, journey and carrier. A road-trip restraint, cargo container and in-cabin carrier have different uses; a brand name alone does…
Kea Grace
Published April 28, 2018
