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
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
Service-dog work is individual. These examples show possible trained assistance; they are not a universal task menu or proof that any dog can safely perform every…
Kea Grace
Published June 16, 2019
At first glance, a snuffle mat looks like a rug. Made by tying strips of fleece onto a rubber safety mat, snuffle mats create layers of fabric that cascade across…
Kea Grace
Published June 14, 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
A disability does not have to be visible. Service-dog work can support a person with a psychiatric, neurological, sensory or other disability when the dog is…
Devon MacPherson
Published June 2, 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
