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

Medical Assistance and Detection Dogs: What the Evidence Means

Dogs may be trained to perform disability-related assistance tasks, and researchers study canine responses to particular biological samples.

Olivia Williams
Published April 18, 2019

Autism Service-Dog Tasks: Start With the Individual

Autistic people have different needs, preferences and relationships with dogs.

Kea Grace
Published April 13, 2019

Meet Julia’s Family on Sesame Street

In April 2019, Sesame Workshop introduced new resources featuring Julia, its four-year-old autistic Muppet, with her parents, older brother and dog, Rose.

Kea Grace
Published April 4, 2019

Ideas for High Value Dog Training Treats

The treat your dog loves at home may lose its appeal around distractions. Find rewards worth working for, with practical ideas for small portions, safe ingredients, and your dog’s individual needs.

Kea Grace
Published March 31, 2019

CBD for Dogs: What to Ask Your Veterinarian

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound found in cannabis. Products marketed for pets should not be assumed to be safe, effective or suitable for treating a dog's illness.

Olivia Williams
Published March 21, 2019

This Service Dog Short Film Is Worth Watching

Pip is an animated short about a small dog with a big dream: becoming a guide dog. It was presented by Southeastern Guide Dogs, now Dogs Inc.

Kea Grace
Published March 16, 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

Indoor Activities for a Service Dog in Bad Weather

Choose indoor activities that fit the dog's health, your space and your own capacity. More fatigue is not always better: rest and comfortable enrichment matter too.

Kea Grace
Published February 23, 2019