10 Things Service-Dog Handlers Want You to Know

No dog is infallible. It must be housebroken and under control, and handlers need backup assistance when it cannot work.

Kea Grace
Published November 30, 2022

Three Ways to Build a Bond With a New Service Dog

A new partnership develops through comfortable experiences and clear communication. A dog who initially looks to its former trainer is not rejecting the new handler.

Kea Grace
Published August 16, 2022

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

Planning a Move With a Service Dog or Pet

Consider the home's layout, access routes, neighborhood, veterinary care and the dog's daily needs. Check applicable vaccination and licensing requirements.

Olivia Williams
Published June 1, 2022

Ticks and Dogs: Prevention and Veterinary Care

Ticks can transmit disease, but exposure, species and risk vary by location and season.

Olivia Williams
Published May 24, 2022

Introducing New Gear to Your Service Dog

New equipment should fit the dog, suit the intended use and allow comfortable movement.

April Childers
Published May 9, 2022

Emotional Support Animals Don’t Have Public Access (Plus 4 Other ESA Facts)

An emotional support animal provides comfort through its presence. A service dog is individually trained to do disability-related work or tasks.

Kea Grace
Published May 1, 2022

Using Uber or Lyft With a Service Dog

Uber and Lyft's U.S. service-animal policies prohibit denying a ride because a passenger uses a service animal.

Devon MacPherson
Published April 24, 2022

Tips for Taking Care of a Terminally Ill Pet

It can be difficult to take care of a pet with a terminal illness — and that difficulty is compounded if you are disabled and have a Service Dog .

Olivia Williams
Published March 31, 2022

What Does “Disabled Enough” Mean?

People with invisible or fluctuating disabilities can face skepticism about whether they need support.

Devon MacPherson
Published March 10, 2022