Five Areas to Assess in a Shelter Service-Dog Candidate

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

Thanksgiving with Your Service Dog

Plan transport, rest, bathroom breaks, water, and a quiet space before a holiday gathering.

Kea Grace
Published November 25, 2015

2015–2016 Service-Dog Travel Guide: Current Rules

This guide retains its original publication date. Use the current guidance below rather than the airline policies that applied during 2015–2016.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published November 17, 2015

Housetraining a Service Dog in Training

House training relies on frequent opportunities, supervision and rewards.

Kea Grace
Published October 7, 2015

5 Useful Public-Access Skills for Service Dogs

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

Howly Jowly 2014 Christmas Giveaway

H owly Jowly 2014: The Basics The basics are simple: we’re giving away training books, really awesome tasty treats and superbly high quality toys to as many…

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published December 16, 2014

Helping Your Service Dog Generalize Behaviors

Your dog knows the cue at home, then seems to forget it everywhere else. Learn how to carry a familiar skill into new places, one manageable change at a time.

Bev Thompson
Published August 20, 2014

Considering a Service Dog When You Have Allergies

Allergies are an important part of deciding whether a service-dog partnership is suitable for you.

Curtis Carr
Published July 30, 2014

Service Dog Quest: Practicing Waiting and Disengaging

Waiting for a cue or disengaging from an accessible distraction can be useful.

Kea Grace
Published February 12, 2014

Service Dog Quest: Teaching Comfortable Check-Ins

A voluntary check-in can help you communicate in distracting places.

Kea Grace
Published January 29, 2014