Choosing a Service-Dog Candidate

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

Respecting People With Visible or Invisible Disabilities

This list reflects the writer’s perspective on respectful interactions.

Lisa A Faulkner
Published August 24, 2018

Psychiatric Hospitalizations and Service Dogs

A psychiatric admission can raise practical questions about your service dog at a time when you need care.

Kea Grace
Published May 9, 2017

Service Dog Quest: Understanding Distractions

This exercise revisits the learning focus of Week Three in AP's 2014 Service Dog Challenge.

Kea Grace
Published January 20, 2014

Preparing to Answer Service-Dog Questions in Public

A short, practiced answer can make an access conversation easier. You do not have to disclose your diagnosis to use a qualifying service dog.

Kea Grace
Published June 25, 2013

Disability Rights at Work: EEOC Resources

Employment accommodation rules differ from ADA service-dog access to shops and other public places.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published May 17, 2013

How developing a task list for seizure disorder and PTSD provided me some measure of relief

This is Shawna’s personal account from the original publication period.

Shawna Mayo
Published September 27, 2011