Service Dog Acclimation Training at Tampa Bay’s Lowry Park Zoo

This article describes the acclimation project as AP reported it in 2016. It does not confirm current exhibit access.

Kea Grace
Published September 16, 2016

Service Dog Training Books and Resources: How to Choose

Find service dog training books for foundations, puppy care and trainer coaching, with guidance on choosing a resource that fits your team.

Kea Grace
Published June 6, 2016

Service Dogs and Boots: Fit, Comfort and Gradual Practice

Boots may help with particular surfaces, weather or traction needs. They do not remove every hazard, and they are not necessary for every dog.

Kea Grace
Published April 11, 2016

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

10 Practical Principles for Service-Dog Teams

A service-dog partnership needs care, planning and realistic expectations.

Kea Grace
Published June 27, 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

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

Service Dog Quest: Measuring Current Training

This exercise revisits Week Two of AP's 2014 challenge. Its purpose is to identify what the dog can comfortably do now and what needs more teaching.

Kea Grace
Published January 14, 2014