2016–2017 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 2016–2017.

Kea Grace
Published November 22, 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

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

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

Service Dog Access at VA Facilities

VA facility access is no longer limited to seeing-eye dogs. Under 38 CFR 1.218, a service animal is a dog individually trained to do disability-related work or…

Kea Grace
Published January 2, 2015

To Protect and Sniff: Q&A With Snellville, and Duluth, GA K9 Unit

This is AP’s original interview/report about the Snellville and Duluth police K-9 teams.

Lisa A Faulkner
Published August 5, 2014

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