Talking to, touching, feeding or deliberately getting a working dog's attention can interrupt its task or distract its handler.
April Childers
Published June 22, 2019
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
Browse unique service dog name ideas, try a shortlist aloud and use AP’s name finder to explore options for your next partner.
Kea Grace
Published May 19, 2019
Compare pet insurance for a working dog: role restrictions, exclusions, deductibles, reimbursement, claims and the costs you may still need to cover.
Olivia Williams
Published May 17, 2019
These questions can help you compare a service dog with other assistance options.
Kea Grace
Published May 15, 2019
The ADA requires individually trained work or tasks related to a person's disability. Comfort from a dog's presence alone does not meet that definition.
Terry McCormack, CDT
Published May 10, 2019
This is one owner-trainer’s dated account. Its ages, timetable and experiences are personal, not a required retirement or transition schedule.
Lisa A Faulkner
Published March 4, 2019
Build behavior around your team’s tasks and everyday environments, rather than assuming every dog must use the same position.
Kea Grace
Published April 2, 2018
A tether can limit movement during a brief, actively supervised training session. It is one management tool, not proof of calmness or a shortcut to public access.
Kea Grace
Published February 4, 2018
Use a small amount of food your dog already tolerates, such as an appropriate wet dog food, in a clean food-safe mold or an undamaged enrichment toy.
Kea Grace
Published January 12, 2018
