What Medical-Alert Dogs Can—and Cannot—Tell You

Medical-alert dogs are trained for particular responses associated with a handler’s condition. An alert is not a diagnosis, and performance can vary.

Olivia Williams
Published June 20, 2020

Understanding Unusual Dog Behavior

A familiar behavior may have more than one explanation. Watch the context and changes over time rather than assuming a funny action has one proven evolutionary…

Olivia Williams
Published December 3, 2019

Service Dog Support Now Available with Some Insurance Plans

Historical 2020 plan announcement. This article does not establish a current $500 benefit or universal service-dog coverage.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published November 13, 2019

After Chilean Forest Fires Specially Trained Working Dogs Reseed the Land

AP’s 2017 report described a project in Chile using dogs to carry seeds through areas affected by wildfires.

Kea Grace
Published October 28, 2019

Buy the Basics Before Bringing Home a Dog

Start with supplies that fit the dog and your care plan. You can add extras once you know its preferences.

Olivia Williams
Published October 14, 2019

Five Foundation Skills for a Service Dog in Training

Good training starts with small skills you can use every day. Help your dog tune in, settle comfortably, and move with you before taking on bigger lessons.

Kea Grace
Published September 17, 2019

5 Tips for Attending School with Your Service Dog

School goes more smoothly when you plan for both your classes and your dog's needs.

Devon MacPherson
Published August 14, 2019

A Balanced Diet for Working Dogs

A working dog needs a diet that supports its life stage, health and actual activity level.

Olivia Williams
Published August 8, 2019

Examples of Service-Dog Tasks

Service-dog work is individual. These examples show possible trained assistance; they are not a universal task menu or proof that any dog can safely perform every…

Kea Grace
Published June 16, 2019

Planning Your Dog’s Vaccinations

Vaccination helps prevent infectious disease. Plan it with your veterinarian using the dog's age, records, health, location and likely exposures.

Olivia Williams
Published June 5, 2019