A drink delivered to your hand begins with a few simple skills. Work through taking, holding, and carrying a safe container, then bring those steps together at your dog’s pace.
Kea Grace
Published July 20, 2020
A compact down can help a dog settle within a limited space. Choose a position the individual dog can perform comfortably; it is not universally more ergonomic.
Kea Grace
Published January 30, 2020
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
Growing puppies need enjoyable activity and rest. Choose comfortable walks, gentle games, and opportunities to explore that fit the puppy’s age, health, and…
Kea Grace
Published October 5, 2019
For many Service Dogs, training begins in puppyhood. Most of the puppy training for Service Dogs consists of the same type of skills all well-behaved dogs learn…
Kea Grace
Published September 16, 2019
This is a dated interview and personal account. A small dog can qualify under the ADA when individually trained in disability-related work.
Bev Thompson
Published August 30, 2019
Provide frequent bathroom opportunities suited to the individual puppy, including after waking, meals, drinking, and play.
Kea Grace
Published August 3, 2019
Service work should suit the individual dog and handler. These factors guide assessment; they are not a legal list of automatic, lifelong disqualifications.
Kea Grace
Published July 12, 2019
Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Labrador–Golden crosses, Standard Poodles, and German Shepherds appeared in AP’s original breed overview.
Kea Grace
Published July 8, 2019
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
