Crate Training and Gradual Independence

A comfortable crate can be useful for rest, travel or short periods of household management.

Olivia Williams
Published August 25, 2023

Can a Service Dog Compete in Dog Sports?

Yes, a service dog may also participate in dog sports when the dog and handler meet the event's rules.

Olivia Williams
Published August 15, 2023

Recognizing Discomfort in Your Service Dog

A service dog can be skilled at its work and still feel worried, tired or uncomfortable.

Olivia Williams
Published August 12, 2023

Service Dog Air Travel: Updated 2022 Guide

This article originally covered the 2022 travel season. Its former airline-by-airline policies are superseded.

Kea Grace
Published December 7, 2022

Using Uber or Lyft With a Service Dog

Uber and Lyft's U.S. service-animal policies prohibit denying a ride because a passenger uses a service animal.

Devon MacPherson
Published April 24, 2022

What Does “Disabled Enough” Mean?

People with invisible or fluctuating disabilities can face skepticism about whether they need support.

Devon MacPherson
Published March 10, 2022

Service Dog Standards Offers Free Webpages for Trainers

In 2021, Service Dog Standards announced profile webpages for participating teams.

Olivia Williams
Published August 5, 2021

Federal Service-Dog Law in Plain English

Service-dog rules depend on the setting. This guide summarizes key U.S. federal distinctions and is general information, not advice about a particular dispute.

USSDR
Published July 17, 2021

Service Dog Standards: A 2021 Tools Announcement

In July 2021, Service Dog Standards announced tools for handlers and trainers, including team profiles and ways to organize training information.

Olivia Williams
Published July 5, 2021

A Day in the Life of a Service Dog

Every service-dog team has its own routine. A dog's disability-related work may fill much of the day or happen in brief moments.

Kea Grace
Published February 25, 2021