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What Should a Service Dog Act Like?

In a public setting, a service dog should be able to work with its handler while staying housebroken and under control.

Kea Grace
Published January 28, 2021

Introducing a Dog to a Crate

A crate can be an optional resting or transport space when a dog is comfortable using it.

Kea Grace
Published January 19, 2020

What Training Do Service Dogs Need?

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

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

Service Dogs for Invisible Disabilities

A disability does not have to be visible. Service-dog work can support a person with a psychiatric, neurological, sensory or other disability when the dog is…

Devon MacPherson
Published June 2, 2019

10 Ways to Be a Better Service-Dog Team

A useful goal improves daily life for you and your dog. Choose a few priorities that fit your needs and the dog's comfort instead of measuring the team against…

Lisa A Faulkner
Published December 28, 2018