The Eureka Effect Study and Dog Training

Ragen T. S. McGowan and colleagues studied dogs' responses when their actions unlocked a reward.

Olivia Williams
Published February 2, 2024

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 Its former airline-by-airline policies are superseded.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

Five Simple Ways to Enjoy Time with Your Dog

You do not need a new purchase to give your dog a pleasant day. Choose activities that suit its comfort and interests.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published January 20, 2022

Planning Backup Care for Your Dog

Backup care is useful for travel, illness or any time you cannot care for your dog.

Olivia Williams
Published November 15, 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

Teaching a Comfortable Tuck Sit

A tuck sit brings the dog's hindquarters toward its front feet instead of moving the whole body backward.

Kea Grace
Published August 28, 2020

Five Comfortable Skills to Practice with a Young Dog

A few quiet minutes can become a useful lesson. Try five everyday skills that help your puppy pay attention, accept gentle handling, explore, and settle without asking too much too soon.

Kea Grace
Published November 24, 2019

Making a Safe Dog-Training Treat Mix

A small mix of familiar rewards can make training convenient.

Kea Grace
Published October 20, 2019

When to Take Your Puppy Out After Eating or Drinking

Plan puppy bathroom trips after meals, drinking, waking and play. Learn what to watch for and how to build a routine without relying on a fixed timer.

Kea Grace
Published September 27, 2019