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Keeping Your Service Dog Safe at Halloween

Costumes, noise, crowds and unfamiliar movement can make Halloween demanding. Choose an outing that suits your dog and your own needs, with an easy way to leave.

Kea Grace
Published October 20, 2019

Autumn Dangers for Pets and Working Dogs

Seasonal decorations, food and outdoor chemicals can create hazards. Keep the dog's working area and rest space separate from food preparation and cleanup.

Megan Wild
Published September 15, 2019

Three Useful Everyday Skills

Attention, loose-leash movement, and settling can make everyday routines easier. Practice each in small steps with rewards.

Kea Grace
Published July 21, 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

Five Useful Service-Dog Skills

Build behavior around your team’s tasks and everyday environments, rather than assuming every dog must use the same position.

Kea Grace
Published April 2, 2018