Mobility Assistance Dogs: Tasks, Safety and Care

A mobility assistance dog can help with disability-related tasks that reduce reaching, bending or repeated trips.

Kea Grace
Published December 11, 2021

Flying With a Service Dog: Current U.S. Rules and Planning

Plan for the current airline process and the actual destination. U.S. air-travel service-animal rules differ from ADA rules for ordinary public places.

Kea Grace
Published November 24, 2021

Dog Bites: Seven Practical Steps

If a dog bites you or your service dog, focus first on safety and care.

Olivia Williams
Published September 23, 2021

What Is a Service Animal Under the ADA?

For ADA public access, a service animal is a dog individually trained to do disability-related work or tasks.

USSDR
Published May 17, 2021

Checking Service-Animal Access Without Judging the Handler

A person's appearance, diagnosis or choice of dog is not a reliable test of service-animal status. Staff should use the rules for the actual setting.

USSDR
Published May 17, 2021

How Do I Get a Service Dog?

Begin with the assistance you need in daily life. Under ADA public-access rules, a qualifying service dog is individually trained in work or tasks directly related…

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published February 1, 2021

Dog Training: You’re Doing It Wrong – Part 1

Many common dog training mistakes get in the way of your dog learning. Most people have no idea these common errors exist, though!

Kea Grace
Published September 20, 2019

Choosing a Service-Dog Candidate

Start with the assistance you need, the environments the dog will encounter and the care you can arrange. Selection reduces uncertainty but cannot eliminate it.

Olivia Williams
Published May 31, 2019

Five Questions to Consider Before Partnering With a Service Dog

These questions can help you compare a service dog with other assistance options.

Kea Grace
Published May 15, 2019

Misrepresentation, Service-Dog Access and Fair Treatment

Misrepresenting a pet as a service dog can harm access and create safety problems.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published February 28, 2019