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Tips and Tricks

Start with the problem in front of you: a puppy who needs a more workable bathroom routine, a dog hovering at the dinner table or an upcoming flight. These guides take you straight to the relevant steps and decisions.

Plan puppy bathroom breaks

How Soon After Eating or Drinking Should a Puppy Go Out? explains what to watch for after meals, drinks, sleep and play. It includes a practical routine, what to do after an accident and when a change calls for veterinary advice.

Make a plan for mealtimes

Teaching Your Dog to Settle During Meals covers a resting place, practice outside mealtimes and a consistent household approach to food and attention.

Choose a useful training book

AP’s service-dog training book guide compares books by their focus and intended reader. Use the descriptions to decide which addresses your next question before buying.

Prepare for air travel

Flying With a Service Dog: Forms, Relief Stops and Travel Plans brings together paperwork, airport preparation and links to current official guidance. Check your airline and destination requirements before making arrangements.

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