The worst part of being a service dog partner is usually the specter of access challenges. In this article, we discuss why access challenges seem to be on the rise
Service dogs do not need to acquire titles in order to be effective or valid working dogs. Titles for service dogs are entirely elective. But there are some great reasons
In the past month, we’ve had two service dog teams pass their public access evaluation (PAE) and two teams pass their Bronze DISC practical assessment. These are big accomplishments! We
What is puppy socialization? How should future service dogs be socialized? Find out what it is (and isn’t!), why it’s important to do it right, and get some helpful tips.
It’s back to school season, the dog days of autumn. Have you let your service dog training slide in the heat of the summer? Or has your training schedule fallen
How to Train Your Service Dog in Training (SDiT) When It’s Too Cold Outside If you’re struggling with your service-dog-in-training’s education when the temperatures are below freezing, you’re not alone!
By Sharon Wachsler CPDT-KA KPA-CTP When seeking out a product or service, most of us start with a search engine. To find an oil change, pet food store, or the
Keeping your service dog exercised and enriched can be a challenge! Three factors that can complicate the picture are… A further complication for many of you is having a disability
If you are training a service dog for yourself, you may be wondering what your rights and responsibilities are. Do you need to carry documentation? Can you bring your dog
Training a psychiatric service dog can be a deeply rewarding and life-changing experience. Owner-training a service dog for anxiety or depression can lead to greater independence, functioning, and safety, and
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