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How to Leash Train Your Service Dog
A well-trained service dog should walk like they’re glued to your side. No pulling when they see another dog or lunging toward dropped food, and they can’t wander away when something interesting catches their eye. They should keep a loose leash that never tightens and match your walking speed, whether you move quickly or slowly. […]
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How to Register Your Dog as a Service Dog in Washington
A purpose-trained service dog can provide invaluable assistance to disabled individuals, helping them enjoy more independent lives, move about with greater freedom and confidence, and provide valuable assistance in the event of a seizure or dangerously low blood sugar. Many tasks that full-abled people take for granted, even something as simple as crossing the street […]
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Can I Take a Service Dog to College?
Service dogs are not just for the visually or hearing impaired individual. Service dogs have lent a helping paw to individuals with a broader range of physical and psychological conditions. But what if you are a student and need a service dog? Will colleges allow dogs on campus and into the classroom? Read on for […]
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Can Small Dogs Become Service Dogs?
Large dogs don’t have the monopoly on being service dogs, though it may seem like they do. The gorgeous Golden Retrievers and regal German Shepherds seen on the streets as service dogs immediately stand out and get our attention. At the same time, small breed dogs are out there working hard as service dogs, too, and […]
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Flying with a Psychiatric Service Dog for the First Time
If you’re flying with a psychiatric service dog (PSD) for the first time, you may feel anxious, confused, ashamed, hesitant, or all of the above. That’s completely understandable. Flying with a psychiatric service dog for the first time can be intimidating, and it doesn’t help that the new travel rules for service dogs are tricky […]
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How to Keep a Service Dog Training Log
Any educator will tell you that their grade book and lesson plan serves multiple purposes. It keeps them organized and identifies how well their students are doing. When students fall behind, an educator can easily spot their weak areas and strengthen them. In the end, grade books and lesson plans also serve as documentation to […]
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