• Category: Finding A Dog, Service Dog Life

    Duty of Care: The Costly Burden of Owning a Service Dog

    Disability is Expensive. Whether you just need prescription eye glasses, a wheelchair, or round-the-clock care, disability aids cost money. Medications cost money. When ADHD makes us forget to book airline [...]

  • Category: Choosing A Dog, Finding A Dog, Puppy Training

    Breeder Red Flags That Get Mistaken For Green Flags

    Dogs aren't the only beings who have difficulty differentiating red and green. Humans are among the few mammals who actually CAN see the difference, and even some of us [...]

  • Category: Choosing A Dog, Finding A Dog, Service Dog Training

    Service Dogs Are Still Dogs.

    Many people seem to believe that service dogs are more robots than dogs. They are so very incorrect.

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    Category: Finding A Dog, Puppy Training, Service Dog Training

    You Won’t Believe What They Do To Newborn Puppies To Turn Them Into Service Dogs

    They called it the "Super Dog" Program. The American Military were investigating how to raise stronger, more resilient, smarter dogs. They turned to Dr. Michael Fox, who had written [...]

  • Category: Finding A Dog, Service Dog Training

    Why Do Service Dog Schools Always Use Retrievers?

    The majority of people choose their dog's breed based on aesthetic. But the way a dog looks, or the colour/quality of their coat, is not just skin deep. Service dog schools use Labrador and golden retrievers. Here's why.