• Category: Facts and Information, Service Dog Life

    What To Do If You Suspect A Fake Service Dog

    A person walks into a business. They aren't carrying a white cane, they aren't in a wheelchair, and they are no more than 25 years old. They also have [...]

  • Category: Facts and Information, Service Dog Life, Service Dog Training

    This Is Not A Therapist.

    Service Dogs Are Not Therapists. Nor are they counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, or doctors. We feel the need to remind people of this, when they expect their new puppy to [...]

  • Category: Facts and Information, Service Dog Life

    Service Dog Laws in Canada Explained

    They can't refuse your disability equipment, but they can kick you out if you act like a jerk. And no, they can't make you pay for an extra seat on the plane.

  • 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: Service Dog Life

    Service Dog Laws in BC – Explained

    No, it's not as simple as asking for ID. Yes, you can kick out a certified dog.

  • Category: Puppy Training, Service Dog Life

    Puppies In Training – Not Always Welcome. And That’s Okay.

    Puppies in training occupy a grey zone that is not well covered by clear laws and store policies. At Heeling Assistants, we encourage our clients to bring their puppies [...]

  • Category: Service Dog Life

    All Eyes On You: Consider This Before You Get A Service Dog

    Are you self-conscious? Does it make you feel uncomfortable to know that everyone is noticing you? If you answered "yes" to the above, think twice before getting a service [...]