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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small, sturdy herding breed from Wales, popularly known as a Corgi. With a long body and short legs, Corgis are...- Abhean
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Shetland Sheepdog
They are highly trainable and thrive in active households where they can participate in activities such as obedience, agility, or simply playing...- Abhean
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Bearded Collie
Due to their energy and quickness, Bearded Collies excel in competing in obedience, rally, agility, and other dog sports. They’re highly...- Abhean
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Delaware White Cane Law
2 Del.C. § 1917; 16 Del.C. § 3042F; 16 Del.C. § 3056F; 16 Del.C. § 9501 - 9506; 21 Del.C. § 4144; 6 Del.C. § 4501 - 4516; 31 Del.C. § 2117- Abhean
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Connecticut Service Dog Law
Title 13b. Transportation. Chapter 244C. Transportation Network Company Vehicles § 13b-119. Transportation network company driver requirements. Adoption...- Abhean
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Blogs
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Peaches NiamhWith a new puppy in the house, I have decided to split my normal Blog into two. One for Dougal...- Abhean
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Maisie 'n' MeMaisie had a rough start in life. But it worked in our favor. After being bred on her first heat...- MrsTom
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Me and Dougal!Welcome to my Blog. This Blog is focused on me and my service dog Dougal. Our training, our...
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SDA Articles
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The Myth of the Hypoallergenic Dog
"We have a dog…but it's hypoallergenic". As a pediatric allergist, I ask every family about various exposures inside their home, including pets. It's amusing to me how many parents have been conditioned (guilted?) into including three little words when they tell me they have a dog "but it's... -
Service Dog Law Versus Ethics and Organization Guidelines
Within the Service Dog community, I am seeing more and more people that get confused about the differences between the black-and-white laws and what most handlers see as the correct training and behaviors of our service dogs. Laws & Regulations Here in the United States, there are several... -
What Is a Psychiatric Service Dog?
Erin Boswell Mon, February 19, 2024 at 4:17 PM EST (Photo Credit: ivanastar | Getty Images) Like other types of service dogs, psychiatric service dogs (PSDs) assist individuals with specific tasks directly related to mental health disorders or learning disabilities. These highly skilled... -
Know Your Rights! Pet Screening and Assistance Animals
1. What is pet screening? Pet screening is basically a background check on a tenant's pet dog, cat, or other animal. It is a way for landlords to get information about a prospective tenant's pet prior to approving their rental application or prior to an existing tenant getting a new pet. The... -
JAN Service Dogs in the Work Place
Introduction Because more people are using service animals, employers are receiving more requests from employees who want to use their service animals in the workplace. The following are some of the issues these employers face and practical guidance to address the issues. This guidance is based... -
SDiT Socialization Checklist
When it comes to training a Service Dog, absolutely nothing is more important than exhaustive socialization. Socialization and exposure to the world is the foundation upon which all other training rests, and a Service Dog who hasn't gained real-world experience via systematic socialization is... -
The Negative Side of Having a Service Dog
As service dogs become more popular every year, I am noticing so many people rushing to the different SD forums and chat groups wanting to know how to go about getting their own service dog. I do think most are well-intentioned but have not done a lot of research about everything it takes to own... -
Sunshine in the darkness: A veteran's path to hope with a service dog
Sgt. Ryen Macababbad sat on the steps of a former palace in Afghanistan, with her rifle propped up so its muzzle poked into her chin, ready to pull the trigger. It was in the middle of the night in 2012. "All I needed to do was press down," she said in an interview. The road getting there had... -
A potentially fatal mystery illness in dogs is spreading in the US.
Nov. 16, 2023, 3:30 PM EST / Updated Nov. 28, 2023, 11:20 AM EST / Source: TODAY By Maura Hohman A mystery illness sickening dogs in at least 14 states in the U.S. is concerning veterinarians, as some dogs have died from the disease and the holiday season may increase dogs' risk for contracting... -
SDA Guide to Housing (renting) with Service Dogs (US)
Many questions are asked by service dog teams as the look for a new rental. Can they charge a "pet" fee? What information can the manager/owner ask from me? So, Ill try to guide you the best I can. Please remember this is not intended to be legal advice. Is the owner or management covered under...
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Service Animal Vaccinations: A Requirement or Not?
- Brian Jones
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Presented by Marion Gwizdala Please circulate the following message as widely as appropriate. If you received this message as a forward and would... -
Service Animals In HOAs: What Does The Law Say?
- Brian Jones
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A homeowners association (HOA) has the right to impose a ‘no pet policy’ in their community. This can be advantageous for residents who are... -
Reasonable Accommodations, Title 1 & Alternate Accommodations
- Brian Jones
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Many people mix up service dog access when attempting to take their service dog to work, as they understand the basic public access guidelines... -
Sunshine in the darkness: A veteran's path to hope with a service dog
- Brian Jones
- 14 min read
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Sgt. Ryen Macababbad sat on the steps of a former palace in Afghanistan, with her rifle propped up so its muzzle poked into her chin, ready to... -
Prospect vs. SDIT vs. SD: Which one is my dog?
- Brian Jones
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by Veronica Morris, PhD with Bradley W. Morris, MA, CPhil When you're training a service dog, there are three terms used to describe the status... -
Getting a service dog at 30 almost ruined my marriage. Then, it saved it.
- Brian Jones
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As my bond with Wheatie grew, my husband and I drifted farther apart. My husband, Sean, and me, with my service dog, Wheatie.Courtesy Jayne... -
Service Dog Access: Know the Rules and Your Rights (Florida)
- Brian Jones
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Have you ever seen a dog somewhere you might not expect to see one—like in a restaurant, or on a plane? That's probably a service animal. Although... -
NIH Study Underscores Benefits of Service Dogs for PTSD Veterans
- Brian Jones
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At the end of 2023, things were looking bleak for Tim Cleveland, a military veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). "I was basically... -
SDA Guide to Housing (renting) with Service Dogs (US)
- Brian Jones
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Many questions are asked by service dog teams as the look for a new rental. Can they charge a "pet" fee? What information can the manager/owner... -
Service dogs appear to enhance mental health and social functioning for veterans with PTSD
- Brian Jones
- 5 min read
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by Eric W. Dolan (Photo credit: Adobe Stock) Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a significant issue among military... -
Can I Afford a Service Dog?
- Brian Jones
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I know the title can seem a little off-putting or even rude, but it something that all prospective handers should think about. I had a poster... -
Puppy Fear Periods: Why Is My Puppy Suddenly Afraid?
- Brian Jones
- 5 min read
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By Sassafras Lowrey, CTDI Updated: Apr 20, 2021 | 4 Minutes – American Kennel Club Have a new puppy? There's a lot to get used to and prepare... -
How Much Does It Cost to Train a Service Dog? 2024 Pricing Update
- Brian Jones
- 5 min read
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Written by: Lindsey Lawson Last Updated on March 22, 2024 by Lindsey Lawson The Importance of Professionally Trained Service Dogs Service Dog... -
Things I Wish I had Known: from Service Dog Teams
- Brian Jones
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Several years ago I wrote an article based on "The Negative Side of Having a Service Dog" where I went through some of the things I have learned... -
Why so much Worry?
- Brian Jones
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Reading through my daily service dog groups I was reminded of how we worry about how others view us. Even within our own service dog groups, we... -
What Is a Psychiatric Service Dog?
- Brian Jones
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Erin Boswell Mon, February 19, 2024 at 4:17 PM EST (Photo Credit: ivanastar | Getty Images) Like other types of service dogs, psychiatric... -
BASIC SERVICE DOG TRAINING TIPS AND THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN TRAINING YOUR DOG
- Brian Jones
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Admin Note: This article was written by Power House on his service dog group. Remember there is not a single way to train a dog as there are... -
The Road to Having a Service Dog, The Foundation (US)
- Brian Jones
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- 10 min read
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This is a re-writing of several articles I have written over the last few years, consolidating several articles into one. So, many parts of this...
SDA Links
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Colorado Domino Service Dogs
Domino Service Dogs has provided support to more than 100 owner-trained service dog teams- Abhean
- Service Dog Organizations & Trainers
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How to charge and use a marker with your service dog
This video is all about why you should be using a marker in your training (whether that be a clicker or a word), how to introduce one, and the...- Abhean
- Owner Training
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Florida Rescue 22 Foundation
The Rescue 22 Foundation will never take funds or ask a veteran to fundraise to cover the costs associated with receiving a service dog.- Abhean
- Service Dog Organizations & Trainers
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Wisconsin Custom Canines Service Dog Academy
We have experience working with all types of disabilities from children with autism, people who use a wheelchair, and people who are visually...- Abhean
- Service Dog Organizations & Trainers
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How to Teach your Dog to Bring You Things
How to Teach your Dog to Bring You Things- Abhean
- Owner Training
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Alabama Service Dogsz
We get the right dogs where they belong- Abhean
- Service Dog Organizations & Trainers
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Missouri Missouri Patriot Paws
To provide Missouri military veterans, and First Responders suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)...- Abhean
- Service Dog Organizations & Trainers
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The TRUTH about FAKE SERVICE DOGS (and what to do about it)
In this video I discuss "fake" service dogs and how we can combat this problem. I offer ways to approach the issue, and why I think there are more...- Abhean
- Owner Training
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New Hampshire Little Angels Service Dogs
Little Angels Service Dogs lives and operates by the motto "Changing Lives…One Dog at a Time"- Abhean
- Service Dog Organizations & Trainers
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