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October 6, 2020

Communicating with Clients who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing During COVID-19

Physical distancing and face masks can make teaching training classes more challenging when working with all clients, but this is especially true when

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April 6, 2020

The Role of Caregivers Working with Service Dogs

When we think of a service dog team, we usually think of the individual with the disability and the service dog. However, in some cases, a “team”

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December 3, 2019

Preparing Your Service Dog Handlers for the Holidays

The holiday season can bring special joy but also some unique challenges for owner-trainers. Holiday parties and family gatherings can be difficult

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November 12, 2019

PTSD Service Dogs: Choosing the Right Candidate

There has been tremendous growth in service dogs working to help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As with other service dog

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October 23, 2019

Preparing for an Emergency

What if a service dog handler needs emergency help? What will happen to the dog if the owner is incapacitated? These important questions need to be

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October 22, 2019

Ouch! Accommodations for Conditions That Cause Pain

Arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injury and lupus are very different conditions that have one thing in common: All of these

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October 2, 2017

Service Dog Training Gear

Dog training professionals and dog owners usually have a few reliable pet supply or dog training supply companies where they know they can find all

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October 28, 2015

Zombie Prepping Your Canine

As you go through your routine apocalypse preparation checklist this Halloween, it's important to make sure your dog is prepared. Extra food and

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