Changing Lives One Dog At A Time
This satirical public service announcement (PSA) highlights access denials to guide dog and Assistance dog handlers by restaurants, rideshares, and hotels. The PSA aims to raise awareness about the global problem of people with service dogs being denied access by…
You are handed the puppy in at our academy. A velvety yellow blur, all paws and ribs and potential, wriggling in your arms like joy weaponized. He has a name that sounds too big for him, something noble or old-fashioned…
Evaluating the generalizability of a standardized behavior test in predicting programmatic success of guide dog puppies. Guide dogs play an incredibly important role in their partnerships with clients who are blind or visually impaired. However, the process of selecting and…
Tim Stafford Independent Consultant to Assistance Dog Organisations | Governance, Strategy & Quality Assurance | Advocate for Dog Welfare, Ethics & Standards | Founder, Second Sight Consulting June 29, 2026 I have spent more than four decades in the guide…
Toilet Training your Guide or Assistance Dog Travelling with your Assistance Dog can be a smooth and stress-free experience when your dog is properly prepared for the journey. One of the most important skills for air travel is teaching your…
Protecting the Disabled Community From Assistance Dog Scams Unfortunately, there has been a growing number of scammers targeting people living with disabilities by pretending to offer trained Assistance Dogs or Service Dogs. For many families, it can be difficult to…
Mitigate and help with the challenges An Assistance Dog is specially trained to perform a minimum of three tasks or skills that actively reduce the challenges associated with a person’s disability. At Smart Service Dog, our Autism Assistance Dogs are…
At Smart Service Dog, we follow advanced scent detection methodologies that have shaped the modern standard for gluten and allergen detection dogs. Early pioneers in this field established the foundation for what is now a highly specialised and reliable form…
What are the biggest dangers for dogs over Easter? Here are some tips to help keep your dog safe at Easter time and dangers to look out for. Beware of chocolate Easter eggs Over the Easter weekend, many of us…
Autism Assistance Dogs are highly skilled working dogs that help to transform the lives of Autistic people and their families. Each dog is trained to perform a number of tasks to help their handler to cope with challenges, manage their anxiety, grow…