Changing Lives One Dog At A Time
Guide dogs assist many people who are blind and vision impaired: Am I eligible for a guide dog? Eligibility requirements vary between each Guide Dog organisation. For a guide dog to be of benefit to you, you may be: Not…
The Smart Service Dogs – Guide Dogs-Difference Smart Service Dogs – Guide Dogs – knows that every person who is blind is different from the next. So are we. We create a special partnership between each student and their dog…
You’ve probably heard the term “fake” service dog, and it’s a topic that sparks a lot of debate. Many people, including businesses and individuals, have expressed frustration over these so-called “fake” dogs, particularly when they cause disruptions in stores and…
A topic that is often misunderstood is the definition and role of a service dog, particularly when terms like Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and psychiatric service dogs are introduced. The terminology can become quite confusing, especially when trying to navigate…
In the service dog community, the term “public access” refers to a dog’s ability to enter places that typically do not allow pets. A dog without public access rights may accompany their handler to locations like a pet store or…
As a dog trainer, one of the most common questions I receive from pet owners is about pet insurance: Is it really necessary? Is it worth the investment? My personal opinion is that every pet, regardless of age or breed,…
Service dogs undergo specialized training to perform behaviors that are tailored to meet the specific needs of their disabled handler. These trained behaviors are categorized based on how they are triggered. When the behavior is initiated by a command—whether verbal…
Service dogs must be trained to perform specific behaviors to assist their disabled handler. If the behavior is prompted by a command (either visual or verbal), it’s referred to as a “task.” If the behavior is triggered by an environmental…