Changing Lives One Dog At A Time
Categories Archive Smart Service Dog serves any person who is blind or visually impaired living in the South Africa or Africa desiring enhanced mobility, independence, community, and inclusion. Blindness is a spectrum, and many of our clients have varying degrees of…
Responsible pet ownership means committing to an animal’s lifelong physical, emotional, and medical needs, going beyond basic food and shelter to include proper nutrition, regular vet care, training, socialization, exercise, grooming, safety, and more. It’s about understanding and meeting a…
People often ask about the process of training a guide dog at Smart Service Dog. How do you train a guide dog to work with someone who is blind or visually impaired? What type of training do they undergo? Do…
🐾 Understanding Assistance Dogs and Public Access At Smart Service Dog, we recognise that there is still considerable uncertainty in South Africa about what defines a legitimate assistance dog and how businesses should respond when an assistance-dog team enters their…
When most people hear Rally Obedience, they think of a dog sport — a handler and dog moving around a course, following signs and performing different exercises. At Smart Service Dog, we see it differently. We use selected Rally exercises…
Is your student or client ready for the guide dog lifestyle? This handy checklist can help determine if a person is a good candidate for working with a guide dog. Motivational Readiness Psychological, Cognitive, and Emotional Readiness Physical Readiness Environmental…
Partners for Independent Travel At Smart Service Dog – Dog Guides we are proud to partner with professionals in the field of blindness, including: Your services are an essential part of preparing individuals who are blind or visually impaired to be…