Service Dog News
Service dogs training
April 23, 2020
Through an empty Mall at Fairfield Commons, little paws trot and gallop around Monday afternoon. Service dogs in training, this litter is getting to know a new environment. “Our greatest need is the for the puppies who have never been able to experience a big environment and so it’s a safe way for our staff […]
Retired service dogs
April 23, 2020
The dogs of war, the dogs that help keep the peace, the dogs that track down the bad guys and turn up the missing, Man’s best friend and co-worker. What happens to them after a lifetime of service? Many retire with their handlers but not all. When the time comes, who rescues the rescuers? Former […]
Families needs service dogs
April 23, 2020
A rescue group that trains service dogs for veterans says it’s in desperate need of foster families. Coco’s Cupboard says with the pandemic, fewer families are volunteering to foster service dogs in training, while the need for them among veterans and people with medical challenges is greater than ever. Suzanne Aaron runs a rescue group […]
Stay-at-home service dog training
April 23, 2020
Eric Caron, a retired guidance counselor who has been blind since birth, recently moved to a new home. He noticed his guide dog, a yellow Labrador retriever named Ryan, had trouble leading him across a busy intersection he must cross regularly. Caron knew what that meant: It was time to retire Ryan, a near-senior citizen […]
Guide for Getting a Puppy
April 23, 2020
Royal Frenchel has announced the release of their most recent infographic: A Checklist For A New Puppy. The infographic breaks down the items needed and offers tips for training them, so your experience will be both rewarding and enjoyable. According to Royal Frenchel, “When training a puppy, it is important to make training a positive […]
Service Dogs Ready
April 23, 2020
Service dogs are a lifeline for many veterans, especially those with post-traumatic stress disorder. While many people are still getting used to social distancing measures, these human-dog teams do them every single day. Rhonda Lockwood was in the Army for 20 years before retiring in 2003. She struggled in the years that followed, and was […]
Coronavirus: Service dog in training comforts staff at Denver hospital
April 22, 2020
A doctor raising a service dog in training has enlightened the mood at the hospital where she works by bringing the pup to work amid fear from the coronavirus. Dr. Susan Ryan is raising Wynn, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever, for Canine Companions for Independence, KDVR reported. The organization provides the dogs at no cost to […]
Could dogs face extreme separation anxiety after lockdown is lifted
April 22, 2020
Spending every waking minute of the day with a human is every dog’s dream. But when coronavirus lockdown ends, canines will have to adjust back to ‘normal life’ without constant companionship – which could lead to problems. Queen Elizabeth II’s corgi trainer has spoken out about how dogs may experience ‘extreme separation anxiety’ after lockdown […]
“A Dog’s True Story”
April 22, 2020
In May 2017, the largest coastal landslide in California’s history buried the scenic Pacific Coast Highway under more than 1 million tons of dirt and rock. A new documentary short film produced by Dana Richardson and Sarah Zentz, California Landslide: A Dog’s True Story is the captivating account of the two filmmakers and their beloved […]
We need effective national standards for service animals
April 22, 2020
The problem of fraudulent service animals will continue despite the U.S. Department of Transportation’s recent attempts to remedy the issue. The time for public comment on proposed amendments to the Air Carrier Access Act service animal rule has ended with no promise that the amendments will remedy the situation. The proposed amendment would do a […]
