With the (happy) decline in the so-called sports which use animals to entertain us, more and more people are discovering the wonderful attributes of the Greyhound. In this article, Tom Clarke, from Greyhounds As Pets in Australia, provides a delightful infographic to explain the value of a Greyhound, its history and care. Much of what […]
Important Yard And Garden Safety For Service Dogs
With the advent of spring, our dogs will enjoy the yard and garden just as we do. In spite of the beautiful weather, however, Jenny Holt provides some important safety tips we dog lovers must keep in mind.
Your Complete Guide to Picking a Service Dog
Image via Pixabay Can a Service Dog Help You? If you are living with a disability, you may qualify for a service dog. A service dog is a trained, working animal that provides care to their human based on their disability. They may be trained to protect a person during a seizure, guiding someone […]
Dog Love (A Post for Valentine’s Day)
When I was a researcher, something I was sensitive to were complaints from the general public that their tax dollars were being wasted on silly research projects. Then I’d hear a litany of those which did, at least superficially, seem useless in that they seemed to only verify the obvious. But, and here’s the big […]
Tightening the Leash on Fake Service Dogs
Having a service dog is a privilege, but it comes with the not so great benefit of a disability serious enough to warrant the need for such a dog. Unfortunately, like those who use a handicap sign for parking when they are perfectly able to walk, more and more people are claiming their precious pooch […]
How NOT to greet a service dog.
What is the correct way to greet a service dog — or any dog for that matter. Here are the “dos & don’ts.”
Annual Gift Round-Up for your Service Dog (or Pet Pooch)
Our annual round-up of the affordable AND (If you have to ask you can’t afford it) ridiculously expensive gifts for your service dog or canine fur-friend.
Keeping Fido Happy and Healthy During the Colder Months
Bernie-the-Boxer shares some canine wisdom to help your service or pet dog stay warm, safe and healthy during the cold winter months.
Giving Thanks To All Our Dog Heroes
Thanksgiving: A time to remember and give thanks. The dogs in these stories, who have saved numerous lives, remind us to be grateful. To them, and to all the canines in our world, whether they be highly-trained service dogs or just the excitable puppy dashing about our feet we give thanks.
Happy Halloween (boo!)
Do service dogs have fun? You bet they do! Here’s some in their Halloween finery, with other dogs in their fancy costumes. Enjoy and . . . don’t be scared!
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