How Service Dogs Are Helping Farmers in Need
Service Dogs are now being trained to help farmers and farm family members with disabilities, thanks to (Pets Helping Agriculture in Rural Missouri).
Awesome Ideas for Incorporating the Dog in Your Wedding
Why not incorporate your dog in your wedding day? After reading this story about an assistance dog who calmed the nerves of a bride and a service dog who played the role of best man, we thought that we would share some cool ideas to include your dog in your ‘I Do’.
6 Unintended Consequences of Breed-Specific Legislation (BSL)
Whatever your opinion of "pit bulls" no one can deny their image has been tarnished, especially in recent years. From unscrupulous owners, to poorly researched media, the dogs that we call pit bulls have received less than fair treatment. Breed-Specific Legislation (BSL) is an attempt to ban specific breeds deemed likely to be dangerous or harmful. However, time and time again it's been proven to be less than accurate, expensive to enforce and unfair to responsible owners.
Evaluating Service Dog Candidates At the Shelter: 5 Traits to Look For
There are thousands of Service Dogs in the United States. Many of those Service Dogs graduated from programs or organizations, some were owner-trained, and still others trained and placed via other methods. For many owner trainers and programs, rescue dogs are selected to complete Service Dog training, to varying degrees of success.