Air Carrier Access Act in Plain English
Air Carrier or carrier means any citizen of the United States who undertakes, whether directly or indirectly or by a lease or any other arrangement, to engage in air transportation. Air Carrier airport means a public, commercial service airport which enplanes annually 2,500 or more passengers and receives scheduled air service.
2018 Service Dog Goals: 10 Ways To Be a Better Team
It’s a great time to reflect on your 2017 and resolve to do better in 2018. Here are ten simple steps that will help you and your Service Dog become a better team. Happy New Year!
Incorporating Your Dog in Your Baby Announcements
Expecting a new baby? Why not incorporate your furry child into your announcements? They are after all one of the family!
Holiday Photos You Need to Get of Your Service Dog
All dogs really are family, whether they’re pets, Service Dogs or other working dogs… So why not include them in your holiday photos? Here are 10 great holiday photo ideas to get you started!
Veterans Alternative Offers Service Dog Friendly Retreats
Veterans Alternative is a Holiday, Florida based organization that specializes in providing services to Veterans who are experiencing symptoms of PTSD caused by their time in combat and/or military sexual trauma. They also welcome Veterans who served in support of combat, and the Veteran’s family. Veterans Alternative offers both daily programming for local vets and week-long Veteran’s retreats for eligible Veterans (out of state Veterans are welcome), and both opportunities are Service Dog friendly!
24 Reasons to be Thankful for Dogs
It’s November — and what better time to remind ourselves to be thankful — for the comforts around us, our family, friends (both in the real world and online) and, of course, for the dogs we share our lives with. Whether they are trained to be a Service Dog, working dog, or are simply a loyal pet, animals are a unique and integral part of of our lives. Here are 24 reasons to be thankful for dogs — one for each day of November until Thanksgiving.
Dogs For Our Brave Fall 2016 Open Enrollment
Dogs For Our Brave is a 501(c)3 organization based out of St. Louis, Missouri. They place Service Dogs with veterans in all 50 states at no cost to the veteran or their family, and they cover the cost of caring for the dog for the team’s entire working life. Twice a year, they have an Open Enrollment period for the next class of dogs. Fall 2016’s Open Enrollment is in progress now, so if you know a veteran in need of an Assistance Dog, pass this info on!
Service Dog Acclimation Training at Tampa Bay’s Lowry Park Zoo
There’s some big news in the Service Dog world! There’s a first-of-its-kind Service Dog Training Program available to zoos that will assist them with acclimating zoo animals to the presence of Service Dogs. If you don’t know why this is a big deal, then read on!
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.
Two Dogs Test Positive For Lead Poisoning in Flint, MI
Two dogs have now tested positive for lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan, where a water crisis is still raging full force. The discovery of these newest four-legged victims highlights a hidden danger Service Dogs may face.