Service dogs are specifically trained to assist individuals with disabilities, making their behavior crucial for the handler’s safety and maintaining public access privileges.
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Do our dogs display human traits like guilt? Do they have the ability to think and feel as we do? Or is it simply a matter of projection and anthropomorphism on OUR part?
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It’s long been understood that listening to music can help people in a variety of ways! But evidence ALSO shows the right music can positively affect our pets, including canines and felines, according to Dr. Charles Snowdon at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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MobilityDog’s 5th Annual Poodle Palooza is happening on October 27, 2024; join the experience! Service Dog Beckett and MobilityDog would like to meet you and yours!
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Over time, humans have learned that a dog wagging his tail means something! But what exactly? Learn in today's blog post!
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In 1990, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), became law to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination. Today, according to the CDC, 61 million adults (28.7%) in the United States live with a disability (equalling more than 1 in 4 adults).
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Advocating for service dogs is a continuing challenge despite the passage of the ADA Act over 34 years ago (in 1990)! Just about everyone who has had a service dog has encountered some type of resistance. So what qualifies a person to have a Service dog and where can the service dog team go?
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September is Service Dog Awareness Month and it's also the return-to-school! Learn how to help your dog adjust to the new Fall schedules and routines without becoming anxious!
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What can you do when the new patterns and schedules of Fall cause separation anxiety for your dog? Learn what options are available in this new blog.
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Training a service dog is a monumental task, requiring significant dedication, time, and patience. Yet, for those in need, the partnership that emerges from this training is transformative, liberating and a life-saving connection!
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Many dog guardians believe their dog's companionship helps keep us calm and happy with better overall physical and mental health. Learn more in today's blog post.
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It's called splooting, frogging and pancaking! But what exactly is this unique behavior dogs and other animals engage in? Learn more in today's blog post!
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The obesity crisis in the U.S. is not limited to humans. Recent statistics classify most dogs in the U.S. – 56 percent – as overweight. Grab a leash and take a walk with your furry best friend! It’ll do you both good!
Despite the increasing visibility of service dog teams, public understanding of how to interact appropriately with a service dog team is still lacking. One of the most important guidelines is that people should focus on the handler and not the dog.
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When people began returning to work after the pandemic, evolving corporate policies permitting pets in the workplace work were turbocharged! Learn what the numbers say about pet-friendly workplaces in today’s blog post!
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Leash up your pup, and join us for a day of fun and philanthropy at Poodle Palooza on the new date of October 27th!
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Learn how to protect your dog from dangerous foxtails and keep this list of dog-friendly fruits your dog can enjoy!
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Recent scientific advances have made cloning animals possible. Would you clone YOUR dog so that she or at least her cloned offspring can always be with you? Would you make that choice? There’s a lot to consider.
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Even today, many still do not understand the jobs service dogs do and the rights they and their handlers have. So, here again, we offer up a brief Q&A about those wonderful animals who are the core of our mission.
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Did you know dogs can help teach children to read? Researchers have found canine companionship while reading improves student performance and more.
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