A simple daily ritual for bonding and body health
This interaction is a wonderful way to deepen the bond between you and your dog. The gentle bowing, stretching,...
Not all labs are equal.
Temperament and health problems are linked to the genetics of the ‘silver’ labs. Interestingly, the few I have met locally all...
As a service dog handler or trainer, it’s crucial to understand the various sterilization options available for your canine partners. The WSAVA has recently released...
Hey there, fellow service dog handlers! 👋 Today, let’s chat about a topic that’s becoming more relevant as science learns more about the health impacts...
The following is a list of foods that can be used as training treats. If your dog has dietary limitations, then use other ones he can tolerate. Using a variety is...
University of California (Davis) study on the health effects of neutering Golden Retrievers.
Cleaning your dog’s teeth on a regular basis is one of the easiest things you can do to maintain his health, especially as he ages. It can be far simpler and...
Marking in dogs is defined as when the dog lifts his leg on objects or people and leaves behind a small amount of urine.
Marking is thought to be related to marking...
Hopefully, two of your criteria for choosing your assistance dog were that he would be physically and mentally capable of doing any task that you would require of...
Has your service dog ever passed gas in a public place while working. It's embarrassing isn't it?
Well, for the dog there could be much more going on.
There are many concerns of using a ball to exercise your service dog or SDit. If you have a ball obsessed service dog, or if you have limited ability to exercise...
One topic rarely discussed among Assistance Dog Handlers is the level of stress that a dog (and person) lives with. Chronic stress in dogs, as in humans, leads to...