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Can You Bring a Service Dog to the Hospital?
Yes, you can bring your service dog to the hospital. ADA service dog laws protect your right to be accompanied by your service dog in hospitals, just as in other public places. However, there are some important exceptions you should be aware of — particularly in sterile environments like operating rooms where patient safety concerns […]
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How to Select Treats During Service Dog Training
The key to effective service dog training is matching your treats to the task: use high-value treats for teaching crucial skills like medical alerts or guide work, medium-value treats for practice sessions, and basic treats for everyday good behavior. There is an incredible variety of service dog tasks that help with qualifying disabilities, from acting […]
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Can You Bring a Service Dog to a Grocery Store?
Yes! Service dogs can go into any grocery store with you, even if the store has a no-pets policy. It’s that simple: it’s your right under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you can go somewhere in the store, your service dog can, too. In some cases, service dogs can even ride in the shopping […]
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What to Know About Emotional Support Animals
Want a pet with special housing rights that can help with your anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges? That’s exactly what emotional support animals do. Unlike trained service dogs, emotional support animals are regular pets — your dog, who gives you a reason to get out of bed when depression hits hard, or your […]
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How to Choose the Right Pet Insurance
We all know how important pets are for your emotional wellbeing. If your dog is injured or ill, it’s not just inconvenient — it can disrupt your life to the tune of more than $10,000. And, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of owning a pet has increased by an incredible 60% over […]
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11 Polite Ways to Stop People Petting Your Service Dog
Your service dog is there for a reason. They provide an incredible variety of tasks like alerting you to dangers, protecting you from falls or collisions, or supporting your mental health. If your dog is working, distractions can be hazardous or even life-threatening. But for most people, a dog is a pet. Many people actually […]
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