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Service Dog Training Tip – Walking on a Leash
Have you ever asked yourself, ‘How do I get my dog to stop pulling on the leash‘? You are not alone. This is a common question. You may have noticed other dogs walking calmly beside their handler while your dog tugs impatiently on the leash. In this article, we’ll show you how to teach your […]
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How to Register Your Dog as a Service Dog in Washington
A purpose-trained service dog can provide invaluable assistance to disabled individuals, helping them enjoy more independent lives, move about with greater freedom and confidence, and provide valuable assistance in the event of a seizure or dangerously low blood sugar. Many tasks that full-abled people take for granted, even something as simple as crossing the street […]
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How ESAs Help Seniors in Assisted Care Living Facilities
There’s something about a wagging tail and a furry face that lights up the atmosphere and brings people together. Dogs and cats can brighten up a room. But, perhaps more importantly, they can heal. This healing factor is why emotional support animals can help seniors in assisted living facilities. What is an Emotional Support Animal? […]
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Can I Take a Service Dog to College?
Service dogs are not just for the visually or hearing impaired individual. Service dogs have lent a helping paw to individuals with a broader range of physical and psychological conditions. But what if you are a student and need a service dog? Will colleges allow dogs on campus and into the classroom? Read on for […]
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Can Psychiatric Service Dogs Help Geriatric Mental Health?
Older adults have always made vital contributions to society, family, and history, yet they struggle increasingly with loneliness, depression, and other mental or neurological disorders. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), roughly 20% of older adults aged 60 or over have a mental health disorder. To ensure the safety and health of this population, […]
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Top 8 Psychiatric Service Dog Breeds
Humans have used dogs throughout history to help them with all kinds of life’s hardships. Whether it’s helping to gather sheep, pull sleds through thick snow, or protect the home, dogs have been at humanity’s side throughout the millennia. Dogs are a human’s best friend, but it takes a special kind of dog to become […]
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