You Don’t Pet a Service Dog – I am sure you have heard that at some point in your life. Service dogs are amazing. They help people with disabilities live a normal life, and they make the world more accessible for everyone. But it’s important to remember that these animals are working when you see them out in public, so […]
Tax Deductible Service Dog Expenses? If you have a service animal, you’re probably wondering if they are tax-deductible. The answer is yes! Service animals can be considered to be medical expenses and therefore the costs associated with them qualify as deductions on your taxes. Service dogs are often treated like family members, so it’s no surprise that some owners would […]
PAWS Service Dogs is a 501c3 non-profit organization that trains and places service dogs for people with disabilities in the United States. They train both puppies and adult dogs to be service animals, which can help their handler in various ways. PAWS Service Dogs provides life-changing assistance to many individuals and families who need it the most. This article will […]
Service dog breeders are kind of a touchy subject, as many people are like me – we get our own dogs and train them. That isn’t possible for everyone. Many people with disabilities are looking for a service dog to help them in their day-to-day life. Service dogs can be trained to do a variety of tasks, depending on the […]
Adopting Retired Military Dogs? With the US military’s increased commitment to Afghanistan and Iraq, more retired dogs are coming out of service. These amazing animals have served alongside soldiers overseas for years and deserve a chance at a comfortable retirement. However, there is only one organization in this country that has the ability to provide these retired war heroes with […]
Ways a service dog can help their handler? Service dogs are trained to help people with a variety of disabilities, including psychiatric disorders and autism. There is no limit to the tasks that service dogs can do for their handlers. In this blog post, we will list 15 ways service dogs have helped improve someone’s life. First of all, to […]
Do you know that this is one of the top searched items when people are googling about service dogs? How to Register your service dog is pretty consistently the number one searched item. I really want to dig into this as I came across a HUGE scam that goes on in this area – and want you to be aware […]
I am a sucker for great dog movies to watch in general, but movies about dogs who have a real mission or job in life can bring me to almost tears at any time. If anyone in your family is thinking about getting a service dog, it can help to watch a movie or two about them with the kids. […]
It can get kind of confusing when you want to know the difference between service animals and therapy animals. Pet therapy is also referred to as “assisted animal therapy.” It is the notion that animals have healing properties just by their very existence and proximity to humans. It is not magic, but a bond between lifeforms that has many benefits. […]
We have all been there – looking forward to that vacation that you simply can’t take your pup with. As much as I love my dog, putting her through a nine to ten-hour flight just seems cruel. She would be crossing her little legs trying to hold it as there is no grass on a plane. That is why you […]
