The terms “therapy dogs”, “emotional support dogs”, and “service dogs” get thrown around a lot, but they actually all mean very different things. If you use one of these support dogs or know someone who does, it’s important to know the differences. The type of support dog you have affects where you can take them. […]
How Long Does It Take To Train A Service Dog?
Have you ever thought about training your dog to be a service dog? If so, you should know that it is not an easy feat. One of the common concerns is about how long it actually takes to train a dog for such a task. So how long does it take to train a service […]
How To Catch A Fake Service Dog
As a therapy dog trainer, I understand deeply the value that dogs bring to their owners. This is especially true for service dogs. Unfortunately, these days there are those out there who disguise their pets (or emotional support animals) as service dogs. People do this to take their animal with them into places where pets […]