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Since many people have Golden Retrievers as their service dog, I thought I would include this study. Interestingly, my previous Golden was spayed at 7 mos and was definitely longer-legged than her siblings who were not (conformation dogs). She lived…
A Service Dog with Gas is more than Just Embarrassing! 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.If it happens occasionally,…
Since many people have Golden Retrievers as their service dog, I thought I would include this study. Interestingly, my previous Golden Retriever was spayed at 7 mos and was definitely longer-legged than her siblings who were not (conformation dogs). She…
Our website is moving. Please find this blog post at this new link and bookmark it for future reference.
Our website is moving. Please find this blog post at this new link and bookmark it for future reference.
Our website is moving. Please find this blog post at this new link and bookmark it for future reference.
Our website is moving. Please find this blog post at this new link and bookmark it for future reference.
Hip Dysplasia (HD) is the worry of every service dog handler. New research and some anecdotal information has recently come to light to help prevent it. Puppies are not born with it but most dogs start showing signs of HD…
If you are considering having your dog help you with mobility wheelchair transfers, this article will help you to understand the reasons why not to use your dog as a transfer tool. Let's look at what mobility transfers are, 5 …