2022-09-27
What do we usually do when we meet a cute dog on the street? It is out of the question! We approach him/her, willing to pet him/her or at least we try to make eye contact and talk to him/her. Often it does not even come to our mind to want to talk to the owner first and ask for permission to pet their pet. Some of you may think that this is not a big deal, especially if the dog is small, and looks cute and friendly. But have you ever thought about the possibility for the dog to be not just a pet, but a service dog? Will petting the dog be acceptable in this case?
2022-09-22
According to researchers about 20% of adults worldwide, 50 million of which are Americans, are affected by a mental illness. Almost 5% are dealing with a severe mental disorder. Those of you, who have a pet, have definitely recognized the great positive effect that his/her presence has on your emotional state. Our pets give us their unconditional love and are always by our side if we need them (especially valid for dogs). Since animals have proved how beneficial they are for the mental health of many people worldwide, you may wonder how to get an animal that is officially recognized as an Emotional Support Animal.
2022-09-16
It might be a difficult decision to get and train a service dog. The process requires team alignment, knowledge, commitment, and a lot of time and patience. Training a service dog does not only mean teaching the dog to perform certain tasks but also bonding with him/her and respecting his/her needs the same way he/she is supposed to respect yours. Since bonding with the service dog is crucial for every training process to be successful, we would like to provide you with some tips on how to bond with your new service dog and determine whether you are ready for that or not.
2022-09-07
Training a service dog should be deemed a life-time goal, as it does not end, once the “official” training is completed. The training process can not be seen as a number of commands that the dog should be able to fulfill. It means for the dog and the handler to have a special bond with each other, to get attuned to each other and know each other as individuals, who are part of the same team. Today we will talk about the goals we should set for ourselves and our paw friends as a team and common commands that service dogs perform.