Help! Demanding, High Energy Dogs 101
Help! I’ve got an overexcitable, high energy dog. It’s a nightmare! Sound familiar? You’re not alone. We’ve collated some tips to help manage that high energy, demanding dog!
Category: Life With an AD
10 Things We Hear from the Public
Being out with a dog in a vest with the famous words “assistance dog” brings a lot of comments and questions from the general public. Some smart, some not so smart.
Here are the 10 more popular questions we find asked!
Training Tips: The Covid-19 Outbreak
It is obviously a very challenging time at the moment amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, with a lot of upheaval and change for most of us. This can be tough for dogs too, so here are some tips on how to make sure to keep them stimulated, calm and maintain their training.
Life with an AD, Warts & All
Life with an Assistance Dog is not all rainbows and unicorns. Phoenix Giraffa gives insight into the challenges of it, from the perspective of someone training their assistance dog.
Training Tips: When You’re Low On Energy
Being very low on energy is an all too common occurrence when you live with chronic physical and mental illness. Here are some tips for how to get that essential training done with your dog, despite your symptoms.
Training Tips: When You’re Short On Time
Some ideas for how to cram dog training into a busy schedule, without even having to really try! And bonus – by doing this, you can increase your bond with your dog and practise tricks and tasks in a variety of environments!
A Letter to the General Public
To all the random strangers who try to gain my Assistance Dogs attention in the supermarket.
I’m Working, Sorry
A great article in the form of a message from an assistance dog handler to the public about their interactions. When you ask to pet a working dog, don’t be upset if you get a short answer.
Assistance Dog Vests!
What to get and where to buy it!
Lets talk about Assistance Dog Vests.
AD Gear: Discussion
Assistance Dog gear can often be the subject of hot topic within the community, and it can communicate a great deal to the general public. Find out about the different options and styles, as well as what to consider when choosing gear for your AD.