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!
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.
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.
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!
To all the random strangers who try to gain my Assistance Dogs attention in the supermarket.
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.
What to get and where to buy it!
Lets talk about Assistance Dog Vests.
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.
Do Assistance Dogs get time off duty? How do you distinguish between working and not working? Can they task when having down time?
What is consistency in dog training and why is it so important in affecting the outcome of your training and the wellbeing of your dog? How does it relate to rules, boundaries and commands?
