by Marcie Davis | Oct 16, 2009 | Service Dogs, Public Interaction
Traveling with a disability has always been an adventure but adding a service dog to the equation can create additional needs and experiences. I don’t know about you but I have had some pretty close calls trying to find a place to toilet my dog in places such as busy...
by Marcie Davis | Jul 9, 2009 | Service Dogs, Dog Food & Nutrition
Throughout the years, I have continually strived to give my service dogs the best possible care that I can provide for them both physically and financially. As I hear more and more about the importance of eating a healthy diet, I have tried to share that philosophy...
by Marcie Davis | Jul 2, 2009 | Service Dogs, Doggie Healthcare
When chatting with Dr. Kris Bannon, DVM and Fellow, Academy of Dentistry, I asked her how often I should brush my service dog’s teeth? I was hoping she would tell me that brushing Whistle’s teeth once a week would be enough to maintain his healthy teeth....
by Marcie Davis | Jun 25, 2009 | Service Dogs, Training, Puppy Raisers
Over the years, I have never ceased to be amazed by the self-less dedication I have witnessed from volunteer puppyraisers. These individuals open their homes and hearts to a bundle of furry joy and puppy breath. They work tirelessly to mold, train, and potty-train the...
by Marcie Davis | Jun 19, 2009 | Service Dogs, Equipment & Supplies
Most service dogs come with the basic equipment that they will need to do their jobs such as a backpack, harness, identification patch, etc. Every service dog agency is different and each agency has a different set of tools and equipment that they provide to each...