by Marcie Davis | Oct 24, 2012 | Assistance Dogs, Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Puppy Raisers
Retired guide dog Heather Recently my husband Franz, Whistle, and I traveled to Craig Hospital in Denver, Colorado, for my annual physical and re-evaluation of my disability-related medical needs. I’ve been coming to Craig for over 10 years. They are...
by Marcie Davis | Aug 5, 2012 | Guide Dogs, Aging Dogs
Guest blogger Katherine Schneider, Ph.D, Senior Psychologist Emerita, Counseling Service, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and Author of “To the Left of Inspiration: Adventures in Living with Disabilities” has written this blog post for Working Like...
by Marcie Davis | Jul 18, 2012 | Service Dogs
My second service dog, Morgan, really suffered from allergies. How common are food allergies in the canine population? Experts think that from 10 to 20 percent of all dogs are affected at some point during their life. Signs of food allergies can be itching,...
by Marcie Davis | Jul 11, 2012 | Doggie Healthcare
I am always interested in new studies that can support my assistance dog’s overall health and well-being. The Morris Animal Foundation has started a huge new project which will study dogs over the course of their lives in an effort to learn how to prevent and treat...
by Marcie Davis | Jul 3, 2012 | Service Dogs
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine had a great article recently on “going green” with your dog. If you are trying to reduce your own carbon footprint and go green, think about how a few simple steps can help you reduce your assistance dog’s impact on...
