by Marcie Davis | Apr 11, 2019 | Dogs At Your Service, Facility Dogs, Dogs in the Workplace
Waikiki is not just a famous beach; it’s also the name of the first tribal courthouse facility dog in the U.S. Although Waikiki is her formal name, the yellow Labrador retriever is known as Kiki, and she’s a well-trained and friendly dog who helps mitigate trauma for...
by Marcie Davis | Feb 8, 2019 | Dogs At Your Service, Guide Dogs, Equipment & Supplies, People, Uncategorized
I recently had the pleasure of visiting with Dr. Teresa Conner-Kerr and Dr. Sue Ann Kalish from the University of North Georgia (UNG) about one of their innovative research projects that could have a major impact on the future of guide dog and other assistance dog...
by Marcie Davis | Dec 8, 2018 | Dogs At Your Service, Training, Training & Technology, People & Dogs, Public Interaction, Your Dog's Health
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Courthouse Dogs Foundation Conference in Seattle, Washington. Dr. James Ha (drjimha.com); renowned animal behaviorist, researcher and a previous guest of mine on Working Like Dogs on Pet Life Radio; offered a workshop on...
by Marcie Davis | Oct 18, 2018 | Assistance Dogs, Dogs At Your Service, Service Dogs, Training, Training & Technology, People & Dogs
Assistance Dogs of the West with their award at the celebration. Photo by Katy Gross, Litteglobe, for the Santa Fe Community Foundation. My current service dog, Lovey, was trained by Assistance Dogs of the West. But I’ve been involved with this Santa Fe, New...
by Marcie Davis | Sep 18, 2018 | Assistance Dogs, Dogs At Your Service, Guide Dogs, Training, Training & Technology, People, People & Dogs, Puppy Raisers
It certainly “takes a village” to raise and train an assistance dog. But many people have no idea of the time and work truly involved in the process. They also may not realize that not every dog that starts training makes it through. Pick of the Litter is a new...
by Marcie Davis | Jun 14, 2018 | Dogs At Your Service, Equipment & Supplies, Training & Technology, People & Dogs
You might think a leash is just a leash, but the one I use for my service dog, Lovey, is one I bought from the 505 Leash Project. The leashes are handmade by military veterans and a percentage of the proceeds from leash sales benefits Assistance Dogs of the West based...
