by Marcie Davis | Dec 5, 2013 | Assistance Dogs, Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, People, Public Interaction
Whistle likes the holidays but isn’t sure about the reindeer antlers he’s wearing right now As the holidays roll around again, many of us are preparing to host an annual holiday party. As you prepare your guest list, does it include someone partnered with...
by Marcie Davis | Aug 19, 2013 | Assistance Dogs, Service Dogs, People
An older man and his dog We don’t always think about what will happen if our assistance dog outlives us. Usually our focus is on the grief we’ll feel when our beloved dog goes before us, since dogs usually have a short lifespan. But planning ahead to make sure your...
by Marcie Davis | Apr 9, 2013 | Service Dogs
Kurgo coupon supports IADW I just wanted to let everyone know that Kurgo is offering International Assistance Dog Week supporters a 30% off coupon code they can use to shop at www.kurgo.com. By using the coupon code, SX4A9ED, you’ll not only get a great discount,...
by Marcie Davis | Feb 20, 2013 | Assistance Dogs, Service Dogs, Training
Dr. Brian Hare, canine cognition researcher Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Brian Hare on the Working Like Dogs radio show at www.petliferadio.com. Dr. Hare, the Director of the Canine Cognition Center at Duke University, is the author of The Genius...
by Marcie Davis | Feb 10, 2013 | Assistance Dogs, Service Dogs, Dog Food & Nutrition, Doggie Healthcare
Why do some dogs not only like to lie on the grass, but also eat it? Everyone seems to have a theory about why dogs sometimes eat grass, but nobody really knows for certain. Some people think dogs eat grass to get more fiber in their diet. But since modern commercial...
