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- [WLD Blog](https://workinglikedogs.com/blog/) - Welcome to The Working Dog Blog! From ayurveda for dogs to assistance dogs in the workplace, and puppy-raising to aging dogs, we discuss it all. Dog nutrition, dog training, public interaction, traveling with your dog, dog health, dog supplies and equipment—you can read and learn about it here on the Working Like Dogs Blog. Want
- [Being Prepared for COVID-19 and other Emergencies as a Working Dog Handler](https://workinglikedogs.com/being-prepared-for-covid-19-and-other-emergencies-as-a-working-dog-handler/) - Assistance Dogs of the West recently held their annual Courthouse Facility Dog conference. I was honored to be asked to interview veterinarian Dr. Brent Parker for one of the sessions. The information he shared is of value to all working dog handlers. He discussed what steps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending for working dogs and their handlers during the COVID-19 pandemic and general emergency preparedness, so you’ll be ready for any type of unusual situation.
- [Kiki, the First Tribal Courthouse Dog in the U.S.](https://workinglikedogs.com/kiki-the-first-tribal-courthouse-dog-in-the-u-s/) - The yellow Labrador retriever known as Kiki is a well-trained and friendly dog who helps mitigate trauma for the children and adults who come to the Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court in New Mexico.
- [Guide Dog User Research Takes a Holistic Approach to Reduce Joint Pain](https://workinglikedogs.com/guide-dog-user-research-takes-a-holistic-approach-to-reduce-joint-pain/) - While guide dog use reduces the risk of falls for visually impaired people, there is an increase in complaints about joint pain. Researchers at the University of North Georgia are studying the root causes of pain to increase the quality of life for people who use guide dogs.
- [FitPAWS For Working Dog Training and Fun](https://workinglikedogs.com/fitpaws-for-working-dog-training-and-fun/) - FitPAWS is fun for working dogs and their partners. It keeps dogs fit and builds the human-animal bond. Marcie Davis talks about her own experience using FitPAWS and talks to Jill Felice, Founder and Program Director of Assistance Dogs of the West about how she uses FitPAWS for dog training.
- [Canine Stress](https://workinglikedogs.com/canine-stress/) - I recently had the pleasure of attending the Courthouse Dogs Foundation Conference in Seattle, Washington. Dr. James Ha, renowned animal behaviorist and researcher offered a workshop on Canine Stress Identification and Prevention. I'll share what I learned here.
- [Assistance Dogs of the West Wins Piñon Award for Community Service](https://workinglikedogs.com/assistance-dogs-of-the-west-wins-pinon-award-for-community-service/) - My current service dog, Lovey, was trained by Assistance Dogs of the West. I was thrilled that ADW was recently were honored with an award from the Santa Fe Community Foundation as an organization that uses a bold approach to solve a persistent problem in the community.
- [K9s for Warriors and Purdue study PTSD dogs](https://workinglikedogs.com/k9s-for-warriors-and-purdue-study-ptsd-dogs/) - We recently were introduced to a long article about K9s for Warriors www.k9sforwarriors.org and the work that they do with veterans and service dogs that we wanted to share with you.
- [Pick of the Litter Captures Guide Dog Journey](https://workinglikedogs.com/pick-of-the-litter-captures-guide-dog-journey/) - It certainly “takes a village” to raise and train an assistance dog. But many people have no idea of the time and work involved. They also may not realize that not every dog that starts training makes it through. Pick of the Litter is a documentary providing a view into this process.
- [Dogs in Public – Who’s Who and What’s What](https://workinglikedogs.com/dogs-in-public-whos-who-and-whats-what/) - Lovey and I had the awesome opportunity to recently serve on a working group led by the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Assistance Dogs of the West. Our task was to create a Model Guideline for Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals in Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters for New Mexico. We wanted to share this Guideline and accompanying video with you. It can also be used as guidance for any program or business that is open to the public.
- [Keeping Older Dogs on the Move](https://workinglikedogs.com/keeping-older-dogs-on-the-move/) - Veterinary rehabilitation is becoming more common nationwide, as part of regular veterinary clinics and with separate rehab practices. My retired service dog, Whistle, has really been having mobility issues and vet rehab has really made a difference.
- [Fair Housing, Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals](https://workinglikedogs.com/fair-housing-emotional-support-animals-and-service-animals/) - There’s a lot of confusion about the Fair Housing Act. The laws pertaining to service animals, emotional support animals, and therapy animals in the Housing Act are not the same as those for Public Access under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Here's some information.
- [505 Leash Project](https://workinglikedogs.com/505-leash-project/) - 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. I love this leash! The leashes are handmade by military veterans and a percentage of the proceeds from leash sales benefits Assistance Dogs of the West based in Santa Fe, NM
- [How Smith’s Food & Drug is Communicating with Customers about Service Animals](https://workinglikedogs.com/how-smiths-food-drug-is-communicating-with-customers-about-service-animals/) - By Marcie Davis I recently interviewed Marsha Gilford, who serves as Regional Corporate Affairs Manager for the Kroger Co., the nation’s largest traditional grocery store chain. We spoke about what she is doing in her role overseeing community relations at Smith’s Food & Drug. Marsha stopped by to talk about a communication program Smith’s created
- [The 2017 International Assistance Dog Week Proclamations Are In!](https://workinglikedogs.com/the-2017-international-assistance-dog-week-proclamations-are-in/) - by Edward Crane, My Assistance Dog, Inc. International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) seems to come and go so quickly every time, but it is truly a celebration that gets better every year. Both my assistance dog, named Alepo, and I look forward to participating in this important event because we are proud of the assistance
- [It is a Privilege to Honor Our Assistance Dogs](https://workinglikedogs.com/it-is-a-privilege-to-honor-our-assistance-dogs/) - by Edward Crane, My Assistance Dog Inc. Each year during the first full week of August, International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) is celebrated around the world. It is a time we celebrate the contributions of all assistance dogs around the world and educate everyone to their importance in our lives. This year, it will be
- [Lulu The Funeral Dog](https://workinglikedogs.com/podcast-sample/) - It seems like every week we are hearing about a new job that a dog is performing. I always say that we are just at the tip of the iceberg in our awareness of how canines and humans can work together. We are just on the brink of discovering the vast amount of talent and
- [Superpower Dogs!](https://workinglikedogs.com/superpower-dogs/) - Lovey and I had the pleasure of visiting with producer Taran Davies about his upcoming, giant, 3D IMAX family adventure movie, Superpower Dogs (www.SuperpowerDogs.com). This innovative film captures the magic of working dogs across the globe. Taran said the film highlights canine superheroes including dogs that brave avalanches, bring animal poachers to justice, protect us
- [Ayurveda for Dogs: Pursuing Your Dog’s Perfect Health](https://workinglikedogs.com/ayurveda-for-dogs-pursuing-your-dogs-perfect-health/) - With all the talk lately about the benefits of meditation and other ancient Ayurvedic practices, have you ever thought about how your dog might benefit from such alternative practices? I was curious about meditation and decided to visit the Deepak Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, California, a few years ago. I thought Dr. Deepak
- [Working for a Second Chance](https://workinglikedogs.com/working-for-a-second-chance/) - Lovey, Franz and I enjoyed an amazing time visiting with the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility’s (SNMCF) Prisoners and Animals Working for Success (PAWS) program. These determined inmates are taking unwanted dogs from the Mesilla Valley Animal Services Center in Las Cruces, NM, and giving the dogs basic obedience training and hope for adoption and
- [Tech Talk with Intel: Will Robotic Dogs Guide the Blind?](https://workinglikedogs.com/tech-talk-with-intel-will-robotic-dogs-guide-the-blind/) - Will robots and other technology replace guide dogs? I’ll never forget the first day of service dog team training. One of the first things the trainers told us was, “Your new dog is not a robot.” And, here we are 20 years later talking about robots as assistance dogs. Intel’s technology, as it relates to
- [Assistance Dogs in the Workplace: Wayne Wicklund and Snow Shadow](https://workinglikedogs.com/assistance-dogs-in-the-workplace-wayne-wicklund-and-snow-shadow/) - Hearing Dog Snow helps Wayne Wicklund with his work as a computer tech and webmaster. In the International Assistance Dog Week newsletter, we’ve been asking people to share their stories of their dogs in the workplace. Anne Wicklund wrote in from Arizona about her husband Wayne’s hearing dog, Snow, and Snow’s successor, Snow Shadow. --
- [Assistance Dogs in the Workplace:  Kate Bales and Bonnie](https://workinglikedogs.com/assistance-dogs-in-the-workplace-kate-bales-and-bonnie/) - Kate Bales and Assistance Dog Bonnie work together on nonfiction and fiction writing. In the International Assistance Dog Week newsletter, we’ve been asking people to share their stories of their dogs in the workplace. Although she describes herself as semi-retired, Kate Bales has found a new career as a writer. Here’s the story submitted by
- [Assistance Dogs in the Workplace: Lisa Loftis and Diabetes Alert Dog Ija](https://workinglikedogs.com/assistance-dogs-in-the-workplace-lisa-loftis-and-diabetes-alert-dog-ija/) - High School teacher Lisa Loftis and her Diabetes Alert Dog, Ija, work at the Creative Education Preparatory Institute (CEPI). In the International Assistance Dog Week newsletter, we've been asking people to share their stories of their dogs in the workplace. Here's the story shared with us by Lisa Loftis.------ Language Arts teacher Lisa Loftis and
- [Assistance Dogs in the Workplace:  Kathy Taylor and Hearing Dog Janet](https://workinglikedogs.com/assistance-dogs-in-the-workplace-kathy-taylor-and-hearing-dog-janet/) - Kathy Taylor and her CCI Hearing Dog Janet travel a lot for Kathy's job as a System Designer-Engineer with CenturyLink In the May issue of the International Assistance Dog Week newsletter, we asked people to share their stories of their dogs in the workplace. Here is a story shared by Kathy Taylor. ----------------From the moment
- [Gravel or artificial grass? Tell the FAA what you think service animal relief areas at airports should be like.](https://workinglikedogs.com/gravel-or-artificial-grass-tell-the-faa-what-you-think-service-animal-relief-areas-at-airports-should-be-like/) - Do you travel by air with your assistance dog? Would you like to have some say in what the animal relief areas at airports will be like? The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking for input from service animal partners, and organizations about the issues related to service animal relief areas at airports. Standards
- [Is your holiday party going to the dogs?](https://workinglikedogs.com/is-your-holiday-party-going-to-the-dogs/) - 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 an assistance dog? And if so, do you know how to
- [What if your assistance dog outlives you?](https://workinglikedogs.com/what-if-your-assistance-dog-outlives-you/) - 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 assistance dog is cared for
- [Kurgo Discount Supports International Assistance Dog Week](https://workinglikedogs.com/kurgo-discount-supports-international-assistance-dog/) - 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, you’ll help support IADW. A portion of the proceeds from
- [Canine Intelligence: Going into the Mind of Your Dog](https://workinglikedogs.com/canine-intelligence-going-into-the-mind-of-your-dog/) - 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 of Dogs. Also, he is the co-founder of the innovative website www.dognition.com.
- [Why do dogs eat grass?](https://workinglikedogs.com/why-do-dogs-eat-grass/) - 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 diets contain enough fiber,
- [Canine Ear and Hearing Problems](https://workinglikedogs.com/canine-ear-and-hearing-problems/)
- [Meeting new dogs:  What’s the best approach?](https://workinglikedogs.com/meeting-new-dogs-whats-the-best-approach/) - Service dog Whistle and his new friend, Bueno, after their first meeting As an experienced assistance dog handler, you may consider yourself to be a total “dog person,” but that doesn’t mean you should assume it’s OK to approach every unknown dog. For me and Whistle, getting up close and personal isn’t always the
- [Does my dog need vitamins?](https://workinglikedogs.com/does-my-dog-need-vitamins/) - You may take supplements even though you eat well, so does that mean your dog should take vitamins and minerals also? Canine nutrition is an evolving field but today’s high-quality dog foods generally make nutritional supplements unnecessary. So says the DogWatch newsletter from Cornell University. They asked Kathryn Michel, DVM, professor of nutrition at the
- [Assistance Dogs at Craig Hospital](https://workinglikedogs.com/assistance-dogs-at-craig-hospital/) - 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 consistently recognized as one of the top rehabilitation facilities in the country. During my stays
- [What I Know for Sure After 39 Years of Being a Guide Dog Handler](https://workinglikedogs.com/what-i-know-for-sure-after-39-years-of-being-a-guide-dog-handler/) - 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 Dogs. You can find more of her musings at her blog: http://kathiecomments.wordpress.com. I’m heading off to train with my ninth Seeing
- [Food allergies and your dog](https://workinglikedogs.com/food-allergies-and-your-dog/) - 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, gastrointestinal problems, or both. Occasionally dogs can have seizures and arthritis.
- [Canine Lifetime Health Project](https://workinglikedogs.com/canine-lifetime-health-project/) - 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 diseases facing dogs. Just as the Framingham Heart
- [Going Green - Reducing your Assistance Dog’s Carbon Pawprint](https://workinglikedogs.com/going-green-reducing-your-assistance-dogs-carbon-pawprint/) - 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 the earth as well. Hope you enjoy this synopsis
- [Dealing with Your Dog’s Arthritis](https://workinglikedogs.com/dealing-with-your-dogs-arthritis/) - As our working dogs age, arthritis can become a big issue. Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s “Dog Watch” reported on arthritis in Dogs recently. They tell us that just as millions of American people are dealing with arthritis, so are American dogs, with one-fifth of the 55 million dogs in the US affected by
- [How’s your assistance dog’s off-lead recall?](https://workinglikedogs.com/assistance-dogs-off-lead-recall/) - How’s your assistance dog’s off-lead recall? Whistle is an amazing assistance dog and he spends a lot of his time working with me. However, I try to give him several times throughout the day and evening when he can spend some free time in the backyard relaxing and just being a dog. When he and
- [Cancer and Early Detection - Conducting Routine Exams at Home](https://workinglikedogs.com/cancer-and-early-detection-conducting-routine-exams-at-home/) - I don’t know about you, but I am acutely aware of the sobering statistics related to large breed dogs and cancer. I try to examine Whistle on a daily basis just to make sure that he has no undetected lumps or bumps. And, if I do find something, I make sure to make an appointment
- [It's All About the Bootie!](https://workinglikedogs.com/its-all-about-the-bootie/) - On a recent trip to Olympia, Washington, I noticed as we settled into our hotel room, that Whistle was chewing on his back foot. My husband, Franz, and I got him on the bed to inspect his foot. To our surprise, there was a blister in between the pad of his back foot. The blister
- [Finding a Veterinarian While on Travel](https://workinglikedogs.com/finding-a-veterinarian-while-on-travel/) - I love to travel. And, traveling with a disability has presented me with many interesting challenges and situations throughout the years. So, of course, traveling with an assistance dog has added additional scenarios that I have had to address. During my most recent out-of-state travel excursions, my assistance dog, Whistle, had some minor medical issues
- [ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Searching for Deserving Families with an Assistance Dog](https://workinglikedogs.com/abcs-extreme-makeover-home-edition-searching-for-deserving-families-with-an-assistance-dog/) - Do you need a home makeover or do you know someone partnered with an assistance dog that does? I just got a call from the Casting Director with ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. She told me they were avidly looking for deserving families for this season’s show and they are particularly interested in working with
- [Play Dates are Fun for Assistance Dogs Too!](https://workinglikedogs.com/play-dates-are-fun-for-assistance-dogs-too/) - I have always felt guilty that my assistance dogs have been the sole dog in our house with the exception of the times when there has been an overlap with my retired assistance dog. However during those times, my retired dogs have been older, physically challenged and uninterested in playing with a younger dog. For
- [The Importance of Blood Work](https://workinglikedogs.com/the-importance-of-blood-work/) - As Whistle turned six this year, he is graying around his eyes and muzzle and I can definitely tell my athletic service dog is getting older. I recently took Whistle to see our veterinarian, Dr. Murt Byrne, for a wellness check. I try to take him to see Dr. Murt about every six months. In
- [War Dogs Remembered – Recognizing Our Unsung Canine Heroes](https://workinglikedogs.com/war-dogs-remembered-recognizing-our-unsung-canine-heroes/) - I recently had the pleasure of visiting with veteran military dog handler, Larry Chilcoat on Working Like Dogs at www.Pet LifeRadio.com. Larry, a member of the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association, stopped by to visit with me about the ongoing efforts to build a Military Working Dogs National Monument. It is amazing the amount of work
- [How to Choose the Best Chew Toy for Your Assistance Dog](https://workinglikedogs.com/how-to-choose-the-best-chew-toy-for-your-assistance-dog/) - Toys are an important part of your assistance dog’s overall health and well-being. Having appropriate, engaging chew toys is important not only for entertainment but it can also support their dental health and ease anxiety. I don’t know about you but when I got my first assistance dog, I did not have much experience with
- [HBO Documentary on Dog Bereavement](https://workinglikedogs.com/hbo-documentary-on-dog-bereavement/) - As many of you know, I lost my retired service dog, Morgan, on March 12, 2011. It continues to be a painful process for me as I am striving to come to terms with his absence. I thought it was ironic that I received a call today from documentary filmmaker Amanda Micheli’s representative. Amanda is
- [Happy Birthday Morgan](https://workinglikedogs.com/happy-birthday-morgan/) - As many of you may know, Franz and I had to say good-bye to our beloved Morgan on March 12, 2011. Morgan was a golden retriever who proudly served as my second assistance dog. He came to us 11 years ago and brought with him a silent, soulful, intense presence that changed our lives forever.
- [A Research Study to Help Golden Retrievers](https://workinglikedogs.com/a-research-study-to-help-golden-retrievers/) - Golden Retrievers are commonly used as working dogs. My beloved assistance dog, Morgan, was a Golden Retriever and he suffered from many illnesses as he aged. That’s why I was so excited to read about a research study to help Golden Retrievers in the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s DOG Watch publication, Volume 15,
- [Fourth Annual AVCO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam](https://workinglikedogs.com/fourth-annual-avcomerial-national-service-dog-eye-exam/) - Don’t forget that the Fourth Annual AVCO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam event is coming soon! Registration started April 1 and qualified service animals throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico can receive free eye checks throughout the entire month of May. Eligible animals must be actively working and certified by a formal training
- [U.S. Department of Justice Rules on Assistance Dogs to Become Stricter March 15, 2011](https://workinglikedogs.com/u-s-department-of-justice-rules-on-assistance-dogs-to-become-stricter-march-15-2011/) - James J. McDonald, Jr., managing partner, Fisher & Phillips, LLP wrote a good summary about the March 15 changes impacting U.S. assistance dogs. His summary is listed below. It’s long but I found it to be very informative. Regulations issued in 1991 following the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act required that public accommodations
- [Pseudo-Assistance Dogs Jeopardize Hard-won Rights for Real Service Animals](https://workinglikedogs.com/pseudo-assistance-dogs-jeopardize-hard-won-rights-for-real-service-animals/) - I saw a news item the other day in the New York Post about Hollywood celebrity Candy Spelling (mother of Tori and widow of TV producer Aaron) bringing her dog, Madison, a Wheaton Terrier, into a New York restaurant wearing a “service dog jacket.” Is this dog really trained and certified as some type of
- [Helping Hands: Monkeys as Service Animals](https://workinglikedogs.com/helping-hands-monkeys-as-service-animals/) - Have you caught the recent articles in New Mobility and Action about Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled? Helping Hands is a national nonprofit organization based in Boston that serves quadriplegics and other people with severe spinal cord injuries or mobility limitations by providing highly trained monkeys to assist them in their daily activities.
- [War Dogs Remembered – Recognizing Our Unsung Canine Heroes](https://workinglikedogs.com/war-dogs-remembered/) - I recently had the pleasure of visiting with veteran military dog handler, Larry Chilcoat on Working Like Dogs at www.Pet LifeRadio.com. Larry stopped by to visit with me about the ongoing efforts to build a Military Working Dogs National Monument. It is amazing the amount of work and dedication that a group of individuals have
- [Current Assistance Dog Legislation](https://workinglikedogs.com/current-assistance-dog-legislation/) - As a member of an assistance dog team, I know I sometimes take for granted all of the policy and administrative decisions that are being discussed and implemented. These laws and policies are very important, as they can directly impact our ability to function in public as effective assistance dog teams. Recently I heard about
- [Growing Up Guide Pup](https://workinglikedogs.com/growing-up-guide-pup/) - What a lucky dog! One-year-old guide dog in training Ricki spent her birthday at Disneyland in California, but took a break with her people, Matt and Amie Chapman, to talk to me and Whistle on the Working Like Dogs show recently. Matt and Amie are producing a weekly video series on YouTube called Growing Up
- [Visiting Universal Studios in Orlando with a Service Dog](https://workinglikedogs.com/visiting-universal-studios-in-orlando-with-a-service-dog/) - My husband, Franz, service dog, Whistle and I recently had the opportunity to travel to Orlando, Florida for work. While we were there we took some time to visit Universal Studios. We are big Harry Potter fans and we were interested in visiting the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Studios in
- [Finding the Right Dogsitter is Critical for Retired Service Dog](https://workinglikedogs.com/finding-the-right-dogsitter-is-critical-for-retired-service-dog/) - One of the beauties of having a service dog is that your dog gets to go everywhere with you. That all changed when my service dog, Morgan, had to be retired. All of a sudden, I had to travel for work with my new service dog, Whistle, and Morgan was stuck at home with the
- [Happy Birthday Betty White!](https://workinglikedogs.com/happy-birthday-betty-white/) - Actress-comedian and assistance dog champion, Betty White celebrates her 89th birthday today! What a role model and tireless advocate for assistance dogs and all animals everywhere. We can all take a lesson in life from this bubbly, vivacious, hard-working, and dedicated individual. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to visit with Betty on a couple of
- [Victory Ranch and the Great Pyrenees](https://workinglikedogs.com/victory-ranch-and-the-great-pyrenees/) - This past fall my husband, Franz, service dog, Whistle and I took a drive into the rural countryside of northern New Mexico. It was a beautiful fall Saturday morning, the leaves had changed colors to a vibrant red and orange and there was a crisp breeze in the air. We drove from Santa Fe, New
- [IAADP Needs YOU to Get Clicking and take the Pepsi Challenge!](https://workinglikedogs.com/iaadp-pepsi-challenge/) - The International Association for Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP) is a contender in the Pepsi Refresh program, hoping to win funding for emergency veterinary care and other projects. They made it into the top 100 in December, but now they need your help to move into the top ten so they can win! You can vote
- [Fairfax School Leaders Deny Student Access with Service Dog](https://workinglikedogs.com/fairfax-school-leaders-deny-student-access-with-service-dog/) - Recently, an article in the American Association of People with Disabilities Newsletter (January 3, 2011) about a Northern Virginia elementary school denying 12-year-old Andrew Stevens the right to bring his seizure alert assistance dog to school caught my attention. The newsletter gave a link to this article written by FOX 5 Reporter Stacey Cohan which
- [Paws With A Cause New Target Weight Policy](https://workinglikedogs.com/paws-with-a-cause-new-target-weight-policy/) - To my chagrin, I am facing 2011 with an all too familiar New Year’s resolution to lose weight. Mind you, this is the same New Year’s resolution that I have proclaimed every year since I became a wheelchair user at age six. As a sedentary individual with a love for food, weight is always an
- [Service Dog Tops List of Things that Make LIfe Easier](https://workinglikedogs.com/service-dog-tops-list-of-things-that-make-life-easier/) - I love learning about new technology that can help make my life easier, especially when it pertains to living with a disability. The December 2010 issue of New Mobility magazine published an article by Justin Moninger entitled, “5 Things to Make Life Easier.” He based the list on the five essentials that helped him to
- [Service Dog Travel to London Update](https://workinglikedogs.com/service-dog-travel-to-london-update/) - Well, I learned some valuable lessons this year about traveling internationally with my service dog, Whistle. As you know, Whistle and I were trying to travel to London early this Fall for me to speak at the World Health Organization’s 2010 Safety Conference regarding violence against children with disabilities. Unfortunately, Whistle was not able to
- [London's Calling](https://workinglikedogs.com/londons-calling/) - Earlier this year I was invited to go to London in September to speak at the World Health Organization’s 2010 Safety Conference regarding violence against children with disabilities. I was SO excited because Whistle and I have never been to London and it was definitely on our list of places we wanted to visit. My
- [Paws and Celebrate National Assistance Dog Week!](https://workinglikedogs.com/paws-and-celebrate-national-assistance-dog-week/) - Who would have thought that in six weeks we could create a new web site (assistancedogweek.org), develop a tool box of free informational materials, AND get events planned in nine states which include three Governors signing proclamations declaring August 8-14, 2010 as National Assistance Dog Week? It just goes to show you what a few
- [Of course I want to go look at the snake! I'm a dog!](https://workinglikedogs.com/of-course-i-want-to-go-look-at-the-snake/) - NOTE: This is Whistle's first blog post. Who knew he could write? Look for more posts from Whistle in the future. – Marcie Davis My mom freaked out when she saw the big snake in the backyard this summer. I wasn’t even allowed to go outside to check it out! Bummer. I think it was
- [Service Animal Relief Areas at Airports](https://workinglikedogs.com/service-animal-relief-areas-at-airports/) - Have you traveled through an airport since the U.S. Department of Transportation required airports to install service animal relief areas? Whistle and I flew to Washington, D.C. last week. We traveled through the Chicago Midway Airport and Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. We had a three hour layover on the way to Washington, D.C. in
- [Courthouse Dogs Help Ensure Justice is Served](https://workinglikedogs.com/courthouse-dogs/) - Have you heard of a courthouse dog? They’re not legal experts, but these specially trained dogs are being used in the criminal justice system to help provide support for crime victims and their families, and even for social workers or other staff members. Increasingly, courthouse dogs are being used in states across the country. Although
- [National Assistance Dog Week August 8-14, 2010](https://workinglikedogs.com/national-assistance-dog-week-august-8-14-2010/) - We are so excited about the upcoming 2010 National Assistance Dog Week. And, to celebrate this special week, we decided to create and to launch a new web site dedicated solely to National Assistance Dog Week (www.assistancedogweek.org). As an assistance dog lover and partner, it dawned on me a few years ago that assistance dogs
- [Hair, Hair Everywhere! Summer time shedding](https://workinglikedogs.com/hair-hair-everywhere-summer-time-shedding/) - One of the things that I still am trying to get used to is the abundance of dog hair that rests on my clothes, in the tires of my wheelchair, and all over our home. Some people are so deterred by the amount of hair that dogs shed that they choose not to have an
- [Did you happen to catch "Through A Dog’s Eyes" on PBS?](https://workinglikedogs.com/through-a-dogs-eyes/) - I have been waiting all week to watch Through A Dog’s Eyes on PBS. It finally aired this evening and it was a beautiful documentary of a group of individuals with disabilities who were receiving their first assistance dog through the Canine Assistants program in Georgia. The program highlighted several individuals’ experiences at the training
- [Whistle passed the recertification test!](https://workinglikedogs.com/whistle-passed-the-recertification-test/) - I am happy to report that Whistle completed his recertification requirements with flying colors! His Paws With A Cause field trainer, Dani, showed up at our house around 10:00 a.m. She had an array of paperwork that had to be completed. She asked all the usual questions about Whistle’s performance and overall wellness. After all
- [Recertification Tests Both Dog and Human Partner](https://workinglikedogs.com/recertification-tests-both-dog-and-owner/) - Whistle and I are counting down the days until it’s time for our first recertification as a working service dog team. Our recertification will take place this Friday. I know every service dog organization is unique with its own requirements and specifications for its working dog teams. Our agency, Paws With A Cause (PWAC), requires
- [National Service Dog Eye Exam Event](https://workinglikedogs.com/national-service-dog-eye-exam-event/) - Hats off to the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) and Merial® for conducting the 3rd annual National Service Dog Eye Exam Event throughout the month of May 2010. Through this event, more than 170 board certified veterinary ophthalmologists in the U.S. and Canada will provide free sight-saving eye exams to thousands of service dogs
- [Happy Birthday Whistle!](https://workinglikedogs.com/happy-birthday-whistle/) - It seems like yesterday when Whistle made the journey from Paws With A Cause in Michigan to Albuquerque, New Mexico to become my third service dog. I can just see him making his way beside PAWS Field Trainer Karole Schaufele through the Albuquerque airport. He looked so tall and lean to me. It was the
- [Are Dog Parks a Good Idea for Service Dogs?](https://workinglikedogs.com/dog-parks/) - It seems like every time I turn around these days, some one is suggesting that I take my service dog, Whistle, to a dog park. As a person who uses a wheelchair, this is a little intimidating to me. I am nervous about letting Whistle off lead around strange dogs that neither he nor I
- [Understanding Working Canine Behaviors](https://workinglikedogs.com/understanding-working-canine-behaviors/) - I had the opportunity to visit with veterinarian and pet behavior specialist Dr. Jeff Nichol (www.drjeffnichol.com) this week on our radio show, Working Like Dogs at www.petliferadio.com. Dr. Nichol brought up some interesting points about behavioral issues that working dogs can exhibit. Some of these hit really close to home for my current service dog,
- [Others Can Be Integral Parts of a Service Dog Team](https://workinglikedogs.com/family-members/) - I am always amazed at how respectful my husband, Franz, is regarding my relationship with my service dogs. He always has been. From the moment I received my first service dog and for the last seventeen years as I am now working with my third dog. When I got my first dog, Ramona, he was
- [The Influence of Bacon](https://workinglikedogs.com/bacon/) - Recently, I was honored as a "Women of Influence" by the New Mexico Business Weekly. Over 550 people attended the sold-out luncheon that honored 30 women for their contributions to New Mexico’s economy and community. During the luncheon, each honoree was to take the stage, share five things about herself that no one knew, and
- [A Visit to the Emergency Vet Clinic](https://workinglikedogs.com/a-visit-to-the-emergency-vet-clinic/) - We woke up this past Sunday as usual and followed our morning routine. Morgan and Whistle went out in the back yard for their usual bathroom time. However when they returned, Franz noticed Morgan looked a little odd. He was holding his body in an unusual way that seemed to tell us he was in
- [Assistance Dogs of the West – Pioneers in Service Dog Training Programs](https://workinglikedogs.com/assistance-dogs-of-the-west-pioneer-service-dog-training/) - Recently I got to visit with Carolyn Clark Beedle, Executive Director of Assistance Dogs of the West (ADW), on Working Like Dogs at www.petliferadio.com. Carolyn stopped by to talk about the work she and her staff and volunteers are accomplishing at ADW in Santa Fe, NM. ADW has been around since 1995 and they provide
- [Rescue Dog Helps Kids Save Themselves and Father from House Fire](https://workinglikedogs.com/rescue-dog-becomes-a-hero/) - Today I had the privilege of interviewing Firefight Dayna Hilton and her fire safety Dalmatian dog, Sparkles, on Working Like Dogs at www.petliferadio.com. It was so great to experience Firefighter Dayna’s passion for working with Sparkles to educate children and their caregivers throughout the United States about fire safety. Firefighter Dayna has created some really
- [Dog Food: What’s the Best Canine Diet Choice?](https://workinglikedogs.com/dog-food-whats-the-best-canine-diet-choice/) - Nutrition is such an important issue for us and our dogs. I have been reading Dr. Fuhrman’s book Eat to Live and as I contemplate my own dietary choices, I can’t help but be concerned with Whistle’s diet. Whistle has been eating the same commercial, traditional dog food that he’s eaten his whole life. And
- [Barking Like A Dog](https://workinglikedogs.com/barking-like-a-dog/) - I don’t know about you, but I am starting to get Spring Fever. We just had over six inches of snow this past week in Santa Fe; however, I am already looking forward to the days of planting and the rewards of beautiful dessert flowers and fresh vegetables from the garden. The other day, Franz,
- [Dog Treats and Service Dogs](https://workinglikedogs.com/dog-treats-and-service-dogs/) - I have to say that I was so strict with my first dog, Ramona, regarding treats. The agency that trained her really frowned upon treats and instructed me that she needed to work for me based on praise rather than treats. It made sense because they argued that if her working was dependent on treats
- [Service dogs and pinch collars: help or hindrance?](https://workinglikedogs.com/service-dogs-and-pinch-collars-help-or-hindrance/) - We really enjoy watching professional dog trainers work their dogs. I am amazed at how they can command their dog’s attention and maintain a level of control over their dog’s head through the use of a leash and collar. As a wheelchair user, handling a dog can be challenging. From a sitting position, it can
- [Out of Retirement for the Day](https://workinglikedogs.com/out-of-retirement-for-the-day/) - We took an adventurous trip to the vet today to introduce our new kitty to our vet and to get Morgan checked. Morgan has been exhibiting some issues with his anal area and we thought he might need his anal glands expelled. As we packed up the kitties, I called Morgan to put on his
- [Alternative Medical Treatments for Service Dogs](https://workinglikedogs.com/alternative-medical-treatments-for-service-dogs/) - As a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, alternative treatments are a common form of health care for a large portion of our population. Santa Fe is known as “the city different” and it is proud of its world renowned schools for massage, acupuncture, and other forms of alternative medical treatments. These treatments are designed
- [The journey of 2010 begins...](https://workinglikedogs.com/the-journey-of-2010-begins/) - As 2010 begins, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world because I am living with two service dogs, Morgan and Whistle. Morgan is retired and I am so thankful he has made it through another year. He turns 12 on May 1, 2010 and I know his remaining time on this earth is
- [Holidays Too Much of a Good Thing for Service Dog](https://workinglikedogs.com/holiday-visitors-too-much-of-a-good-thing-for-service-dog/) - As the holidays draw to a close, I am concerned about changes I have recently witnessed in Whistle. My sister and her family visited during the Christmas holidays. Whistle was thrilled to spend some time with my niece and nephew and my nephew’s girlfriend. They are all college students with boundless energy and Whistle reveled
- [Kennel Cough: Pros and Cons of Vaccinations for Service Dogs](https://workinglikedogs.com/kennel-cough-pros-and-cons-of-vaccinations-for-service-dogs/) - I have had a service dog for over 16 years and last week was my first experience with kennel cough. Whistle and I have to go through our recertification process. And, a part of that process is updating his medical records and ensuring he has all of his required vaccines. One of those vaccines was
- [Challenges with Service Dog Retirement](https://workinglikedogs.com/challenges-with-service-dog-retirement/) - Jeff Schettler stopped by Working Like Dogs on www.petliferadio.com this week to visit with me and Whistle about his new book, Red Dog Rising. As we talked about his police K9, Ronin, the conversation ultimately led to Ronin’s retirement. Jeff shared with me the difficulty he had with Ronin’s retirement. This is definitely something I
- [Gone Too Soon: Ed Eames and Joe White](https://workinglikedogs.com/gone-too-soon/) - Ed Eames, Ph.D. I was shocked and saddened to hear over the past couple of days that two strong voices in the assistance dog movement have been silenced. Ed Eames, Ph.D., the Co-Founder and President of the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners and a tireless advocate on behalf of assistance dogs throughout the United
- [Psychatric Service Dogs a Rare and Valuable Breed](https://workinglikedogs.com/psychatric-service-dogs-a-rare-and-valuable-breed/) - I had the opportunity to visit with Joan Esnayra, Ph.D., President and Founder of the Psychiatric Service Dog Society (http://www.psychdog.org). I have to admit, Dr. Esnayra enlightened me to the fact that all service dogs are not alike. Theoretically, I was aware of that fact. However, after talking with Dr. Esnayra, I became acutely aware
- [Traveling with a Service Dog](https://workinglikedogs.com/traveling-with-a-service-dog/) - 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 airports during long distance national
- [Should I be feeding my service dog organic dog food?](https://workinglikedogs.com/should-i-be-feeding-my-service-dog-organic-dog-food/) - 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 with my service dogs. I know we are
- [Do you brush your service dog’s teeth every day?](https://workinglikedogs.com/do-you-brush-your-service-dogs-teeth-every-day/) - 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. But, that’s not what she said. She strongly recommended
- [Have You Ever Thought About Raising a Service Dog?](https://workinglikedogs.com/have-you-ever-thought-about-raising-a-service-dog/) - 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 puppies. And, just when the puppies become young adults, the
- [Leading the Pack in Service Dog Equipment](https://workinglikedogs.com/leading-the-pack-in-service-dog-equipment/) - 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 recipient. When I got my first service dog, she
- [Living with a Service Dog Team](https://workinglikedogs.com/living-with-a-service-dog-team/) - As a person with a disability, getting a service dog and becoming a member of a service dog team changed my life in ways I never imagined. But as I look back at my experiences, I have to stop and reflect on what it must have been like for my husband to live in a
- [Transitioning From One Service Dog to Another](https://workinglikedogs.com/transitioning-from-one-service-dog-to-another/) - Currently, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world because I have two service dogs. One is my 11-year-old retired dog, Morgan and the other is my current 4-year-old service dog, Whistle. Whistle is my third service dog and I have to say it was quite a different process transitioning from Morgan to Whistle
- [Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, and Misunderstandings](https://workinglikedogs.com/guide-dogs-service-dogs/) - As a wheelchair user, you would think it would be pretty obvious when someone sees me with my dog that they would realize he is a service dog and not a pet. It is amazing to me the number of people who question my right to have a dog accompany me in public. Why do

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