by Marcie Davis | Aug 29, 2011 | Doggie Healthcare
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....
by Marcie Davis | Aug 6, 2011 | Doggie Healthcare
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...
by Marcie Davis | Aug 1, 2011 | Assistance Dogs, Equipment & Supplies
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...
by Marcie Davis | May 1, 2011 | Service Dogs
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...
by Marcie Davis | Mar 11, 2011 | Assistance Dogs, Americans with Disabilities Act
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...