Service dogs are dogs that assist people with disabilities. They include guide dogs for the visually impaired, signal dogs for the hearing impaired, and dogs that retrieve items and perform other tasks for people with physical disabilities. I have a service dog, a yellow lab named Isaac, that assists me with my post-traumatic stress disorder. ...
Introduction Training guide dogs, or any service dog, will require a commitment on your part. Guide dog trainers typically do not make much money and their jobs are anything but 9 to 5. As a guide dog trainer, you won’t just be working with dogs, but with people. Some of these people will be easy ...
The AKC announced a list of the most popular dogs of 2011 this week. They posted an official announcement on their website on February 28 and a video announcement of the top ten on their YouTube page on Friday March 2. The list is made using registration papers of all AKC pets in the United ...
Labradors are a well known breed and popular as pets as well as being used as working dogs. They come in three colours – yellow, chocolate and black and are intelligent, gentle animals. Pets Because they are not aggressive by nature, Labradors are popular as family pets. They love attention and are generally tolerant of ...
Guide dogs are among the most loyal and loving animals to grace this planet, and if you have the opportunity to care for a retired guide dog, you might find the perfect companion. There are a few things to consider, however, to make sure you are providing the best home for your retired guide dog. ...