Monthly Archives: January 2012

Losing a Service Dog

January 10, 2012 – 1:43 pm

Anyone who’s lost a dog can tell you how painful it is. They are a cherished member of the family and the grief they feel is normal. If you’ve known someone who’s lost a service dog, you may have seen them experience an even greater amount of grief. Research has suggested this is not simply [...]

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Is a Service Dog the Right Choice for You?

January 1, 2012 – 1:54 am

Service dogs are one of many choices available to help mitigate disability but is the choice right for you? People tend to jump head first thinking about all of the plusses without thinking about the minuses. It’s very important that you think through this decision before applying to a placement organization or trying to train [...]

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