Seedling Litter Reflection
The last eight months have been like a whirlwind. First it was a hurry up and wait game. We had to see if the breeding
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Inspirational, educational, and motivational blogs about service dog culture.
Decade of Growth
It’s that time of year again when people reflect on the year that has passed and new aspirations and goals are made for the upcoming
Adventures in Puppy Raising Part 5: Hormones Are a Bitch
Written by Amie Chapman It is not uncommon for puppies to change as they mature into full-grown dogs. Penny recently turned one and she has
Do Airlines Have Double Standards for Canines?
Written by Amie Chapman Recently some airlines have changed their paperwork procedure for emotional support animals. A little over a month ago another passenger was
Dear Anonymous
Written by Amie and Matt Chapman Dear Anonymous, You were given a beautiful male German Shepherd named Patrick a few months ago. We don’t know
How Puppy Raising Almost Broke Me
Written by Amie Chapman Raising guide dog puppies has been a lifestyle choice for a little over 15 years now, and I absolutely love being
My Service Dog is Not a Car
Written by Buddy Brannan Every so often, I hear a variation on this statement: “I think of my school guide dog ID like a driver’s
A Puppy Raiser’s Interesting Encounter
Written by Wendy Harris originally posted August 2015 I’ve been raising service dogs for over 10 years. You might have thought that by now, I’ve
When Not To Crusade
Written by guest blogger Sara – original post January 5, 2016 One day, I was browsing through my newsfeed on Facebook, as per usual, when
The Gift
Written by Joy Thomas originally published November 17, 2015 I sometimes find it ironic that one of the biggest gifts I’ve ever received was given
Choosing a Service Dog Breed
Written by Robbi Flynn Editor’s Note: Not all of the breeds pictured are suitable for inexperienced handlers/trainers. However, in the right hands, they can be
Cam’o the Assistance Pup in Training
Written by Alice Munley So there we were—it was mid-winter and we got the call from Paw Pals Assistance Dogs: there was a new little