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Service Dogs for Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Relief

Mar 03, 2025

Throat closing up, tight chest, pouring sweat, can’t breathe, GOTTA GET OUT OF HERE panic.

I live with this too. 

It’s part of my anxiety disorder, but it’s also a part of my neurotype (autism).

I ...

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Service Dogs for POTS: The Essential Guide

Feb 10, 2025

Imagine you are getting ready for work. You get up to go wash your face or brush your teeth, and immediately your vision clouds, things go black, and next thing you remember, you are waking up on the ...

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Why You Shouldn't Scent Train Your Service Dog

Jan 16, 2025

I bet the headline shocked you a bit. Yes, I scent train service dogs as my primary career and passion in life.

It’s something I love and find so fun.

But I really don’t recommend it.



Here is why I
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Five Things to Remember When Your Dog Misbehaves in Public

Oct 18, 2024

I want to start this post off with a story.

A year or two ago, I had just started back into training my service dog in public. Covid had happened and shut us down for quite some time, so I had to sta...

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Gear Shy Service Dogs: Five Steps to Confidence

Jun 09, 2024

Does your service dog or service dog in training back away from their harness? Display stress signs when vesting up? Or even run to the other side of the room when the heavier harness comes out?

 

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How to Train Your Own Service Dog

May 26, 2024

If you came here from my How to Get a Service Dog blog, welcome!

Today we are going to learn all about owner training and the process in the United States.

Before I share my general progression for ...

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How to Get a Service Dog (In the United States)

May 26, 2024

Before I start with this post, I first want you to know that I am located in the USA. This information is all the information that applies to my country. If you are located outside of the US, your cou...

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Service Dogs for Narcolepsy: The Ultimate Guide

Jan 21, 2024

Narcolepsy service dogs can change the lives of their people in so many different ways. Along with the benefits a dog along can bring, service dogs can add tasks to mitigate the symptoms those with na...

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Anaphylactic Allergies: Can I train my own detection dog?

Jun 20, 2022

Did you know that even some folks with anaphylactic allergies train their own service dogs?

While it may seem scary, with the right precautions, it is definitely possible!

Today we have one of our p...

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Grooming Tips and Tricks For Neurodivergent Dog Guardians

May 05, 2022

Grooming dogs and keeping up with their care can be hard, even without ADHD or autism.

Add either of those (or both!) to the mix, and it can feel almost impossible.

 

One of my biggest personal str...

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