Free and voluntary training and behavior standards and team management solutions for Service Dog Trainers and Handlers.
United States
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Dogs are a vet's best friend for tons of reasons! The best part? In addition to being a furry, loving companion, they help our veterans with PTSD. 🐕🦺
Learn more here: bit.ly/DogsHelpWithPTSD
#BuckeyePupsforHeroes #Veterans #ServiceDogs #PTSD
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Do you know how many kinds of service #dogs there are?
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An increasing number of people with physical, neurological or mental health issues are turning to #servicedogs to be their invaluable companion. Learn about the different types here: bit.ly/3ltqXwd
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Can you spot an "Impawster"?🐶
Guess by answering: 👍 Assistance Dog 👎 Impawster Dog
A true #AssistanceDog goes through many hours of socialization, and it shows! Turn your dog walks into donations through the Step Up for #ServiceDogs Challenge! dogsforbetterlives.org/wooft… @WoofTrax
ALT Can you spot an Impawster? "I ignore other dogs around me" Assistance dogs with a thumbs up, impawster dog with a thumbs down.
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May is National Service Dog Eye Exam Month.
Making sure that service dogs have great vision is extremely important to keep them serving their people as well as they can.
#nationaldogeyeexaminationmonth #servicedog #Dogcare #Doghealth #dogeyecare #vet #dogowner #dogsofdallas
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Day 2 nonverbal hand signal commands.
K9Charlie Service dog
#servicedog #servicedogintraining #puppy #dogtraining #psychiatricservicedog #dogs #sd #servicedoglife #servicedogs #ptsd #assistancedogintraining #bhfyp
#k9 #dogoftheday #puppylove #nonprofits
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Today marks the 45th anniversary of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 504 was one of the first U.S. federal civil rights laws offering protection for people with disabilities. Check out "The Power of 504", a video from DREDF: bit.ly/3P66rzp #DisabilityRights
ALT 45th Anniversary of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It applies to employers/organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department/agency. Grayscale photo of group of people in wheelchairs protesting outside capitol.
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"Each of us has an important role to play in supporting our fellow Americans who are living with mental health conditions." Read the full White House Proclamation on National Mental Health Awareness Month 2022 here: ow.ly/uY7P50IZHWX #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness
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It is almost here! The National ADA Symposium starts on Monday, May 9th. We hope to see you there! For more information, visit the event page: adata.org/event/virtual-nati… #ADA #Disability #PwD #2022ADASymposium
ALT A dark-skinned woman sits on a white sofa while holding a laptop in her lap.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy award service dog "Patron" during a news conference, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 8, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS
Service Dog Standards retweeted
The job a #ServiceDog is doing may not be obvious, such as;
🔘Seizure Alert
🔘Heart Alert
🔘Insulin Alert
🔘Traumatic Brain Injury assistance
Distraction can cause them to miss an alert, which may result in a life-threatening situation for their handler.
🐕🦺#ServiceDogPEACE☮️
ALT A black and white dog stares straight at the camera against a black background with a text about service dog etiquette that spells PEACE. In the right hand bottom corner is a peace sign. NO petting NO eye contact NO asking to pet the dog NO calling or making kissy sounds NO encouraging interaction
I am a Service Dog. I am working. People try to distract me all the time! Mom visited a busy Art Festival this weekend alone and independent because I was there to help her. Several people tried to get my attention - I ignore them. Listen and wait… PLEASE do not do this! #Monday
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A #sundaysign off from these little #furtatoes ! 🦮🥔🐾🥳 #ECADServiceDogs #ServiceDogsinTraining #backtoschooltomorrow #younamedthem
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3 dogs of DBL in different stages of their #AssistanceDog careers.
📸 L-R: Career Change 🐾 Aria (yellow lab), Assistance Dog in training 🐾 Lando (terrier mix) and Certified Hearing Dog 🐾 Amiga (black lab) awaiting placement. #assistancedogsintraining #servicedogsintraining
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Hank is getting so close to leaving the Helping Paws program to begin his transition training! Can you believe how big he has gotten?🤩
#pgidogs #facilitydog #workingdog #givingindependence #serivicedogsrock #doghero #pawsgivingindependence #labradors #doodle #retrievers
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Welcome Obie Wan to the #ECAD Family! #Obie will be part of the #ECAD Service Dog program...maybe even be a #daddy some day! Help us raise puppies just like Obie in your home!
#Adorable #cutnessoverload #puppylove #eyelinereyes
#ECADServiceDogs
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“In my experience, there is no such thing as luck.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi
One of the most powerful Jedis reminds us that hard work pays off, but sitting around waiting for chance does not. So just like service dog Perry make sure you work hard and than anything is possible!
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"My #ServiceDog Trident has fundamentally changed me for the better," said #Army veteran Nathan
"I was using alcohol to numb painful memories," he said.
"We’re coming up on a year in June. Trident has allowed me to remember who I really am."
#Veteran #K9FW #MentalHealth
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We're celebrating 45 years of training and placing #AssistanceDogs across the United States! Has Dogs for Better Lives impacted you? We'd love to hear your stories!
Take a look back at big milestones over the years: ow.ly/eSIN50IUyX4 #dogsforbetterlives #servicedogs
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With the right equipment and the right support ANYONE can be out making an impact. For us, mobility equipment and #accessibility let's us do that. Today we met a group of young adults with developmental disabilities to help them learn about interacting with #ServiceDogs.
ALT A black-and-tan rottweiler in a blue service dog vest is sitting next to a woman wearing a red plaid jacket sitting in a power wheelchair. They are in a classroom setting in front of a Projection screen
ALT A black-and-tan rottweiler wearing a blue service dog vest and blue bandana is sitting beside a woman in a power wheelchair periour wheelchair. They are in front of a projection screen a projection screen at the front of a classroom
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Thanks @KimFergusonMA & @NEADSdogs for hosting service dogs, Loring and Verna today @MAStateHouse They are here to help advocate for budget amendments to benefit service animal programs which provide invaluable assistance to individuals with disabilities. #servicedogs #neadsdogs
