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Moderator: Kirsten

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Emotional Support Animals -

They aren't service dogs, but they are animals who help their disabled partners. Discuss them here.

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Last post by Spectrum
in Re: ESA with PSD tasks?
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Service Dog Life

Is a Service Dog for You? - Weigh the costs vs the benefits of partnering with a service dog. Moderator: responsiblek9	554 Posts 45 Topics	Last post by Roxie in Re: Caregivers on Today at 03:03:25 AM
Service Dog Humor Have a funny to tell about your canine partner or interactions with the public? Share it here. Moderator: responsiblek9	374 Posts 61 Topics	Last post by BlindMag in Re: Please Don't Pet My ... on January 23, 2010, 06:09:22 PM
The Down Side of Service Dogs Everything isn't always rosey when you're partnered with a service dog. Discuss the down-side of SD partnership here. Moderator: responsiblek9	595 Posts 46 Topics	Last post by Yukon in Re: People who are afrai... on Yesterday at 11:26:21 AM
Non-Traditional Service Animals Do you find people treat you differently because your service animal is a non-traditional breed or species or because you have an unusual disability?	318 Posts 17 Topics	Last post by springingpups in Re: hundred-pound rodent... on February 04, 2010, 02:20:16 PM

Member Blogs!

Kirsten's Blog The trials and tribulations of a knitting dog trainer living with three German Shepherds and two stripey cats.	123 Posts 33 Topics	Last post by Kirsten in Re: Much Ado About Knitt... on October 12, 2009, 03:02:49 PM
Fledchen's Blog	4 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by hopesclan in Re: dog and pony show on October 13, 2009, 01:25:25 AM
Shidash's Training Journal This is where I keep track of my dog training. I will make an entry every day if I can.	18 Posts 4 Topics	Last post by Shidash in Re: Thanksgiving Proofin... on December 01, 2008, 05:35:32 PM
blkpanther0001's Blog	4 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by blkpanther0001 in Re: test on November 24, 2008, 11:12:23 PM
Spectrum's Blog	358 Posts 58 Topics	Last post by robbertbobbert in Re: We started rally cla... on February 02, 2010, 06:59:20 PM

Health

Disease and Vaccination Discussion of various diseases, outbreaks, and vaccination pros/cons. This is NOT the place to get veterinary medical advice. Only a licensed veterinarian can offer competent veterinary advice. All statements claimed as facts should be supported by references to medical journals or texts. Moderator: Ilghaus	337 Posts 81 Topics	Last post by cazza03 in Aussie triannual vaccina... on February 05, 2010, 03:26:41 PM
First Aid Discussion of first aid for injuries common to service dogs at work. This is NOT the place to get veterinary medical advice. Only a licensed veterinarian can offer competent veterinary advice. All statements claimed as facts should be supported by references to medical journals or texts. Moderator: Ilghaus	231 Posts 39 Topics	Last post by latopla in Re: Eye Problem on January 23, 2010, 10:59:21 AM
Food and Nutrition BARF, premium foods, treats, food allergies, nutritional supplements. This is NOT the place to get veterinary medical advice. Only a licensed veterinarian can offer competent veterinary advice. All statements claimed as facts should be supported by references to medical journals or texts. Moderator: Ilghaus	740 Posts 107 Topics	Last post by responsiblek9 in Why Do Dogs Love Bones? ... on January 31, 2010, 09:45:37 PM
Preventive Care Nail trimming, dental, heartworm, fleas. This is NOT the place to get veterinary medical advice. Only a licensed veterinarian can offer competent veterinary advice. All statements claimed as facts should be supported by references to medical journals or texts. Moderator: Ilghaus	463 Posts 75 Topics	Last post by Roxie in Re: Dog breeds that swal... on Today at 02:33:09 AM

Training

Book and Video Reviews Have you read a new book or seen a new video recently? Share your review here. Moderator: Kirsten	114 Posts 28 Topics	Last post by Sheenar in Re: Good books about Gui... on February 02, 2010, 05:19:04 PM
Dog Behavior and Training Theory	795 Posts 88 Topics	Last post by Sunkala Joy van Veen in Re: Interesting articles... on Yesterday at 07:11:17 PM
Child Boards: Clicker/OC	795 Posts 88 Topics
Puppy Raising	305 Posts 42 Topics	Last post by Spirit in Re: Good Puppy! on September 11, 2009, 08:33:28 PM
Obedience Service dog training consists of obedience, task, and public access training. What constitutes basic obedience for a service dog is different than basic obedience for pets. Moderator: springingpups	486 Posts 57 Topics	Last post by Sunkala Joy van Veen in Re: Heeling questions on Yesterday at 06:49:15 PM

Disability Specific Boards

Guide Dogs Moderator: fledchen	373 Posts 66 Topics	Last post by responsiblek9 in Interesting guide dog tr... on Yesterday at 09:53:07 PM
Child Boards: Assistive Technology and Non-Visual Living Skills	373 Posts 66 Topics
Hearing Dogs	104 Posts 13 Topics	Last post by Stefani in Re: I may have a hearing... on May 06, 2008, 02:57:29 PM
Invisible Disability	389 Posts 33 Topics	Last post by Ketreva in Re: PDAs as Therapy Tool... on February 06, 2010, 07:07:15 PM
Medical Dogs	568 Posts 79 Topics	Last post by Roxie in Re: squeeze machines on Yesterday at 01:48:02 AM
Child Boards: Autism, Diabetes, Seizures / TBI (traumatic brain injury)	568 Posts 79 Topics
Mobility Dogs Moderator: responsiblek9	260 Posts 19 Topics	Last post by Kirsten in Re: Differences in count... on Yesterday at 08:50:38 PM