People living with a disability in West Virginia should consider training a service dog to aid them with their day-to-day tasks. Not only are these lovable companions incredibly helpful, but they also receive legal protections through federal and state laws. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a public accommodation—restaurants, attractions, shops, etc.—cannot deny entry […]
A properly trained service dog can provide essential assistance to a person with a disability, greatly improving their quality of life. Furthermore, service dogs receive protections under federal and state laws, allowing them to accompany their handlers wherever they roam. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all public accommodations (bars, restaurants, museums, etc.) in […]
Sometimes, it feels like no matter what you do, your puppy still pees in the house. There may even be times when you take your dog outside to piddle and she does nothing, only to pee shortly after getting back in the house. If you’re struggling with your pup’s house training, you’re not alone. Many […]
Labrador retrievers are a joy to own. They are fantastic family dogs, can be used for hunting, and often have the qualities needed to become service dogs. Labs tend to get along with other dogs and be friendly toward strangers. Many love to be around people and want to please their owners. This desire to […]
Border collies are a popular breed of dog due to their beautiful black and white coat and high levels of intelligence. Originally, the breed comes from Scotland, where they were working dogs used for shepherding flocks of sheep. The name “collie” even comes from the word in the native Scottish language, meaning “sheepdog.” You may […]
Whether you plan on competing at the Westminster Dog Show or simply dream of having a four-legged best friend, you’re going to have to train your dog. You might think the Pembroke Welsh corgi is innately proper—it is, after all, the dog breed of choice of the Queen of England—but that isn’t the case. If […]
Some pups love nothing more than pleasing their owner. They’ll be patient, listen and follow commands even without the bribery of treats. Others, however, seem to love anything but pleasing their pup parent. Instead, their main goal is to please themselves; they treat the couch as their throne, refuse to come when called unless offered […]
We all want to give our furry companions the best start in life, and one of the best things you can do for them is crate train them. Some misinformed owners believe that a crate is akin to “caging up” your pup; however, this is far from the truth. In reality, a crate functions as […]
If your dog’s behavior is out of control despite your efforts to train them, you may begin to feel like your dog is untrainable. However, we do not believe that this is true. Any dog can be trained, but it does take a lot of time, effort, and patience on the part of the owner. […]
If you’re living with a disability in Virginia, it might be worth investing in a service dog. These lovable canine companions provide essential assistance to people with a wide range of disabilities; they also receive legal protections under federal and state law. The Americans with Disabilities Act, for example, prohibits public accommodations (restaurants, hotels, airlines, […]