Functional independence empowers individuals with disabilities, with personalized interventions, adaptive techniques, assistive technologies, and supportive environments, to foster a society that values and promotes the independence of all its members!
Read MoreThinking about adding a dog as the next member of your family? Depending on how wisely you choose, you can look forward to many years of companionship! But, what criteria and variables should you use when choosing a new pet? Keep reading to learn more.
Read MoreClimate change has intensified the frequency and severity of natural disasters. The devastating fires in Los Angeles, which resulted in significant loss of life and property, underscores the critical importance of everyone being prepared for emergency evacuations. If you are challenged with disabilities, plan in advance and evacuate early before it’s too late.
Read MoreGood dental and oral health is crucial for your dog’s overall health and well-being! Learn how to care for their teeth at home and the SEVEN ingredients you NEVER want to find in your dog’s dental health product with our handy infographic!
Read MoreWhat explains the relationship between dog size and lifespan, with larger dogs having significantly shorter lives than their miniature brethren? Learn the consequences of inbreeding, outbreeding and the subsequent relationship between K9 body size and lifespan in today's new blog post.
Read MoreThe correct dog leash makes outings safer and more pleasant for the dog, the handler, and the world at large. Also, they help us train our dogs, keep them safe, and control interactions with other animals and people.
Read MoreCanines, like humans, need exercise to maintain good health. So what’s the best way to keep your dog healthy and active? Here are some thoughts in today’s new blog post.
Read MoreForming genuine connections with others can be a complex and sometimes challenging endeavor. Read our new blog to learn how to navigate the challenge of liking someone, why eye contact can be difficult, and effective suggestions on creating authentic connections despite the obstacles.
Read MoreDoes your dog need fashionable winter clothes? Let’s take a closer, honest look in today’s blog!
Read MoreAccessibility goes beyond ramps and elevators. It’s about creating environments where all individuals, including those with mobility challenges, sensory impairments, or cognitive disabilities, can navigate freely and with dignity.
Read MoreBefore the holidays arrive, learn how to protect your canine family member against other holiday dangers in this new blog!
Read MoreThis time of year, it’s critical for dog parents to remain vigilant about what they allow their dogs to eat. We humans enjoy a range of tasty holiday goodies, but many are dangerous to our pooches!
Read MoreFew dog breeds are as polarizing as the Pit Bull. But are they inherently dangerous or is it due to how they are raised, trained and treated?
Read MoreService dogs are specifically trained to assist individuals with disabilities, making their behavior crucial for the handler’s safety and maintaining public access privileges.
Read MoreDo our dogs display human traits like guilt? Do they have the ability to think and feel as we do? Or is it simply a matter of projection and anthropomorphism on OUR part?
Read MoreIt’s long been understood that listening to music can help people in a variety of ways! But evidence ALSO shows the right music can positively affect our pets, including canines and felines, according to Dr. Charles Snowdon at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Read MoreMobilityDog’s 5th Annual Poodle Palooza is happening on October 27, 2024; join the experience! Service Dog Beckett and MobilityDog would like to meet you and yours!
Read MoreOver time, humans have learned that a dog wagging his tail means something! But what exactly? Learn in today's blog post!
Read MoreIn 1990, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), became law to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination. Today, according to the CDC, 61 million adults (28.7%) in the United States live with a disability (equalling more than 1 in 4 adults).
Read MoreAdvocating for service dogs is a continuing challenge despite the passage of the ADA Act over 34 years ago (in 1990)! Just about everyone who has had a service dog has encountered some type of resistance. So what qualifies a person to have a Service dog and where can the service dog team go?
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