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Moderator: Kirsten

Share and discuss news stories related to service dogs and service dog issues. Please post only links when articles are copyrighted. Links to non-news articles should not be posted here.

Moderator: Kirsten

Certain topics have been found to be upsetting to many forum members. This board, and ONLY this board, is the appropriate place to discuss them. To access this board, go to your own profile and select Modify Profile > Group Membership. Next to "HOT TOPICS" click "join."

Moderators: Kirsten, Ilghaus

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

Weigh the costs vs the benefits of partnering with a service dog.

Moderator: responsiblek9

Have a funny to tell about your canine partner or interactions with the public? Share it here.

Moderator: responsiblek9

Everything isn't always rosey when you're partnered with a service dog. Discuss the down-side of SD partnership here.

Moderator: responsiblek9

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?

The trials and tribulations of a knitting dog trainer living with three German Shepherds and two stripey cats.

This is where I keep track of my dog training. I will make an entry every day if I can.

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

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

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

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

Have you read a new book or seen a new video recently? Share your review here.

Moderator: Kirsten

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

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Moderator: responsiblek9