For many travelers, flying has become less and less enjoyable as the years have passed. Imagine the complications you may encounter when traveling with your assistance dog. Andrew and Motive took a trip to Atlanta in May, 2018. It was their first flight together as a service dog team. It was fraught with challenges despite […]
If you are seeking a medical alert dog for conditions such as epilepsy, seizures, diabetes, cardiac problems, hearing or vision problems, your application for an assistance dog from Genesis would be denied. While medical alert dogs are indeed considered to be service animals, Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc. does not train dogs for these disabilities. People […]
Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc. is looking for a few good women/men/families who are willing to meet the challenge and help us to get our mobility assistance dogs fully trained and equipped to help those waiting to regain their independence. If you have ever thought about getting involved in something that is unique, challenging, rewarding and […]
We all imagine the day we will be able to turn off the alarm, roll over and start the day when we want to. Ah, to dream about retirement. No one knows for sure if assistance dogs dream about their retirement, but there will come a time when a service dog will no longer be […]
One of the most frequently asked questions of our clients and puppy raisers is “What kind of service dog is that?” If a Genesis Assistance Dog is accompanying his human who is in a wheelchair the answer may appear obvious. In reality, the answer is much more complicated that many people realize. People who are […]
The Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc. family is thrilled beyond words as it introduces our newest arrival! Welcome Atticus! Atticus joins us from the amazing Cloud 9 Goldens in DeLand, Florida. Under the watchful and loving eyes of Megan Cloudman and her daughters Emily and Izzy, Atticus and his siblings spent the first 8 weeks of […]
As Lake’s training continues: focus is key! One of the things that amazes people when they encounter an assistance dog out in the world is the dogs ability to ignore the distractions of everyday life going on around them. Assistance dogs must be able to remain completely committed and on task to provide optimal service […]
At Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc. we believe that being an educational resource for our community is an important component of what we do. Whenever you see one our dogs around town either with one of our clients, or any of our puppy raisers accompanied by a puppy in training, you are seeing a Mobility Assistance […]
Lake’s growing into a wonderful assistance dog. His training is advancing beautifully. It’s hard to believe he’s almost 10 months old already. Lake has moved on to our next Genesis puppy raiser family and is keeping very busy. The Burger family includes Lake in every errand and outing and he loves every minute. His ongoing […]
Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc. knows that training a puppy can be the most challenging and yet the most rewarding road you’ll ever travel! Lake’s training is no exception. Training a puppy on his journey to becoming an assistance dog takes an extra dash of patience, a slathering of compassion and a total commitment to excellence. […]
