Lake is an amazing puppy! Now we at Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc. say that about all of our dogs because it’s the truth; but Lake really is something special! One of the most frequently asked questions we hear when we are out in the community with any of our dogs is: “How do you choose […]
Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc. was blessed by the arrival of an 8 week old Golden Retriever puppy on September 25, 2016. Lake’s journey to Genesis and being a Florida assistance dog in training was one born of the love of a mother wanting to do something significant in memory of her son who had passed […]
The decision to apply for an assistance dog in Florida is one of the most important you will ever make. The decision to work with a specific organization is equally, if not more important. Your first question when setting out on the journey to find your service dog must be “Assistance Dogs-What’s best for me?” […]
We are excited beyond words! The newest addition to Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc. will be arriving in a week. Many of our loyal supporters have wanted to know what goes into selecting a puppy to be a Genesis dog and how the entire process of service dog training in Florida is accomplished. Beginning the first […]
One of the most frequently asked questions when a person is contemplating applying for a Florida mobility service dog is “Will I qualify for a mobility assistance dog?” At Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc. we take the application process very seriously. Our mobility service dogs are specifically trained to assist individuals with disabilities such as balance […]
Each year as hurricane season begins the media bombards us with reminders to have a family emergency plan devised that includes preparing an emergency evacuation kit. It’s strongly recommended that we stock up on non-perishable foods, bottled water, prescription medications, diapers, formula, batteries, and flashlights. Gas up the cars, take extra cash from the ATM, […]
The partnership between you and your Florida mobility service dog is based on trust, the willingness to work, ever present loyalty and lots of love. Knowing when your companion is reaching the age of retirement is not always easily recognizable because you are together 24 hours a day. It’s kind of like not noticing when […]
Puppy Raising Is It The Right Choice for You? It’s not unusual for strangers to strike up a conversation with people who are accompanied by a service dog. People are naturally inquisitive about what the mobility assistance dogs in Florida are trained to do, how long it took to get him/her, and what the training […]
Service Dogs Florida – Going back to school! Some parents call it the happiest time of the year while students usually dread it, but in a few short weeks Florida school students return to the hallowed halls of education. Many families are faced with the question: Are service dogs Florida allowed to accompany their partners […]
Listening to a local radio station last week, I was stupefied by a conversation being held between the 2 DJs on a popular morning show. One of them was getting ready to go on vacation and was struggling with the fact that it’s the annual family vacation and the hotel they always stay at doesn’t […]
