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Living with an assistance dog in Florida poses a unique challenge not necessarily posed to assistance dogs in other parts of the country.  As we enter into the hot and steamy summer months it’s important to once again remember, that service dogs are not indestructible creatures and that they can just as easily succumb to […]

While we love to think of our assistance dogs in Florida as being indestructible because of the wonderful and loyal support they provide, the truth is that service dogs can easily succumb to illness and injury if they ingest the wrong foods.  While it is truly difficult to ignore the impulse to “reward” your companion […]

The need for service dogs in Florida is increasing almost exponentially with the help of media stories about the wonderful support they provide their companions.  The Invictus Games even held a special event for service dogs to swim alongside their partners and the entire world was watching. With the public’s awareness of the positive support […]

You discussed it with your physician. You discussed it with your family.  You researched organizations and decided to apply for an assistance dog in Florida. You made it to the waiting list and waited anywhere from 3 – 5 years.  The call came.  You met your future partner.  You attended weeks of training and the […]

Two of the many challenges you will experience out in public with your assistance dogs in Florida are: (a) interacting with people who aren’t aware of common courtesy and (b) folks who have no clue about ADA guidelines regarding service animals.  Aside from the plethora of people who gawk, want to pet your dog, recoil […]

If you’ve been thinking that a service dog in Florida would be helpful to your daily living routine no doubt you have begun researching organizations that provide assistance animals. You’ve probably also discovered that the wait lists are long and that some organizations charge a fee. So now you are wondering if it would be […]

Vacationing with your Florida service dog will be an amazing experience!  With just a little extra research and planning you can be on the road, in the air, or on the high seas having the time of your life!  Your assistance dog is by your side for all of your life experiences and vacations should […]

It becomes more apparent each time we venture out into public places. Whether it’s the grocery store, the mall, the movie theater, a park, or the beach – assistance dogs in Florida are everywhere. Or are they? That Chihuahua in the red vest with “service dog” printed on it, straining against his leash while trying […]