If you’re a dog lover you are more than aware that the cost of providing the best of everything for your beloved pet seems to be rising exponentially. This is also true at Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc. The rising price of food, a feeding bowl, water bowl, treats, toys, bedding, flea and tick prevention, grooming, […]
Read MoreIf you have never met someone with a service dog in Florida, you will no doubt want to reach out and engage the dog and his companion. As with most situations encountered in life, there is a proper etiquette that is strongly recommended as the appropriate way to interact with a service dog team. At […]
Read MoreThe support that we can see offered by services dogs in Florida to their humans is amazing. Did you know that there are hidden ways service dogs help the disabled? Have you ever seen a service dog working with its companion? It’s such a beautiful thing! At Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc. we believe that our […]
Read MoreService Dogs in Florida are amazing. Highly trained, loyal and dedicated, they are a blessing to those they work with. Contrary to popular belief, however, service dogs are not invincible. There are many common household items that are harmful to service dogs. They can easily be injured by items that you might not be aware […]
Read MoreGone are the days where assistance (service) dogs in Florida were only used by the sight impaired or blind individuals. Today’s assistance dogs are as diverse in their training as the people they provide service to. At Genesis Assistance Dog’s, Inc. we specialize in the training of assistance dogs to serve individuals who are challenged […]
Read MoreService Dogs accessing public places can be quite an ordeal at times. Andrew & Motive recently experienced two incidents that were really anxiety inducing. Motive wears his harness at all times when he and Andrew are out together. There’s a Genesis Assistance Dog emblem and a “Service Dog Do Not Pet” notice mounted on the […]
Read MoreHonest! It seems too good to be true, right? If you are a fan of on-line shopping (and you should be,)there is a way that you can do all of your Holiday shopping at your favorite stores and help us continue to provide service dogs, training and support to our clients. It takes 90 seconds […]
Read MorePeople frequently ask if service dogs are always “on duty?” The truth is that every service dog needs time to unwind! Genesis Assistance Dogs are always provided outlets to relax, get some exercise, have fun, and be a dog. Our gal Mysti loves to play frisbee which is evident in this video. All of our […]
Read MoreThe decision to apply for an assistance/service dog is one that should be given great consideration from a variety of perspectives. In this blog I want to share my family’s experience and hopefully provide you with some insight into the types of things you should be honestly discussing with family and friends before you submit […]
Read MoreLet me begin by stating that neither Andrew nor I have been to the beach in over 5 years. The ocean has always been our ultimate Zen spot. The smell of the breeze, the sound of the water gently lapping the sand, the distant sounds of children laughing combined with the feel of the sun […]
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