How unwanted dogs are rescued and then trained as service dogs to help people with disabilities. WINNER--2016 Midwest Book Award. All proceeds will go to the 501(c)(3) charity, Pawsitivity Service Dogs. "Simply astonishing in its volume, information, approach-ability, readability, transparency, experienced voice, helpfulness/usefulness and honesty. It's inspirational, as well as competent, realistic, transparent, practical'. Its tone is forthright but kind."--Dr. Beth Rausch, DVM, University of Wisconsin, River Falls "Our service dog is better than any medication. She has not just helped my daughter but the whole family. Millie is the best, most loving and loyal companion for my daughter. Tom and Julie of Pawsitivity are the kind of people that really care and just keep giving. I can not say thank you enough."--James Artisensi, father of a child with a Pawsitivity service dog

All service dogs must be healthy and disciplined. Then they receive training specific to their ownerÕs disability. Service dogs assist people with impaired hearing, pull wheelchairs, carry equipment, and more. Learn how regular dogs become crucial helpers in this book for young learners.

There are so many amazing dogs doing important jobs! Come with Kaylee and her service dog, Riley, as we meet 8 other kids and their service dogs. Then we will find out what to do when you see a service dog!This educational, inclusive, fun read will help kids better understand the work service dogs do and how to act when they encounter one. Every team in the book is based on a real-life child who uses a service dog to help them navigate life with their disabilities.

Service dogs play an important role in society, assisting their handlers in leading independent, fulfilling lives. These amazing dogs are trained to work with a wide range of disabilities, from visual impairments to PTSD, and come from a variety of breeds and backgrounds. Some service dogs are custom bred and trained by large charities, while others are rescue dogs of indeterminate breed, trained entirely by their owners. Disability knows no bounds and can strike anyone, at any time, leaving us alone, scared and confused, with many of us wondering how feasible it would be to integrate a service dog into our lives. This is a practical guide, written from the perspective of an ordinary dog owner turned service dog trainer, following her own need for a service dog. It covers everything from service dog breeding and selection, how to acquire a service dog, basic training, and public access work, to your dog's eventual retirement. Chapters also detail the day-to-day realities of living with and loving a service dog.

This book will become a valuable tool for parents, teachers, and educators for the future development of the ADA culture. Educational materials do not provide necessary information to educate people, especially young children, the importance and great abilities service animals provide their handlers. New vocabulary is introduced, and dog commands are typed in capital letters to guide the reader in the necessity of one-word commands for a service animal. I wrote this book based on the fact that after becoming permanently disabled, I needed a service dog. I was trying to find books to introduce the idea to my family and especially my young son. There were not a lot of books available to explain the situation of bringing a service dog into a home to help with disabilities. I further became aware that there were even less materials available that mentioned any aid beyond using a wheelchair or being blind. Where were the books to explain to people and their children the need for service animals for people that can be visually and not visually seen as having a disability? Therefore, it led me to believe that I should write a book that shows that there are many needs for service dogs and service animals for many different people. Service dogs and service animals serve a great purpose to many individuals for many different reasons.

children's storyAbe Was a real Service Dog who dedicated his life assisting BJ,a good family friend . Service Dogs are smart,well trained well behaved,dedicated,and committed to ensuring their master is saf.I leave you to discover this story

With the seemingly growing number of service animals Mo thought it necessary to bring some awareness. In his book he shares how he became a service dog for his human, Beenie, and some of their adventures along the way. Mo's dream is for Pixar to turn his story into a movie so more people learn and understand the importance of service dogs as well as some of the etiquette when you encounter one. He brings in a lot of his humor to bring you a smile or even a giggle here and there. Enjoy and next time you encounter a service dog with his or her human, remember Mo.

It's hard to understand about the needs of service dogs, and how to act around them unless you have one. Fake service dogs are unfortunately a thing, and so is ignorance about service dogs. So, what's the big deal? Why does it matter? It matters because this leads to safety concerns for handlers and their service dogs. In this book, real service dogs introduce the world to the life of a service dog. You'll learn about how hard working and how different each service dog and their tasks can be. This book has been a collaboration. Service dog teams from all over the US and Canada have submitted images of their service dog, the dog's "uniform," and their tasks, to help tell the story of service dogs in an enjoyable but easily understood way. In these pages you'll meet six incredible, hardworking service dogs who spend their days caring for the humans who depend on their help. Every dog, uniform, and task in this book is real.

Good Service Dogs are Both Born and Made! Watching a service dog and her handler working as a team in a busy public space is a thing of beauty. Not every dog has the temperament or genetic make-up to do service work, but with the proper reward-based training, many dogs can succeed in public areas. Succeeding in Public Access Work is the subject of Jennifer Cattet's new book, which is especially important given some of the controversies surrounding poorly or un-trained service dogs being brought into public areas. Jennifer prepares you and your dog to meet the standards of the Public Access Test developed by Assistance Dogs International. While the book focuses on training, it also covers in detail a number of other important questions including: -How much time, effort and cost are involved in acquiring and training a service dog? -Can you train a shelter dog for service work and are there breeds of dogs you should avoid? -What are your rights and the laws relating to service dogs? -How do you deal with the public when working with your service dog?

A service dog hears a doorbell, runs to its owner, and then nudges her leg with its nose. The owner cannot hear the bell, but she knows there’s a visitor—thanks to the dog’s signal. In this captivating introduction to service dogs, beginning readers will learn all about these dedicated canines that take on different jobs to assist people with disabilities or illnesses. From opening doors for a person in a wheelchair to calling the hospital when an owner has a seizure, these trustworthy service dogs can do it all. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful pages, and exquisite photos are sure to delight and engage emergent readers.