Service Dog Standards

Free and voluntary training and behavior standards and team management solutions for Service Dog Trainers and Handlers.

[Service Dog Standards @ServiceDog]

Proper bonding from the very beginning allows teams to move forward with confidence, both for work and training. Keep reading to learn tips and ideas that facilitate relationship building with your canine partner.
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[Buckeye Pups for Heroes @PupsBuckeye]

Dogs are a vet's best friend for tons of reasons! The best part? In addition to being a furry, loving companion, they help our veterans with PTSD. 🐕‍🦺

Learn more here: https://t.co/o88u1HsP71

#BuckeyePupsforHeroes #Veterans #ServiceDogs #PTSD

[Service Dog Standards @ServiceDog]

We're all in this together.

#PrideMonth #Pride #servicedog #servicedogs

[Service Dog Standards @ServiceDog]

When a service dog dies or retires, the loss has a huge impact on their handler who relies on their dog to live independently. #servicedog #servicedogs https://t.co/CDsfLGlivo
Courtesty of @ScienceAnimated

[Sunset Vet Clinic @sunsetvetclinic]

Do you know how many kinds of service #dogs there are?
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An increasing number of people with physical, neurological or mental health issues are turning to #servicedogs to be their invaluable companion. Learn about the different types here: https://t.co/1hC6AaWhBo

[Dogs for Better Lives @dogsbetterlives]

Can you spot an "Impawster"?🐶
Guess by answering: 👍 Assistance Dog 👎 Impawster Dog
A true #AssistanceDog goes through many hours of socialization, and it shows! Turn your dog walks into donations through the Step Up for #ServiceDogs Challenge! https://t.co/EZjEmVJsUB @WoofTrax

[Service Dog Standards @ServiceDog]

Ticks can infect dogs with serious and sometimes fatal diseases. Continue reading to learn everything about ticks on dogs as well as keeping them safe. https://t.co/TWaUk3WBvq #servicedogs #Ticks #servicedog

[BestVetCareUS @BestVetCareUS]

May is National Service Dog Eye Exam Month.

Making sure that service dogs have great vision is extremely important to keep them serving their people as well as they can.

#nationaldogeyeexaminationmonth #servicedog #Dogcare #Doghealth #dogeyecare #vet #dogowner #dogsofdallas

[K9CombatCoalition @k9_combat]

Day 2 nonverbal hand signal commands.
K9Charlie Service dog

#servicedog #servicedogintraining #puppy #dogtraining #psychiatricservicedog #dogs #sd #servicedoglife #servicedogs #ptsd #assistancedogintraining #bhfyp
#k9 #dogoftheday #puppylove #nonprofits

[Great Lakes ADA Ctr @adagreatlakes]

Today marks the 45th anniversary of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 504 was one of the first U.S. federal civil rights laws offering protection for people with disabilities. Check out "The Power of 504", a video from DREDF: https://t.co/dA3nVr5xcg #DisabilityRights

[ADA National Network @ADANational]

"Each of us has an important role to play in supporting our fellow Americans who are living with mental health conditions." Read the full White House Proclamation on National Mental Health Awareness Month 2022 here: https://t.co/RSmjP4UvDi #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness

[ADA National Network @ADANational]

It is almost here! The National ADA Symposium starts on Monday, May 9th. We hope to see you there! For more information, visit the event page: https://t.co/VN6kZXfkVQ #ADA #Disability #PwD #2022ADASymposium

[Service Dog Standards @ServiceDog]

@aprilormand @NCState Congratulations!

[Service Dog Standards @ServiceDog]

The pint-size Jack Russell terrier has been credited with detecting more than 200 explosives and preventing their detonation since the start of the war on Feb. 24, quickly becoming a canine symbol of Ukrainian patriotism.

[Idrees Ali @idreesali114]

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy award service dog "Patron" during a news conference, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 8, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS

[Idrees Ali @idreesali114]

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy award service dog "Patron" during a news conference, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 8, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS

[Selena, Rabbit-hole diver 🕳 @SelenaCaamano]

The job a #ServiceDog is doing may not be obvious, such as;

🔘Seizure Alert
🔘Heart Alert
🔘Insulin Alert
🔘Traumatic Brain Injury assistance

Distraction can cause them to miss an alert, which may result in a life-threatening situation for their handler.
🐕‍🦺#ServiceDogPEACE☮️

[Service Dog Standards @ServiceDog]

Introducing new gear to your Service Dog can be stressful for both you and your dog, but it really doesn’t have to be. Here are 10 tips that will help make the process easier – on both of you. https://t.co/p6EV55J6ZL #servicedogs #DogsofTwittter

[ECAD Service Dogs @ECADServiceDogs]

A #sundaysign off from these little #furtatoes ! 🦮🥔🐾🥳 #ECADServiceDogs #ServiceDogsinTraining #backtoschooltomorrow #younamedthem

[Dogs for Better Lives @dogsbetterlives]

3 dogs of DBL in different stages of their #AssistanceDog careers.
📸 L-R: Career Change 🐾 Aria (yellow lab), Assistance Dog in training 🐾 Lando (terrier mix) and Certified Hearing Dog 🐾 Amiga (black lab) awaiting placement. #assistancedogsintraining #servicedogsintraining