Crafting Canine Companions: Training service dogs requires patience, discipline

By Eleanor Guinan  Service dog trainers are responsible for making sure the dogs they train are able to help disabled people with certain tasks. Richard Kelley, owner of The Disciplined Dog and service dog trainer, said service dogs need to start their training around 10-16 weeks old.  “It helps develop the right attitude in the dog,” Kelley said. “Ten to […]

Yellow Caped Raiders and Canine Companions for Independence raise puppies that make a difference

By Tyler Poda Disciplined, compassionate and intelligent, service animals are a common part of everyday life for many disabled United States citizens. The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 established guidelines that prevent businesses, government agencies and other organizations from specifically prohibiting service dogs on their premises. Service animals, most commonly dogs, are specially trained to […]