Entries by Liz

TRAVELLING WITH YOUR SERVICE DOG BY TEAM DAKOTA!

Wanting to travel somewhere but it’s too far for you to drive? Air travel with your service dog is not only possible, but it’s relatively easy once you’ve got the hang of it. I was initially very anxious but I’ve learned a lot over 10 flights and I’ll share my tips for making service dog […]

Dealing with the Public: Positioning & Scripts for Assistance-Dog Teams

Moving Through Public Spaces: Smooth, Confident, and Zero Apologies Goal: Move through public spaces smoothly with minimal chat and zero pats. Let’s be honest—this is one of the biggest ongoing challenges for assistance dog teams in public access. Crowded spaces, unsolicited questions, awkward encounters… the reality is: the public often doesn’t know how to behave […]