We don't provide service dogs or scams. We inform all comers through sensible guidance and free resources from our all-volunteer community of peers. Learn about our mission, history, and how we use our expertise to help.

April 9, 2024—There are so many things to train, so what’s the right service dog training order? Dr. Veronica Morris helps you figure out how to think about this common conundrum in "My future service dog: what should I train first, and next?".

March 31, 2024—A new interview is out with PSDP's Veronica & Brad Morris about housing laws for assistance animals on the "Carolina Real Estate Insider" podcast (45 minutes). It's a great way to learn the laws if you prefer video over the text on our housing page!

March 25, 2024—Our beloved long-term Vice President Elaine Malkin is retiring from PSDP, but not from her friendship with us. Our freshest face on the board, Katie Jesseph, has been voted into Elaine's office. Karin Strickland will be joining us as an Assistant to the Board. Read more about Elaine's contributions to PSDP and the service dog community in the "Valued past leadership" section toward the end of our Board members page.

March 11, 2024—We are very excited to announce that Katie Jesseph is now a member of our board of directors! Katie brings exceptional dog trainer insights, an endearingly affable personality, and compassionate wisdom to our board; we are lucky to have her.

February 27, 2024—Do you believe the flying laws should discriminate against service dog users based on their disability type? We don't! Another organization submitted a petition that's trying to do just that. See our advocacy page for how you can show solidarity against this!

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January 12, 2024—See our 2023 community photos, with alt text!

June 8, 2023—"Is owner-training or a program service dog right for me?" Veronica makes it a lot easier for each person to figure out what makes sense for their life in this new, question-based article.