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.

November 7, 2023—Support federal facilities (like VA hospitals, etc.) having the same kind of service animal regulations under section 504 as state and local governments do under the ADA. Submit your comment through the Federal Register by Nov. 13th. See our advocacy page for more info.

September 7, 2023—Registration is now open for our 2024 peer convention in Rock Hill, SC from April 26th to 29th.

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.

June 1, 2023—We have a new service dog meetup system to help all types of service dog users build friendships and community. Sign up today!

Click here to reveal more news items on this page…

May 11, 2023—Pictures are now available from our 2023 psychiatric service dog convention!

March 2, 2023—In "How do I train my service dog when I’m sick?", Linden helps you build your plan for training when you aren’t doing as well, giving you her answers to some guiding questions.

February 1, 2023—Service dogs often have to fit in tight spaces. But how do you teach yours to do this? Heather has a smart, three-step system to remove the mystery in her new article "Our story of training “under”—body awareness & small spaces".

January 25, 2023—Do you have trouble getting out of places when you're symptomatic? In a straightforward new article, Elaine helps you find your way with your service dog when you're "Training to help you exit a building".