Almost half of Utah households own dogs, according to a 2013 study by the American Veterinary Medical Association, which means we know a lot of you readers have wondered at least once: Where can I get an official vest and badge so I can take my dog on a plane? “Our administrative assistant gets at least one call a day about this,” says Karen Burns, Assistant Director & … [Read more...]
Service Dogs: A Helping Hand from a Furry Paw
Service Dog Training Program in Utah Dexter is an 86-pound Great Dane/Lab mix who makes life much easier for Tammy Maldonado and her family. Tammy has two sons who deal with mobility problems, Asperger’s Syndrome and heart problems. It is a lot to deal with for a parent, but that is where Dexter comes in. Dexter picks things up from the floor-but only for the boy who needs … [Read more...]