A Belgian Malinois is a loyal, loving companion who needs training, and every opportunity to stay physically active and intellectually engaged.
Working dogs
3 tips to provide the best care for your service dog
People who own a service dog know it is important to provide impeccable care to keep your pet as healthy as possible.
What are the best breeds to train as rescue dogs?
Several dog breeds make excellent assistants in rescuing people. Certain dog breeds have the skills needed to become rescue dogs.
Mission accomplished: Service dogs, emotional support dogs and therapy dogs
Therapy dogs help improve the lives of people living in assisted care facilities, special needs homes, nursing homes, or prisons.
Is a German Shepherd the right dog for you?
The German Shepherd Dog is energetic, lively, courageous, and intelligent. They train easily and routinely work as police and military dogs.
What you should know about animal-assisted therapy
Animal-assisted therapy involves a therapist overseeing interaction between a patient and a trained animal to treat health conditions.
Nose work for dogs: 5 unique jobs only a canine can do
Nose work for dogs uses canines powerful scent receptors to fight crime, track poachers, save avalanche victims, and find truffles.
Do you need to register your dog as a service dog?
While you don’t legally need to certify your dog, it’s easier to show documentation rather than get into a legal argument about service dogs.
How accurate are cancer-sniffing dogs?
Properly trained cancer-sniffing dogs can accurately distinguish a cancer sample from a noncancerous sample.
Service Animals in the Workplace
The ADA requires businesses to accommodate service animals in the workplace. Service dogs help people with a variety of disabilities daily.