All About Service Dogs
How much do you really know about the early lives of NEADS puppies?
Discover your level of puppy and breeding knowledge and learn a little *or a lot* along the way. Get ready for some serious cuteness!
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Grace and Blue –Then and Now
Grace was matched with Blue, a NEADS Service Dog for Autism, in 2017. We recently caught up with Grace and her parents, Corwin and Renee, and were so inspired by…
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Viva Vegas
Guest author Elena Arranz Alonso writes, I hope you didn’t come to this article expecting some glowing yet realistic review of Las Vegas, NV. This is not your lucky day. This article is about a Service Dog in Training named Vegas…
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The Places They Go
One of the most important jobs a Puppy Raiser has is to help the NEADS dogs feel comfortable in many different situations, around many people. They do this by making sure they have plenty of real-world exposure to different sights, sounds, and people.
But what does that look like day to day? Dana, who has raised two puppies for NEADS and is currently raising her third puppy, shares a few highlights of her puppy raising experience with the two pups she’s raised. What a journey!
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It Takes an Extraordinary Dog…
“It takes an extraordinary dog to give someone an ordinary life.” – Katelynne Steinke and NEADS Service Dog Jones
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NEADS Supports New DOT Rules for Flying with Service Dogs
NEADS has long called for the critical need for a nationally recognized, legitimate Service Dog certification to prevent Service Dog fraud. On December 2, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation…
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A Day in the Life of a NEADS Dog on Campus
Ever wonder how NEADS dogs spend their days when they come back to campus for their final training? Hawkins Canine Center staff and NEADS Trainers work hard to keep the…
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Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans
As we observe Veterans Day, a day which celebrates the service of all US military veterans, and National Veterans and Military Families Month this November, NEADS would especially like to…
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Vegas and the Nudge Board Part 2
Service Dog in Training Vegas tests out a brand new nudge board as he learns how to turn light switches on and off.
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Vegas and the Nudge Board Part 1
Service Dog in Training Vegas tests out a brand new nudge board as he learns how to turn light switches on and off.
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Puppy Love – NEADS Puppy Raisers
When you bring an eight-week-old puppy into your home, it quickly becomes part of your life. You love it, watch it grow, invest time in housebreaking and basic training. And…
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What NEADS Dog Are You Most Like?
Many factors go into matching a NEADS Dog with its human partner. NEADS dogs are trained for 15 to 18 months, during which time our trainers take a close look…
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International Assistance Dog Week
It’s International Assistance Dog Week, and during this week, NEADS is helping raise awareness and educate about these amazing dogs by answering our most frequently asked questions about Service Dogs. You can help by sharing with others.
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Training Town Trip
NEADS Director Training, Kathy Foreman, along with Apprentice Trainers Michelle and Michael, took 3 Service Dogs in Training on a town trip to Leominster last week. Training opportunities are everywhere if you know where to look. Nice weather helps.
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NEADS’ Kathy Foreman Receives RI Department of Corrections Friend of the Department Award
Kathy Foreman, NEADS Director of Training, is a 2019 recipient of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC)’ Friend of the Department Award. The annual award recognizes individuals who have…
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