Happy new year! We will be back!! We’re on HOLIDAY!! 🙌🏾🗣️🎉🎉🎉 Be safe and have a great New Year’s Day yourself!

Service dogs are attacked by non-service dogs far more often than people realize. When someone says, “If they let dogs in the store, mind your business,” it overlooks an important reality: service dog teams rely on safe public access. This is the business of service dog teams because an aggressive or uncontrolled dog doesn’t just endanger another dog — it endangers a disabled person. Respecting the difference between service dogs and pets protects everyone. In the new year, we will have more sessions and education on WHY it’s important for non service dog owners to follow the laws and leave pets and ESA at home. It’s not just about the dog but the disabled handlers life. We hope you’ll be able to join us!

This is an opportunity for those who utilize accessibility vehicles. I am not associated with the program and just sharing! There is also a $100 compensation for those selected! It’s on LinkedIn so you may need an account to view the full information. Pass it along! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/national-disability-institute_shareyourstory-mobilityaccess-disabilitycommunity-activity-7410318865622274049-reuR?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAACKtzrABmKKQEj32W_lglvpRDnwgcZzQ03U&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=copy_link

I don’t know what everyone believes about Christmas, but for me there would be no Christmas without Christ 🤍 This year has definitely had its challenges—but it’s also been a year of courage. We faced fears, took big risks on a small budget, and chose to make the most of what we had. And honestly? I’m so proud of how far we’ve come. As you spend time with family and friends, I hope you remember this: you are loved, you are cared for, and you are never alone. Community and connection truly matter. Thank you for supporting us, encouraging us, and growing with us. We are so excited to share our new products and services launching in the year ahead! Photos from a pop-up shop and business networking event at Dream City in Iowa City—with Jups and me! 🐕‍🦺✨

I want to know what you want to see, what you want to know about service dogs 🐕‍🦺, ESA (emotional support animals, therapy animals and other professionals working dogs… What do you want to know more about being a handler or possibly having a service dog, ESA etc. what to expect, how to cope and handle the public backlash or the pressures of using a service dog. I want to know what you want to know! This will help me know how I can better serve you! We have our second Q&A this weekend 10am CST and I’m excited about it! You can post questions here inn the general discussion or under Service Dog training Q&A. I try my best to answer everyone’s questions in the allotted time. See you then! Remember to keep the faith, have hope and never give up! A bump in the road is exactly what it is, a bump. Don’t choose an easier path because of bumps in the road, bumps are opportunities for learning and growth, annoying maybe, but they make us better! They keep us on our toes (if you will)!