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How to Photograph the Dog: Tips for getting great photographs of your assistance dog or program puppy-in-training.
Published Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | by Stephanie Colman
A picture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to our trusted canine partners and beloved program pups-in-training, we can never have too many memories preserved. Learning to capture your dog’s unique personality can make the difference between a so-so photo and a frameable memory.
Accreditation—What it means and why it matters
Published Monday, October 3, 2022 | by Haley Gorenflo
If you browse the website of Assistance Dogs International—also known as ADI—you’ll find a list of organizations that are accredited by ADI. What is accreditation and why is it both an important goal for assistance dog organizations as well as a valuable guidepost for individuals in search of an assistance dog?
What to Look Forward to at The Assistance Dogs International 2022 Conference!
Published Thursday, September 1, 2022 | by Samantha Jagt
Whether you are new to the assistance dog world or have been working in the industry for 20 years, there is always something new to learn!
Let’s hear it for the dogs!
Published Friday, August 26, 2022 | by Richard Lord
International Dog Day is a great excuse (not that we need one!) to celebrate our four-legged friends. From pooches to pedigrees, from tiny lapdogs to giant wolfhounds, at Assistance Dogs International (ADI) we’re just crazy for canines. What makes dogs so special? We hounded our very own Top Dog, ADI Board Chair Richard Lord, to unpick his life-long relationship with man’s (and woman’s) best friend.
Join me to celebrate the people on the other end of the leash
Published Monday, August 8, 2022 | by Chris Diefenthaler
Assistance Dogs International members play a key role promoting disability rights and access to health and social care, employment, education, transport, hospitality and public spaces. Many are at the cutting edge of research and innovation in specialist fields such as behavioral science or genetics. So as we celebrate International Assistance Dog Week 2022, please join me in recognizing and honoring those who make it possible - the people at the other end of the leash.
Closer to limiting the use of so-called "fake" assistance dogs
Published Monday, August 1, 2022 | by Dušan Pospíchal
It has been nearly a year since ADI launched its digital identification card. Dušan Pospíchal from Helppess - Centre for Assistance Dogs gives us a review of his experiences utilizing the card with clients.
Addressing Burnout and Staff Retention - Interview with Jessica Dolce (2 of 2)
Published Friday, July 1, 2022 | by Samantha Jagt
As COVID and the “Great Resignation” increase turnover in most industries, including the assistance dog industry, staff burnout can contribute to this high turnover. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview with Jessica Dolce—a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator—on what organizations can do to better worker wellbeing and reduce burnout to increase staff retention. Read Part 1.
Addressing Burnout and Staff Retention - Interview with Jessica Dolce (1 of 2)
Published Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | by Samantha Jagt
As COVID and the “Great Resignation” increase turnover in most industries, including the assistance dog industry, staff burnout can contribute to this high turnover. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Jessica Dolce—a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator—on what organizations can do to better worker wellbeing and reduce burnout to increase staff retention. Be sure to check back for part 2 in July!