While food shopping the other day, I ran into three handlers with service dogs-in-training. How do I know they were in training? Each dog was wearing a bright green vest that said they were learning to be service animals. My second clue was that the handlers were running the dogs through their paces — sitting, laying down, and heeling on command. I stopped to watch at a bit of a distance, not wanting to interrupt the lesson. You might encounter a service animal just about anywhere: the mall, the food store, an airport terminal, a restaurant, and more. Do you … Continue reading →