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In this article, we take a look at the history of service dogs – from 15,000 years ago, up to the present day!

This blog post was written by Erin Purgason, Founder and Owner of Highland Canine Service Dogs. In this article, Erin outlines the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs – and why a wider understanding of this is vital for those who really need service dogs.  Let’s face it Read more…

A well-trained autism assistance service dog can be a huge blessing to a struggling child and it’s clear why more and more families are turning to this option. Whether their major concern is safety, social development, or problem behaviors, there is a wide variety of tasks that a service can Read more…

By Carlos Javier In the summer of 2017, a labradoodle puppy name Felipe arrived at the Highland Canine training center. Felipe came from the territory of Puerto Rico and, immediately upon arriving at Highland Canine, he was loved by everyone.   Felipe already had a definite plan for his life; Read more…

Service dogs… Lifelong partners tasked with aiding their owners with disabilities and supporting their needs in daily life. With the use of these specially trained animals becoming more popular, you may have already come to the conclusion that the addition of a service dog to your life is your next Read more…

September is National Service Dog Month! In 2008, inspired by the guide dogs he had seen in his travels, Dick Van Patten championed legislation to make September National Guide Dog Month. As the celebration expanded to include all service dogs, the name was changed to honor, raise awareness and show Read more…