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Doggy Stars
A Service Dog, Training, and Disability Blog


Doggy Stars Updates!
A brief explanation of the recent changes to the Doggy Stars website!
Feb 172 min read


Being an Autistic Small Business Owner
Being an Autistic Small Business Owner is hard, but there are things you can do to try to make it easier.
Feb 15, 20232 min read


6 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Service Dog
1. Do I have the monetary means necessary to care for my service dog? Service dogs are not only expensive when you are getting one, but also expensive to maintain. They can cost about $2,000 per year without any serious injuries or surgeries. Besides the standard costs of a dog, you will need to take your service dog to the vet on a regular basis to make sure that they are happy and healthy. Much like humans, service dogs should not be expected to work full time if they are p
Feb 8, 20234 min read


Service Dog Etiquette for Handlers
We’ve already talked about how the public should (or shouldn’t) interact with service dogs , but what about the service dog partners themselves? Are there any guidelines for how to act in public when you’re accompanied by a service dog? While there aren’t any strong rules about this, we thought we’d put together at least a few things you should keep in mind when in public with a service dog. 1. If your dog is not housetrained, they should NOT be in public places. 2. If your d
Jan 8, 20212 min read
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