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WAK-9 Service Dogs IRS Approved 501(c)(3)
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Understanding the ADA laws and requirements related to service animals is essential, whether or not you have a service a...
17/03/2025

Understanding the ADA laws and requirements related to service animals is essential, whether or not you have a service animal. Many workplaces come into contact with service animals, so it's important to familiarize yourself with the ADA regulations. This knowledge will help you understand what businesses and state or local governments are required to do to avoid discriminating against individuals with disabilities using a service animal. Please view the ADA website below.

This publication provides guidance on the term “service animal” and the service animal provisions in the Department’s regulations.

14/03/2025

Did you know?

1. A service dog does not need a leash if they are under handler control and needing to be off leash to perform a task.

2. A service dog does not need to have identifiable markers or a harness to be a service dog.

3. You cannot allow people to pet your dog or be distracted. One, it takes away from the dog’s attention to you while tasking. In some states this is a felony if someone pets your dog and distracts them. Secondly, it is a health code violation in stores that carry food. Frankly, it’s rather disgusting when you think about someone petting your dog and then handling someone’s food or their own…😱

These are things we come across all the time as a service dog agency. We try to educate service dog owners first. That is always the primary goal. Not everyone is willing to hear and know the laws, but it is extremely important to follow these rules. It is a federal offense to blatantly ignore them.

Know the facts.

14/03/2025

Our two cents: If you owner train your service dog, make sure you have your ducks in a row. Know the ADA laws to precision. If you do not have a disability and you cannot even manage to know the laws, your dog is not a service dog. Period. Look it up. The ADA website is an extremely helpful source to understand.

13/03/2025

Good read on Oregon rules and regulations as a business employer and service dogs in the workplace.

Be the solution, not the problem. Fence and leash your dog!
11/03/2025

Be the solution, not the problem. Fence and leash your dog!

A member of the community reached out to let us know our friend who ended up at cascade east last week almost died today as they almost hit him with their car on 97 by Loves. Please do not just leave your dog outside unattended, dogs are like children they get curious and don’t understand the dangers that being outside alone has. They did follow him to 1570 sw Marie st where he was sitting next to a dog chained up, they attempted to knock on the door but no one answered.

Buddy training today and playing fetch too!
20/02/2025

Buddy training today and playing fetch too!

13/02/2025

Service Dog Meeting 2/13/25 ONLINE ONLY
Thursday, Feb 13 · 6:30–7:30 PM
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23/01/2025

Buddy getting in the work out in public. We go back to basics for the dogs expectations when out in public. Driving back to a training routine to make it easier on the dog in unfamiliar environments. Choosing pet friendly establishments helps with this!

20/01/2025

Little Buddy at work!

Demoed dogs tonight with the Oregon Trail Appaloosa Horse Club! So much fun! We got to showcase Little Buddy, and he by ...
20/01/2025

Demoed dogs tonight with the Oregon Trail Appaloosa Horse Club! So much fun! We got to showcase Little Buddy, and he by far exceeded our expectations!! Amazing little guy!

We would like to extend our gratitude to Key Parts Company, Inc. for their generous support as a Bronze Sponsor of WAK-9...
15/01/2025

We would like to extend our gratitude to Key Parts Company, Inc. for their generous support as a Bronze Sponsor of WAK-9 Service Dog!

After session play for Buddy. Every session for Buddy ends in a play session. We use some commands during play to ensure...
14/01/2025

After session play for Buddy.

Every session for Buddy ends in a play session. We use some commands during play to ensure he can still follow them in higher stimulation. Structured play after training has shown huge benifits in learning retention.

Boopable Buddy snoot.This weekend, Buddy got to see his future handler again. This go was a demonstration of his knowled...
13/01/2025

Boopable Buddy snoot.

This weekend, Buddy got to see his future handler again. This go was a demonstration of his knowledge and training. We also called her in to work on calm petting techniques. Buddy gets excited when petted. It didn’t take long for Buddy to warm up to his future teammate. When he wanted to take a nap, he chose her. Bonding excercises through the dogs training is another thing that we strive for to make the transition easier down the road.

09/01/2025

WAK-9 Service Dogs Meeting January 2025
Thursday, Jan 9 · 6:30–7:30 PM
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09/01/2025

What do the questions mean that businesses can ask about your service dog?

07/01/2025

Buddy working his hold. You don’t have to play fetch to get them tired.

06/01/2025

We are working with Anubis on positioning his legs away from the wheelchair wheels for his future handler, who uses a wheelchair.

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