Table of Contents
Foreword Loan Froling 15
Introduction How the Healing Journey Began 19
Chapter 1 Mindy's Story: Umaya Leads the Way 27
Chapter 2 Canine Rx: Finding the Right Companion 39
Chapter 3 The Good Fight: Prison Puppies Free Veterans from Comsat 69
Chapter 4 Sit, Stay, Soothe: Training your New Companion 83
Chapter 5 Member of the Family: Helping Everyone Get Along 99
Chapter 6 Dogs Have Issues, Too: Helping your Dog Cope With Stress 119
Chapter 7 The Golden years: When to Hang Up the Leash 133
Appendix 1 Sample Service Dog Cards 153
Appendix 2 Delta Society Service Dogs Welcome 157
Appendix 3 ADA Business BRIEF Service Animals 161
Appendix 4 Breed Types: What's In A Name? Micky Niego 163
Appendix 5 Assistance Dog Tasks Joan Froling 169
Appendix 6 Service Dog Tasks for Psychiatric Disabilities Joan Froling 187
Appendix 7 "Paws and Take a Deep Breath" 225
Abbreviations 227
Glossary 229
Resources 233
Index 251
About the Author 255
