Sunset Ridge Service Dogs

Thank you so much for highlighting the incredible work Duncan does! Service Dogs make such an incredible difference in their handlers lives, and it is my pleasure to help make that difference.

Small Correction: Duncan is a Service Dog, not a “therapy dog” as stated in the last section of the article. The difference is that Service Dogs are trained to perform tasks to help mitigate their handler’s disability (as stated by the ADA), and Therapy Dogs provide emotional support via their presence to individuals other than their handler. Their impact is similar, but roles and protections vastly different.

Education's best friend: Two dogs support students, staff daily at Temple High School Temple High School Paraprofessional Kara Aker used to slink into the hallways of the high school only when they were empty to elude students, coworkers and other staff members. Now