Canine Companions' service dogs are trained to help people with disabilities and differ from therapy dogs and emotional support dogs. Photo provided by Canine Companions
By Arden Moore
Given my 20-plus years in the pet industry, I am keenly aware of
(L-R) Laura Malone, EJ Kunmann with service dog Jackie, Keith Shampaner with service dog Goose, Don Werner with service dog Teddy, Mel Pollack, Jim Nau, Boca airport Executive Director Clara Bennett, Lisa Fendrich, Bob Tucker, Alan Feinberg with ser
Veterinary students at South Tech Academy in Boynton Beach receive hands-on experience working with greyhounds that trainer Carolee Ellison provides. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Arden Moore
Greyhounds sport reputations for running fast. Very fas
Delray Beach code enforcement officers Joe Lucarelli (left) and Robenson Dejardian (blue shirt in rear)
walk with beach visitors accompanied by their service dog. The visitors — who declined to be identified —
are permitted to bring their service dog
Brandon Martel, 15, relies on his Labradoodle, Sophie, to
help him during stressful times when he is prone to having
seizures from an as-yet-undiagnosed condition.
Photos by Libby Volgyes/The Coastal Star
By Arden Moore
Little did Brandon Martel r
