Happy Tails Books

Partners with Paws: Assistance Dogs and the Lives They Change

While we usually stick to books about adopted dogs, the role assistance dogs play in people's lives is too important to ignore. Additionally, like purebred dog rescue, assistance dog training and the significantly positive impact they have on the lives of people with disabilities is something most people don't understand.


Our upcoming book, "Partners with Paws," seeks to educate readers, increasing puppy-raiser volunteerism and empathy for those who benefit from these dogs.


Profits from book sales will benefit assistance dog training groups that help us to collect stories. Training organizations interested in helping us compile this book can sign up here.

*Photo courtesy of Joanne Dant

Have you been involved with assistance dogs in some way?

Please send us your story. We are looking for 600-2000 word stories from puppy-raisers and people who have benefited from a service/assistance dog's skills. More information and a story submission form can be found on our "Share a Tail" page. Submission deadline is May 15th, 2010.