If you are a non-profit organization, or a specialized trainer, feel free to contact us today at info@gowiredog.com. We'll be happy to guide you through the process so that you, too, can have customized service dog vests that are made to last a lifetime.

Most of the organizations and trainers we have worked with were extremely surprised at how inexpensive it is to get this process in place. At Wiredog, we have built our production system with this offering in mind, even before we had the capabilities. The results are a personalized service dog vest, with your organization's logo or name, that is produced with quality and is produced quickly.

Wiredog is proud to announce the offering of personalization on our Wiredog brand vests. Our customers have given us much feedback about their desire to personalize their Wiredog gear and now we have taken steps to make it happen, without adding to our lead times. This means our customers and dealers can continue to get a customized Wiredog vest, now with personalization, shipped out in virtually no time at all.

Additionally, our organizations are excited that their logos can now be placed on their Wiredog Gear, bringing more attention to their cause (call us for more details about this). 

Stay tuned as we are offering more and more personalized products all the time.

It is important to understand that service dogs engage in hundreds and hundreds of hours of training. A service dog is not a dog that is prescribed to help relieve your anxiety during a flight - that sort of dog is called an Emotional Support Animal and the vest you order in that instance should read "Emotional Support Animal", not "Service Dog".

So what is a Service Dog? When we answer that question, we keep it very black and white and answer according to current Federal Regulations. Currently, the United States government has this to say about what a service dog is (and we quote):

"The ADA defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. If they meet this definition, animals are considered service animals under the ADA regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a state or local government.

Service animals perform some of the functions and tasks that the individual with a disability cannot perform for him or herself. Guide dogs are one type of service animal, used by some individuals who are blind. This is the type of service animal with which most people are familiar. But there are service animals that assist persons with other kinds of disabilities in their day-to-day activities. Some examples include:

_ Alerting persons with hearing impairments to sounds.

_ Pulling wheelchairs or carrying and picking up things for persons with mobility impairments.

_ Assisting persons with mobility impairments with balance.

A service animal is not a pet."

It is actually a pretty simple definition, yet completely full of complications. Today's service dog is not contained to the mold of what most people think of when they hear the term service dog; a German Shepherd acting as a Guide Dog (although this is certainly a legal instance of a Service Dog). No, today's service animal does everything from alerting to deadly allergy threats to waking up a PTSD victim during distress. The definition is broadening - that's for sure.

If you want to learn more about the difference between a Service Dog and an Emotional Support Animal, stay tuned.  That article is coming.

For starters, it is important to understand that the majority of sellers out there are not the manufacturer. They are simply selling the product and collecting the money. That is not a bad thing, unless you have detailed questions or need support. If the seller's manufacturer is willing to provide support, this can work out fine, but most companies do not provide support to their customer's customer. Wiredog is always available for product support. Even our dealers that sell our items know that we are here to help them directly or even help their customer if need be. Whether you choose a Wiredog vest or not is not the point - the point is to make sure you are buying from a company that will give you the support you deserve - even after the sale.

Another thing is quality. Due to our personal convictions, involvement with government organizations and support of our wounded troops, we are huge in Made in the U.S.A. If this is important to you, make sure you find out where your product is made. Every service dog vest made by Wiredog, for instance, is made right here in Ohio - we wouldn't have it any other way.

Finally, make sure you are comfortable with the materials being used in your product. Are they high-quality? If the product is going to stand up to the daily abuse given by our canine friends, the components better be high-quality - you should never have to settle for second best.

Whether you choose to purchase a Wiredog vest for your dog or not, we hope this article has been informative for you and will help you make the best decision for you and your canine.

Also, be sure that your measurement is snug to tight.  Do not measure in a loose fashion or your dog's vest is sure to slide around and move from side to side. Think of it like a horse saddle - the vest must be tight to perform its given function.

Remember all measurements should be taken in inches.

Step 1: Begin in the middle of your dog's spine on the top of the back between the shoulder blades.

Step 2: Go down the right side, underneath the widest point of the chest and up the left side back to where you began.

Step 3: Write down the measurement.

Step 4: Repeat steps 1 through 3 to ensure you have an accurate measurement.