Dinah & The Dogs LLC

09/03/2026

Service dogs aren’t born knowing how to work in public.

Every skill you eventually see from a trained service dog starts with small, simple repetitions just like these. We take things slowly, use lots of rewards, keep sessions fun, and build each skill one step at a time.

Service dog training isn’t about rushing to the finished product. It’s about creating a dog who is confident, happy, and prepared for the job ahead.

Throughout National Service Dog Month, we’re giving you a closer look at what goes into raising and training these incredible dogs.

Slow reps. Lots of treats. Lots of fun. That’s what service dog training actually looks like. 💗

09/01/2026

September is National Service Dog Month in the United States! 🦮🐾

Let’s kick off the month with an interesting service dog fact!

Did you know that service dogs are NOT required to wear a vest under the ADA?

Many people assume that a service dog must wear a vest, harness, or other special gear to be considered a service dog, but that isn’t true! What matters is that the dog is individually trained to perform tasks that mitigate their handler’s disability.

You may notice that many of the dogs on our page wear our pink Dinah & The Dogs vests identifying them as service dogs or service dogs in training. While this gear is not legally required, we choose to clearly label our dogs to help educate the public, set expectations, and discourage people from distracting or interacting with them while they’re working.

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing more service dog facts, education, and a behind-the-scenes look at the important work these dogs do. 🩷🐾

Follow along to learn more about service dogs and the life-changing jobs they perform!

08/31/2026

Atlas had a big day helping our volunteers clean some equipment! He says he LOVES being involved and LOVES water…

08/31/2026

We are so excited to be working with Zoomies Mobile Dog Gym for our very spooky Halloween Costume Contest!

Be sure to mark your calendars because the Zoomies Mobile Dog Gym Halloween Costume Contest is BACK! 🐶🎃

But this year, we’re making it even bigger! We’re partnering with Dinah & the Dogs for an even bigger contest AND an even bigger prize!

Like every year, the contest will take place on Facebook, and it will be based on LIKES on your pup’s individual photo!

🏆 THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
🎁 A gift basket full of goodies
🐶 A FREE Zoomies session
🐾 A FREE Fi collar + 6 month membership (a $20 activation fee will apply)
🎓 FREE training with Dinah & the Dogs!

Photo entries are due October 3rd, voting will begin October 4th, and end October 25th at 8pm. The winner will be announced on October 26th! To be entered, you MUST send your picture to us by October 3rd at 6pm.

🎃 HOW TO ENTER:

•Send us a picture of your pup in their Halloween costume by October 3rd at 6 PM via:
📱 Text: (901) 633-5523
📩 Instagram DM
💬 Facebook Messenger

• When sending your photo, please include:
🐾 Your pup’s name
👤 Your name
🏠 Your address (your address will ONLY be used if you win and will not be posted anywhere)

🐶 WHO CAN ENTER?

ANYONE can enter! 🎃

However, to claim/redeem the FREE Zoomies session, your dog must:
• Be fully vaccinated
• Live in Memphis, East Memphis, Midtown, Downtown Memphis, Cordova, Bartlett, Collierville, or Germantown
Previous Zoomies clients: The location requirement does NOT apply to you!

📸 CONTEST DETAILS:

• Your pet will be posted in a Halloween album on the Zoomies page
• LIKES on your pup’s individual Facebook photo count as votes.
• If you have multiple dogs, you may enter them together in one photo OR submit individual photos.
• If you enter multiple dogs, there is still only ONE free Zoomies session per family.
• The pet with the most likes on their photo in the Zoomies Halloween album wins!
• Likes MUST be on the photo posted directly on the Zoomies page to count.
• Votes will be counted at 8 PM on October 25th.
• The winner must be fully vaccinated and up to date on all required vaccines before redeeming their Zoomies appointment.

🎃Time to start planning those costumes!!🎃

08/30/2026

It is with great pride that we introduce to you Willow Birch Atlas By Your Side. This 9-week-old Labrador Retriever is going to change his handlers life and we can’t wait for the journey ahead.

Apply for a Service Dog at the link in our bio!

08/28/2026

A little appreciation post for Chewy! 🐾💙

We wanted to say THANK YOU to Chewy for helping keep our service dog program running! With multiple program dogs to care for, there’s always something we need, and Chewy Autoship helps us stay on top of it all.

From keeping our dogs fed to making sure we’re stocked up on the everyday essentials that go into raising and training future service dogs, those boxes showing up at our door are a lifesaver. 📦🐕

Keeping a service dog program running takes a LOT behind the scenes, and we’re so grateful for services that make it just a little easier. 💙

08/27/2026

This is a video I’ve been getting ready to film and post for several months, but I wanted to wait until the timing felt right. 🤍

When I started Dinah & The Dogs, pet training made up the majority of what I did. I am incredibly grateful for every person who trusted me with their dog and helped me grow this business into what it is today.

But the goal has always been to reach a point where I could dedicate the majority of my time to what I’m most passionate about: training service dogs for disabled individuals. And I’m so grateful to say that we’re finally there.

Pet training is not going away. We will continue to offer it, but on a much more limited basis. We simply no longer have the capacity to take pet training clients at the volume we once did because our service dog program is now our primary focus.

We currently have a waitlist for in-person pet training, with our next anticipated openings around December 2026/January 2027. If you need help sooner, please still reach out! I’m more than happy to recommend other trainers I know and trust.

This feels like such a full-circle moment. Pet training helped build Dinah & The Dogs, and I’ll always be grateful for that chapter. Now I get to dedicate more of my time to the reason I wanted to become a dog trainer in the first place. 🐕‍🦺🤍

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08/27/2026

Sdit Georgia loves going to work with her mom to practice manners and socialize! We are so proud of all the hard work this team has put in. 🩷

08/25/2026

Service Dog vs. Emotional Support Animal…what’s actually the difference?

These terms are often used interchangeably, but service dogs and ESAs have very different roles, training requirements, and public access rights.

A service dog is individually trained to perform specific tasks that mitigate their handler’s disability.

An ESA provides disability-related emotional support through their presence and does not need to be task trained.

One of the biggest misconceptions?
An ESA does not have general public access rights. An ESA designation does not give an animal permission to enter stores, restaurants, or other places where pets are not normally allowed.

Housing is a little more complicated, especially with recent changes to federal guidance, so we’ve included some information about that in the second slide.

Both service dogs and ESAs can provide incredibly meaningful support to people with disabilities, but they are not interchangeable. Understanding the difference helps us respect the role of each. 💗

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08/22/2026

Get ready… it’s almost that time of the year! 🎃👻