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Service Dog 101: Understanding the Often Misunderstood

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2026-07-02 14:00:00 2026-07-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Service Dog 101: Understanding the Often Misunderstood Join local service dog trainer Victoria Brody from Mission Empawthy Dog Training for an informative program about service dogs and the vital roles they play in supporting people with disabilities. Gates Mills Branch - Meeting Room (20)

Thursday, July 02
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-02 14:00:00 2026-07-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Service Dog 101: Understanding the Often Misunderstood Join local service dog trainer Victoria Brody from Mission Empawthy Dog Training for an informative program about service dogs and the vital roles they play in supporting people with disabilities. Gates Mills Branch - Meeting Room (20)

Gates Mills Branch

Meeting Room (20)

Join local service dog trainer Victoria Brody from Mission Empawthy Dog Training for an informative program about service dogs and the vital roles they play in supporting people with disabilities.

This presentation will cover what service dogs are, how they differ from therapy and emotional support animals, and the laws that protect service dog teams. Attendees will learn how service dogs are trained using humane, positive-reinforcement methods and will see a live demonstration of common service dog tasks, such as retrieving items, responding to cues, and assisting with daily activities. The program will conclude with a Q&A session, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions about training, public access, and how service dogs work in real-life situations. This program is geared towards adults and is ideal for anyone curious about service dogs, disability access, or modern dog training practices.

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Gates Mills Branch

gatmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.423.4808
Fax: 440.423.1363
Branch manager
Will Froliklong

Hours
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Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Gates Mills Branch became a part of the Cuyahoga County Public Library system in 1948. At the time, the branch operated out of the Southwick House, a former residence that was converted into a historic site. The branch’s current home is a 3,500-square-foot building that is the cornerstone of the Gates Mills downtown revitalization.

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Join local service dog trainer Victoria Brody from Mission Empawthy Dog Training for an informative program about service dogs and the vital roles they play in supporting people with disabilities.