An appreciation post for my assistance dog, Arwen. In celebration of International Assistance Dog Week 2026 (Aug 2-8), I reflected on the positive impact my own assistance dog, Arwen, has had on my life over the last four years, and how she supports me daily. I welcomed Arwen home when she was a puppy and started assistance dog-specific training once she turned one. Last year, I was proud to have passed our Public Access Test (PAT) together, which is an assessment that evalua
