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Did the Trump Administration Ban Service Dogs from Government Housing?
Based on my research, the Trump administration has NOT banned ADA Service Dogs from government or public housing. ~ by Dr. Caryn Self Sullivan Six of the 15 Service Dogs of Virginia Puppies I have helped raise from 2014 to 2026. Place your curser over the image to see names However, there is a major policy change regarding emotional support animals (ESAs), which is likely where the confusion stems from. It appears that an article in the NY Times has led to this misunderstandi

Caryn Self Sullivan, PhD
May 243 min read
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"Otto" - Alapaha Blue-Blood Bulldog
I'm excited to start working with a rare breed next week: The Alapaha Blue-Blood Bulldog (often referred to as the "Otto") is a rare, powerful, and deeply loyal working breed - native to the Southern United States. The breed was developed (primarily) in the Alapaha River region of southern Georgia and was historically prized as multifaceted farm dogs, catch* dogs, and steadfast family protectors. *A catch dog is trained to seize and hold down potentially dangerous animals unt

Caryn Self Sullivan, PhD
May 233 min read
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I saw a fox in my yard!?!?
One of the things I LOVE about living in Colonial Beach is that we are surrounded by wildlife habitat. It’s thrilling to see wildlife wandering past or even through my front yard. I see eagles, osprey, heron, snapping turtles, deer, and groundhogs quite often. It's not uncommon for a fox to wander past...I'm lucky to live across the street from the river bank and to have a large undeveloped ravine area just a block away between12th Street and Riverside Meadows. Fox are highly

Caryn Self Sullivan, PhD
May 233 min read
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