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The writing team at Service Dog Certifications is made up of folks who really know their stuff when it comes to disability laws and assistance animals. Many of our writers and editors have service dogs themselves and share insights from their own experiences. All of us have a passion for disability rights and animals. While we offer products and services for purchase, our main goal in our publications is to spread unbiased and accurate knowledge about service dog rights. We pride ourselves on promoting responsible service dog ownership and setting the facts straight on myths that persist in the world of service dogs. We advocate for all service dog handlers and provide educational material to help you advocate for yourself and your service dog.

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Best Mobility Service Dog Breeds

Best Mobility Service Dog Breeds

Mobility service dogs go far beyond the common perception of “helping someone walk.” They become extensions of their handlers, performing tasks that might otherwise require human assistance. They retrieve dropped keys when fingers won’t cooperate, open heavy doors when strength fails, clear paths of obstacles that wheelchairs can’t navigate, and provide physical support during transfers […]

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How to Register a Service Dog in New York

How to Register Your Dog as a Service Dog in New York

Service dogs can make the world much more accessible to people who have a disability. The Empire State respects the work of service dogs and allows people with disabilities to engage in public life.  A service dog is not a pet, it is an accommodation that allows people with disabilities to have a safe and […]

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A service dog can be taken to school and help the owner get to their graduation

Can a Service Dog be Taken to School?

A disability doesn’t end at the doors of a school. For the most part, a school may be where a child or young adult learns to navigate the world with their disability. Because service dogs are part of how a person manages their disability, a service dog must be involved in a child or young […]

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