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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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When to Tell Your Landlord About Your Emotional Support Animal

When to Tell Your Landlord About Your Emotional Support Animal

If you have your ESA letter, the next step is to tell your landlord about your emotional support animal and share your letter with them. We recommend telling your landlord about your ESA as soon as possible after getting your ESA letter. That may mean before or after you have signed the lease or moved […]

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How a Dog’s Internal Clock Works

How a Dog’s Internal Clock Works

Service dogs can be trained to remind you when to take medication, perform a scheduled task to keep you moving forward, or other time-sensitive functions. Since they cannot read time like humans, how does their “internal clock” know when you need to do something? That’s where their “superpowers” come into play. In short, the answer […]

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How to Bring a Service Dog on the New York Subway

How to Bring a Service Dog on the New York Subway

Taking the New York City subway system with a service dog or psychiatric service dog is not only possible but fully protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Service dogs are allowed on all NYC subway trains and in all stations without needing a carrier, special permit, or extra fee. This guide will cover everything […]

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