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Pennsylvania Service Dog Requirements
Residents of Pennsylvania who require a service dog are legally recognized under federal and state law. The ADA and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act protect owners of service dogs in the Keystone State. Service dogs in Pennsylvania must be allowed in areas open to the public, even if there is a policy that prohibits entry […]
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Is a Psychiatric Service Dog a Service Dog?
The short answer: Absolutely, psychiatric service dogs are recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as service dogs with the same rights. What is a psychiatric service dog (PSD)? Many people think service dogs only help with physical disabilities. For example, guide dogs help those with diminished vision, alert dogs for the deaf, or […]
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Can the Police Ask for Service Dog Proof?
What the ADA says: Police, like any other third party, can verify a service dog by asking two questions: 1. Is the dog a service dog required for a disability? and 2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Do you have to provide the police with anything else? Just like […]
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Where Can a Service Dog Go in New York?
In New York, service dogs can go to many places that pets can’t. Service dogs are allowed in almost all public areas in New York, including: This means if you’re a resident of New York City, your service dog is welcome in places like the L Train, the MOMA, your favorite cafe in Brooklyn, and […]
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Where Does a Service Dog Sit On An Airplane?
In short: During flights, smaller service dogs are allowed to sit in their handler’s lap while larger service dogs can sit in the foot space. The service dog cannot impinge on another passenger’s space or block the aisle. Before you fly ✈️ : U.S. travel rules permit service dogs to fly in the cabin if […]
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How Old Does My Service Dog Have to Be?
There is no technical minimum age for a service dog, but practical considerations limit how young a service animal can be. Due to training requirements and developmental concerns, a puppy is generally not eligible as a service dog. Under ADA rules, service dogs in training are not considered full-fledged service animals. A service dog must […]
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