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How to Register a Service Dog in California
Service dogs are the superheroes of the canine world. They make the lives of people with disabilities safer and more comfortable. To achieve this, a service dog undergoes specific training, turning a pet into a medical tool helping people with disabilities complete tasks the owner could not manage themselves. The Golden State understands the vital work […]
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Which Dog Breeds Are the Best for Deep Pressure Therapy
A common task performed by psychiatric service dogs is deep pressure therapy. Let’s use an analogy to explain how that works: you may have noticed the proliferation of “weighted blankets” and wondered what they were and if they work. Weighted blankets are scientifically proven to be effective at reducing the symptoms of mental and emotional […]
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Five Different Types of Service Dogs
Almost 40% of U.S. households own a dog, and an average of $253 is spent each year on veterinary costs to keep family dogs in good health. This love for dogs isn’t surprising because dogs have been intertwined with human life for the last 11,000 years. Dogs are human’s oldest companions, hunting alongside us and […]
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How to Get a Service Dog in Florida
Florida’s tropical climate and sunny skies are a canine’s dream home. With its fun-filled beaches, green wilderness, and vast areas to run in, the Sunshine State offers pet-lovers plenty of outdoor activity options to share with their dogs. Florida ranks consistently on the top 10 pet-friendly states lists, proving how accepting Florida is of furry […]
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How to Use the DOT’s Service Animal Air Transportation Form to Board Flights
Download the DOT Form – Service Animal Air Transportation Form (pdf) here. If you plan to fly with a service dog, there is one document you should be familiar with. In 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation revamped its rules for assistance animals on flights. As a result, emotional support animals were banned on flights, […]
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Hilton Service Dog Policy
Sometimes you have to take some time away from home, whether it’s for business or pleasure. If you have a service dog, you can bring your dog with you while you travel. Because Hilton offers so many hotel options, there’s a good chance that you and your service dog may stay at one of their […]
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