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How to Certify a Service Dog
If you want to be certified for a service dog, just follow these 5 steps: You can’t qualify for a service dog just by getting a certification. Certifications are used by service dog owners for personal convenience, but they are not required under ADA rules. If someone refuses to let your service dog in because […]
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Emotional Support Dog Requirements
Are you confused by emotional support dog requirements? You’re not alone. There is a lot of information on this important subject, some of which is misleading or just plain false. If you want to legally designate your dog as an emotional support animal (ESA), you need to understand all of the various federal and state […]
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Emotional Support Cat
Cats can legally be emotional support animals because they are the perfect companions for boosting your mental health. One study showed that cat owners had better psychological health than non-pet owners, and another showed that cats can help reduce stress by lowering blood pressure and resting heart rates. If you want to turn your cat […]
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Service Dog Laws – Know your rights
Do you know what to do and say when you are traveling with your Service Dog? Taking the step to adopt and train a service dog is tough work. The bond a handler and a service dog develops is one of the deepest and most meaningful relationships that exist. A challenge many service dog handlers […]
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How to Certify a Therapy Dog
Therapy dogs are a source of love and affection in our lives and those of our friends and family. They provide a welcome distraction for students during stressful exam periods, give affection and companionship to seniors, and bring comfort to patients recovering from illnesses in hospitals. Therapy dogs can provide people of all ages with […]
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Service Animal Laws
Service Animal Laws Did you know that only dogs and miniature horses are recognized as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? This Federal law has been put into place to protect the rights of those individuals with a disability and their need for a service dog. These specially trained animals are not pets, […]
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