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When Stores Can Refuse Your Service Dog
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs should be allowed into any store most of the time. A store owner can legally exclude a service dog if they are actively growling, snapping at, or frightening customers, or if the dog is obviously out of the control of its owner. Ordinary behaviors — […]
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Montana’s Emotional Support Animal Laws
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How much would a service dog cost for a mental illness?
Same I have to get an emotional support dog/animal for depression
How much to train for the deaf
My daughter need service dog and she is has several disability which she use cane and for her birthday I would like to give her a service dog which I thing help her ability’s to walk better and stand
Does anyone know if it’s okay if I myself can train my own dog? I know what I want to train him but will he still be considered a service dog if he doesn’t get professional training?
I myself don’t have the money to get him trained by a professional and it’s stressful because I have severe Anxiety and depression along with other things and he already knows what to do to help me.
He’s a 9 month old black lab mix and for his age he’s very smart and catches on to things very fast. He’s very good around people and he loves children and the elderly. He’s got an amazing personality to him and I just feel like he’d be an amazing dog to train to become a service dog. Unfortunately, like I said, I don’t have the money to get him trained by a professional and I was wondering if he could still be a service dog if I trained him.
Absolutely, your dog can be trained by you, rather than be professionally trained. But keep in mind that a service dog has to be on best behavior, or the restaurant/store/etc. can legally ask you and your dog to leave. A very good starting point would be for you to get yours his/her Canine Good Citizen certification…learn more about that online. Also, google the Americans With Disabilities Act, as it applies to service dogs. There is a tremendous amount of WRONG info out there, being familiar with it will help answer a lot of questions for you. Best luck, Gail
Any help on paying for the training
You can train him yourself. There are no government regulations regarding service dogs. Any dog that is used by an individual with a disability can be called a service dog. The only requirement is that you actually have a disability and the dog is trained to do one task that assists you with your disability. No one is allowed to ask you what your disability is and no one is allowed to ask you to have the dog perform the task they are trained to do for you. There is no test required for the dog to pass and they do not need to have a tag, vest or anything else that shows they are a “service” dog. A lot of people take advantage of this lack of regulations and go around with their dogs to public places and claim that they are necessary for some type of hidden disability which is sad for people who really get benefit from an actual service dog because it makes everyone doubt that any dog is a real service dog. But anyway long story short, you can train your own dog, they do not need to be registered by any agency, facility, program, etc, they can be any breed of dog, and no one is allowed to question if it is an actual service dog or not.
You can owner Tran him just as long you know what the laws are
Other than walking with a cane, does she have other needs?
How old is she?
Where are you located?
This is tooooo much for a low income families.
Exactly I mean I have anxiety and panic disorder along with ADD and I have attacks all the time and I would really do better with a dog. But ofc I can’t bc it is way to much!!
Hey how much does it cost for a service dog for speech therapy
I have a nut allergy and there are nut allergy service dogs now, where do I get one, because I’ve been looking at them, and it looks like I could use one. Can someone help me/
If a person has seizures or panic attacks, can they have their poodle be a service dog? Their doctor gave them that their dog be considered service dog. The dog is 2 years old, house trained, very affectionate… The person I know doesn,t go out without their dog for walks….do they need to register and have their dog trained?
A friend
Training is what makes their dog become a service dog. That includes task-based training for where the dog would master specific tasks (like alert the person of an upcoming seizure attack, or fetch medication) and a public access test where they must learn to stay focused on the handler’s need absolute any public setting. Once the dog has completed the training, it becomes a service dog. Registration is not required by law but gives some service dog owners additional comfort when confronted by others. Your friend may find this article on how to make a dog become a service dog interesting https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/how-to-make-my-dog-a-service-dog/
Why would anyone pay? If you truly have a disability and have the medical history to prove it you can get a trained dog for free.
Because the waiting list is about 2 years or more
Anyone know how much it would be for a dog that helps with seizures? My old dog could detect them without training and she passed away a year ago. Iv been having a hard time with my seizure since then
I have a golden doodle that I want to train as a PTSD service dog is this breed accessible as a service dog. B
When it comes to service dogs there are no breed limitations, as long as the dog is capable of being properly trained.
I have a chihuahua he has alerting my sister when her blood sugar is low,He sticks to her like velcro.Then she checks her blood sugar. sure enough she tanks out .and I have had a stroke, He alerts me too. So here is what I found out… He has a bad temper, to strangers, he minds when he wants too, stubborn he bites other people. Goes after other dogs, Is there a class I can take to help Nacho and his protective ways? Oh we got hims at the animal shelter. We really love him. He does have good qualities. But I would love it if I could get him registered as a alert dog. Can you help with giving a good dog trainer? We live in Spring Texas. Please ! Help
We do not provide training services, but a dog that acts aggressively towards other people cannot become a service dog. A service dog must be under the handler’s control at all times in public places. They can never bite or lunge at other people or animals. Registering a dog also does not automatically make them a service dog – registration is an optional step for handlers who have fully qualified service dogs.
I have a question regarding my dog, whom I consider a service dog for my particular disabilities. Unfortunately, I am not able to afford the training and certification. My new “landlord” is insisting I get rid of my dog. I have had numerous surgeries on my legs and feet. I have problems with balance and have fallen on several occasions. I have taught my bulldog to brace himself so that I am able to use his body as an aid to get to my feet. He has also learned to “help me up”if I take hold of his harness. I have a letter from a nurse that works with me throughout the month. I did license or register him with one of the websites that claim their certifications are enforceable. I only recently found out this is false. I am at a loss as to what to do. Do you have any suggestions? I have been in this mobile home park working with clients as a caregiver. My mom lives in this park and I will be moving in with her due to her age and dementia. I have NEVER had a complaint. The manager has never said a word to me about my dog until recently. Now she is on a mission to either remove my dog or have us both leave. It’s completely baffling. The only person who would truly suffer is my mom.
I am at a loss.
You should be aware that the ADA allows service dog owners to train their dogs themselves. You also do not need any type of certification for a service dog – that is completely optional. There are many lower-income service dog owners who can not afford professional training services or pre-trained service dogs. If you have a qualifying disability, you may want to look into training your dog yourself, perhaps with the help and input of a professional trainer who can offer some assistance.