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Cyd Oldham

Dog Trainer Reviewer

Professional Service Dog Trainer

Highlights

  • Dog trainer since 1989, including service dogs and law enforcement K9s
  • Experienced writer specializing in dog training, canine health, service dog advocacy, disability and legal rights
  • Former paramedic and paralegal (16 years)
  • Prior Managing Editor for LegalDictionary.net and Animals.net

Experience

Cyd Oldham has worked as a professional service dog trainer for over 20 years, a journey that began when she became a service dog user herself. This personal experience fuels her advocacy for disability rights and provides a deep, practical understanding of the bond between humans and service animals, as well as the struggles they face.

Cyd is a passionate writer, editor, and dedicated advocate for disability and service dog rights. Her mission is to create educational content that empowers people and helps them understand complex topics that truly matter.

Articles Reviewed by service dog trainer: Cyd Oldham

Disabilities that Qualify You for a Service Dog

Disabilities that Qualify You for a Service Dog

If you have a physical, emotional, or mental disorder, then you will most likely qualify for a service dog. Below are the laws and a list of mental, emotional, and physical disabilities that may qualify you for a service dog.

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Service Dog Requirements

Service Dog Requirements

The ADA defines a Service Animal as a dog individually trained to perform tasks or do work for the benefit of a person with a disability. A disability can be a physical impairment, but the ADA also includes mental illnesses that substantially limit one or more major life activities, such as depression, severe anxiety, or […]

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Service Dog Vest

Our vest is padded for your dog’s comfort, sturdy and water resistant. Made out of high density poly-coated fabric, this vest offers unrivaled strength and durability. The vest features a welded ring to attach a leash and comes with “Service Dog” and “Do Not Pet” patches. Available in two variants. All sizes in inches. (How to measure your dog?)

Service Dog Cape-style Vest

Size XS*
chest size: 11-17 inches
est. weight: 5-15lbs

Size S
chest size: 17-20 inches
est. weight: 15-30lbs

*Extra Small vests do not include an ID card holder or handle

Reflective Service Dog Harness Vest

Size M
chest size: 21-28 inches
est. weight: 30-60lbs

Size L
chest size: 28-36 inches
est. weight: 60-100+lbs

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