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The writing team at Service Dog Certifications is made up of folks who really know their stuff when it comes to disability laws and assistance animals. Many of our writers and editors have service dogs themselves and share insights from their own experiences. All of us have a passion for disability rights and animals. While we offer products and services for purchase, our main goal in our publications is to spread unbiased and accurate knowledge about service dog rights. We pride ourselves on promoting responsible service dog ownership and setting the facts straight on myths that persist in the world of service dogs. We advocate for all service dog handlers and provide educational material to help you advocate for yourself and your service dog.

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Pennsylvania Service Dog Requirements

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?

Is a Psychiatric Service Dog a Service Dog?

Absolutely, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) psychiatric service dogs are treated the same as other service dogs with the same rights. That’s because the ADA recognizes mental and emotional health conditions as qualifying disabilities for service dog ownership. A psychiatric service dog is trained to perform tasks for people with conditions like depression, […]

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Can the Police Ask for Service Dog Proof?

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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