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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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Complete Checklist of Stress Signs for Service Dogs

Complete Checklist of Stress Signs for Service Dogs

Service dogs can’t tell you when they’re overwhelmed, but they show it through body language and behavior changes. Learning to spot these signals early prevents bigger problems down the road. Stressed service dogs become unreliable. They miss medical alerts, ignore commands they usually follow perfectly, and may develop behavioral issues that could end their working […]

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Mobility Service Dogs Guide

Mobility Service Dogs Guide

Mobility service dogs assist individuals with physical disabilities to move more safely. They are trained to perform service dog tasks that reduce risk and effort. Typical work includes retrieving dropped items, providing steadying support, and assisting with sit-to-stand transitions. In this guide, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about mobility service dogs. In […]

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Why You Can’t Pet a Service Dog

Why You Can’t Pet a Service Dog

You should never pet a service dog without permission because your friendly pat could stop that dog from alerting someone about an upcoming seizure, helping someone navigate safely across the street, or providing deep pressure therapy during a panic attack. These aren’t just cute pets – they’re partners with important jobs, and distracting them could […]

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