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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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Autism Service Dog comforts child with autism

Service Dogs for Autism: How Can They Help?

Service dogs can be trained to help individuals with physical or psychological disabilities. As the service dog holds the job to specifically assist their handlers, a trained autism service dog can provide individuals with autism invaluable assistance in a number of ways. From helping their handler conquer social barriers to distracting them in times of […]

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Is an Emotional Support Animal the Same as a Service Dog?

Is an Emotional Support Animal the Same as a Service Dog?

No, an emotional support animal (ESA) is not a service dog because ESAs provide comfort just by being there, while service dogs are trained to perform tasks for a person with a qualifying disability. There are service dogs that help with mental health conditions, just like an ESA does, and they’re known as psychiatric service […]

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Rescue Dog as Service Dog

Can a Rescue Dog Become a Service Dog?

When looking for a service dog, some people will gravitate towards a specific breed or seek out an organization that specializes in training service dogs. So what about dogs that were found as a stray, were abandoned, or surrendered? Are these so-called rescue dogs able to become service dogs? The simple answer is: yes!  As […]

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