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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.

Articles By: Service Dog Certifications

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Do I Qualify for a Service Dog or an ESA?

For those wondering what disabilities qualify for individual assistance animals, it can be hard to determine which kind would offer the best in terms of service and companionship. Service animals and emotional support animals can get confusing from time to time. Here is a basic outline of what the similarities and differences are between service […]

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Can I Take A Service Dog Into Work?

In 1990 The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became a law to protect the rights of disabled individuals from facing discrimination.  Before The Americans With Disabilities Act, Employers could refuse to hire an individual just because they had a disability.  This ability to discriminate based on an individuals disability meant that regardless of an individuals […]

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Can I Take My Service Dog into the Movie Theater?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs must be allowed to accompany their handlers anywhere the general public is allowed to go, including movie theaters.  According to the ADA “Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.”  Service dogs perform specific […]

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