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Service Dog Certifications

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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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Service Dog Laws – Know your rights

Do you know what to do and say when you are traveling with your Service Dog? Taking the step to adopt and train a service dog is tough work. The bond a handler and a service dog develops is one of the deepest and most meaningful relationships that exist. A challenge many service dog handlers […]

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How to Certify a Therapy Dog

How to Certify a Therapy Dog

Getting your dog certified as a therapy dog can give it more credibility and open doors to places that need them, like hospitals, schools, and nursing homes. The certification process can take 3–6 months and costs between $300 and $500, depending on the organization you choose.  Getting your dog certified as a therapy dog takes […]

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Service Animal Laws

Service Animal Laws  Did you know that only dogs and miniature horses are recognized as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? This Federal law has been put into place to protect the rights of those individuals with a disability and their need for a service dog. These specially trained animals are not pets, […]

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