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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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What Should You Do If You Are Discriminated Against Because You Have A Service Dog?

If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your service dog, you will need to present facts in order to file a complaint. You should be able to do that by documenting what happened. Writing everything down will help because you won’t be able to remember all the details when you do get […]

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Can You Deduct Service Dog Veterinary Bills on Your Taxes?

Can You Deduct Service Dog Veterinary Bills on Your Taxes?

Yes, service dog vet bills are tax-deductible medical expenses. Food, grooming, training costs, and equipment all qualify, too. The only catch is that your dog needs to be an actual working service dog. Expenses for regular pets and emotional support animals don’t count, no matter how much comfort your animal provides. The government wants proof […]

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How Dogs Can Calm Anxiety

A person suffering from anxiety attacks experience many risks, and it’s one of the reasons why it’s prudent to consider having a service dog or emotional support animal as a companion. The animal can keep the environment safer for the individual and below are some of the ways a dogs can calm anxiety: 1) Dogs […]

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