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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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The Difference Between Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals and Therapy Dogs

The Difference Between Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals, and Therapy Dogs

These are the key differences between service dogs, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs: Service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks for people with disabilities and have full public access rights and air travel rights under the ADA and ACAA. Emotional support animals provide comfort through their presence alone and have housing protections under […]

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How to Stop Panic Attacks Using Dogs

Using Dogs to Stop Panic Attacks It’s happening again. Your heart is going a mile-a-minute, you’re sweating and shaking, you’re short of breath, and you’re in a state of absolute panic. But your dog notices what’s going on, comes into the room, jumps onto your lap, and before you know it, everything is fine. But why […]

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How to Get an Emotional Support Dog Letter

To make your dog your official emotional support animal, you need a signed ESA letter from a healthcare professional. That might sound like a lot of work at first, but getting an emotional support dog letter really just involves three easy steps:  Let’s break down each of these steps so you know exactly what to […]

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