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Condo Penalized Over $100,000 for Denying Service Dog
We have been receiving more and more requests on how to handle uncooperative apartment management companies and landlords. If you feel that you are being discriminated against for having a service dog, we suggest contacting the HUD to file a complaint. If you are unsure if your dog qualifies as a service dog, you may […]
Emotional Support Animal Doctor Prescription Guide
What Is an ESA Letter? An ESA letter is a prescription letter written by a licensed mental health professional that recommends your pet as your Emotional Support Animal. For those people who suffer from an emotional or mental disability, there’s a treatment that doesn’t involve drugs; an emotional support animal (ESA). An ESA can be […]
Psychiatric Service Dog
A Psychiatric Service Dog is like any other service dog. It is specially trained to do very specific tasks for the person with a mental illness. It’s important to note that the Psychiatric Service Dog may also be called an Emotional Service Dog, but they are not the same as an Emotional Support Animal. Psychiatric […]
Can Landlords Deny a Service Dog?
No, a landlord cannot refuse access to a service dog as they are protected by the ADA. A service dog is a medical tool and not a pet. Laws protecting Assistance Animals in No Pet Housing There are two types of assistance animals that have special rights regarding housing. The first is service dogs […]
How to Certify a Service Dog
Steps to properly certify your Service Dog Service dogs are not just for those folks that suffer from blindness. These specifically trained canines are now finding their way into the “workforce” to help those that deal with other physical or mental disabilities. Understanding how to officially certify your service dog is an important first step. […]
Emotional Support Dog Requirements
Are you confused when it comes to emotional support dog requirements and about assistance animals in general? There is a lot of information out there when it comes to this important subject and some of it is misleading or just plain false. If you want to designate your dog as an emotional support dog (ESD) […]
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