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Is a Psychiatric Service Dog a Service Dog?
Absolutely, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) psychiatric service dogs are treated the same as other service dogs with the same rights. That’s because the ADA recognizes mental and emotional health conditions as qualifying disabilities for service dog ownership. A psychiatric service dog is trained to perform tasks for people with conditions like depression, […]
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Can the Police Ask for Service Dog Proof?
What the ADA says: Police, like any other third party, can verify a service dog by asking two questions: 1. Is the dog a service dog required for a disability? and 2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Do you have to provide the police with anything else? Just like […]
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Where Can a Service Dog Go in New York?
In New York, service dogs can go to many places that pets can’t. Service dogs are allowed in almost all public areas in New York, including: This means if you’re a resident of New York City, your service dog is welcome in places like the L Train, the MOMA, your favorite cafe in Brooklyn, and […]
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Where Does a Service Dog Sit On An Airplane?
In short: During flights, smaller service dogs are allowed to sit in their handler’s lap while larger service dogs can sit in the foot space. The service dog cannot impinge on another passenger’s space or block the aisle. Before you fly ✈️ : U.S. travel rules permit service dogs to fly in the cabin if […]
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How Old Does My Service Dog Have to Be?
There is no technical minimum age for a service dog, but practical considerations limit how young a service animal can be. Due to training requirements and developmental concerns, a puppy is generally not eligible as a service dog. Under ADA rules, service dogs in training are not considered full-fledged service animals. A service dog must […]
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How to Get a Service Dog for Anxiety
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the U.S., with approximately 40 million adults experiencing the disorder. In cases where a person with anxiety is unable to function at work, school, or in social situations, a psychiatric service dog can help them get back on the right track. A psychiatric service dog is […]
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