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Can You Get a Service Dog for a Heart Condition?
Quite a few of us have had a dog steal our hearts, but did you know they can also save it? Dogs provide companionship and comfort. But for people who struggle with dangerous heart conditions, service dogs can also help monitor their heart condition. Medical Alert Service Dogs Medical alert service dogs—or more specifically, Cardiac […]
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Florida Service Dog Requirements
Service dogs in the State of Florida are covered by laws that align with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This means that you have the right to use a service dog in public places and only have to answer specific questions about your dog and disability. These rights can’t be denied, regardless of […]
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Complete Checklist of Stress Signs for Service Dogs
Service dogs can’t tell you when they’re overwhelmed, but they show it through body language and behavior changes. Learning to spot these signals early prevents bigger problems down the road. Stressed service dogs become unreliable. They miss medical alerts, ignore commands they usually follow perfectly, and may develop behavioral issues that could end their working […]
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Mobility Service Dogs Guide
Service dogs are more than a man’s best friend; they can be a man’s lifesaver. Mobility service dogs or mobility assistance dogs, in particular, save lives and improve a disabled person’s quality of life. Whether it is preventing their handler from falling or carrying objects to their handler, mobility service dogs open up a world […]
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Why You Can’t Pet a Service Dog
You should never pet a service dog without permission because your friendly pat could stop that dog from alerting someone about an upcoming seizure, helping someone navigate safely across the street, or providing deep pressure therapy during a panic attack. These aren’t just cute pets – they’re partners with important jobs, and distracting them could […]
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Can a Service Dog also be a Therapy Dog
Although they both offer vital services, a service dog and a therapy dog are not the same. These two types of dogs are not afforded the same federal rights to public access under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They provide very different services for people. On rare occasions, however, a Service Dog can also […]
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