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Colorado Service Dog Requirements
If you have a disability, you may qualify for a service dog. Colorado law aligns with federal guidelines. These guidelines allow a person with a disability to reside, travel, and perform their activities of daily living with a service dog. Colorado also takes the extra step to protect service dogs who are still in training […]
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How to Register Your Dog as a Service Dog in Colorado
Colorado boasts one of the top national park systems in the United States. In Denver alone, 79% of its residents live within a half-mile of a park. The widespread availability of parks makes Colorado a great place to have a service dog. With all the options available for outdoor activities, getting your service dog registered […]
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Is an Emotional Support Animal the Same as a Service Dog?
No, an emotional support animal (ESA) is not a service dog because ESAs provide comfort just by being there, while service dogs are trained to perform tasks for a person with a qualifying disability. There are service dogs that help with mental health conditions, just like an ESA does, and they’re known as psychiatric service […]
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Can a Rescue Dog Become a Service Dog?
When looking for a service dog, some people will gravitate towards a specific breed or seek out an organization that specializes in training service dogs. So what about dogs that were found as a stray, were abandoned, or surrendered? Are these so-called rescue dogs able to become service dogs? The simple answer is: yes! As […]
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What is a Public Access Test for Service Animals?
A public access test checks whether your service dog behaves well in places where regular pets are not allowed. The point is to ensure your dog remains calm in noisy environments, refrains from chasing food on the floor, responds to commands promptly, and can still perform their service dog tasks even in the presence of […]
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The Cost of a Service Dog
Quality doesn’t come cheap. Neither does a Service Dog. However, when considering how beneficial a well-trained Service Dog can be to the quality of life of its handler, then a Service Dog is priceless. Nonetheless, according to the Freedom Service Dogs of America, the cost of a Service Dog is approximately $25,000. Let’s take a […]
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