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Hotel Rights for Service Dogs
Just like everyone else, service dog owners will stay at a hotel every so often. When they do, they can bring their service dogs with them for the duration of their stay. No matter how extravagant or simple the hotel is, the service dog must be allowed to remain with its owner as defined by […]
Can You Get a Service Dog for Hearing Loss
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), about 2 percent of Americans ages 45-54 have some hearing loss that accounts for a disability. Hearing loss can impair a person’s quality of life in many ways, affecting their self-esteem, work or school performance, mental health, and relationships. What’s more, hearing loss can […]
How to Register Your Dog as a Service Dog in Illinois
Dogs make a difference; there’s no stronger proof than a service dog. While most dogs offer their owners unconditional adoration and affection, service dogs provide the same benefits — and so much more. For people with disabilities, service dogs make everyday tasks easier and safer. If you have a qualifying disability and reside in the […]
PTSD Service Dog Tasks
Psychological trauma occurs when a person witnesses a highly stressful event, like a car accident, school shooting, combat, sexual assault, or extreme violence. How an individual reacts after an event varies from person to person, some experiencing more extreme emotions than others. Coping and managing after a traumatic experience is difficult, and for some, the […]
Can You Take a Service Dog to School
Every child dreams of taking their pet to school. Having their furry friend by their side could probably make any school day so much more enjoyable. For people with service dogs, however, bringing their canines to school makes their school day possible. To know exactly to what extent and under what laws you can take a […]
Housing Laws Protecting Service Dogs
Service dog and psychiatric service dog owners have the right under the Americans with Disabilities Act to access public areas and venues that normally don’t allow pets. Service dogs can also board flights free of charge according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s regulations. But did you know federal and state housing laws also protect […]