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What Makes a Service Dog Legal?
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the Service Animal is defined as a dog that is specifically trained to perform a task (or tasks) for an individual with a disability. With this definition in mind, a Service Dog is not an ordinary pet or even one that is being used for emotional support (ESA). […]
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California Service Dog Requirements
California allows people with disabilities to live, travel, and go about their daily lives in the presence of a service dog. Service dogs are afforded certain rights in the State of California that allow them to access public spaces that normally don’t allow pets. Californians are protected by both federal and state laws, including under […]
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ADA Service Dog Laws
You have legal rights in every city and state if you’re a service dog owner, thanks to one important U.S. federal law: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law is the reason why you can take your service dog to restaurants, stores, hospitals, and other public spaces where pets can’t go. Under the ADA, […]
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How to Train a Service Dog for Anxiety – 6 Important Steps
We’ve probably all seen a service dog helping to guide a person that is physically challenged but did you know you can also have a service dog if you suffer from anxiety? Dogs can be especially helpful to those that suffer from any number of mental or emotional issues such as PTSD or social anxiety. […]
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Guide for Traveling with a Service Dog in Europe
Traveling is exciting. Taking in new sites, discovering interesting people, and making memories are all things a wonderful vacation should be. These expectations shouldn’t change because you need to travel with a service dog. However, before you book your flight, there are some things you will need to keep in mind when traveling to Europe […]
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How to Get a Service Dog
Have you ever wondered what a service dog can do and what steps are needed to acquire one? A service dog is a canine trained to perform tasks for a person with a physical or mental disability. The job completed by the service dog has to be directly related to the handler’s condition. In this article, we […]
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