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Psychiatric Service Dog
Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSDs) are hard at work helping people with invisible mental health conditions. While most people think of service dogs as assisting with physical disabilities, PSDs are trained to help with mental health conditions and have the same legal rights as service dogs that assist with physical disabilities. We will explain what psychiatric […]
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Can Landlords Deny a Service Dog?
Under the Fair Housing Act, housing providers such as landlords, HOAs, co-ops, and condos must reasonably accommodate service dogs. Housing providers can only deny a tenant’s request to live with their service dog in limited circumstances. In this article, we’ll explore what these exceptions are and what rights you have as a service dog owner […]
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How to Certify a Service Dog
Wondering how you can certify a service dog? You should first be aware that “certifying” a service dog may not mean what you think. What the law says: Under U.S. service dog laws, you cannot qualify for a service dog just by obtaining a certification. Certifications are obtained by service dog owners as an optional […]
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Emotional Support Dog Requirements
Are you confused when it comes to emotional support dog requirements? You’re not alone. There is a lot of information out there on this important subject, some of which is misleading or just plain false. If you want to designate your dog as an emotional support dog (ESD), it’s important to understand all of the […]
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Emotional Support Cat
Can Cats be Emotional Support Animals? Cats make wonderful pets. But did you know they can also provide those with emotional challenges the added support they need to live a full life? In this article, we will explore the following: What is an emotional support cat? The ESA certification and registration process Types of animals […]
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Service Dog Laws – Know your rights
Do you know what to do and say when you are traveling with your Service Dog? Taking the step to adopt and train a service dog is tough work. The bond a handler and a service dog develops is one of the deepest and most meaningful relationships that exist. A challenge many service dog handlers […]
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