Perhaps you want to get your dog certified as an emotional support animal and your landlord asks for a letter. Here is what you need to know. Under the Fair Housing Act, individuals with a disability are protected and entitled to reasonable accommodation. Landlords may however request proof that your dog is certified or a […]
If you’re planning on bringing your service animal with you when you travel, you will need to make sure you have the right documents in place for a smooth trip. A lot of people start registering their dogs, ordering identification, or commissioning a doctor’s note without first looking into what is actually required. To fly […]
A psychiatric service dog can be trained to do incredible things. One thing you might have never thought of training your service animal to do is helping with self harming behaviors, and yes, nail biting is a self harming behavior. People who suffer from ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or other mental health challenges may exhibit […]
There are a lot of questions about fake service dogs, fake certificates, and fake registrations. Even in our chat, people ask if US Service Dog Certification “is legit”. We hope you will take the time to read this before you certify your service dog. There is no official certification that makes your dog a service […]
If you want to bring your dog on an airplane, there are 3 options. Your dog can be a pet in the cabin, a pet in cargo, or a Service Dog in the cabin. Option 1: Your dog is a pet and flies in the cabin with you If you want to bring your dog […]
July 4th is coming up and it’s finally summer for you and your dog this long weekend. Not just because the weather is getting warmer, but because the country is officially back from a very dark time. Everyone is going to be living it to the max. The 2020’s will be a revival of the […]
When it’s just you, your partner, and the dog, life is good. But what happens when you introduce a new baby into the mix? How will your first baby feel? Dogs are all about their routines. When dogs react poorly to a new baby, it’s because their routine is being shaken up and they’re getting […]
You might have heard that ESA dogs are banned on planes. Well, that’s clickbait, sort of. You can still take your ESA dog on a plane, but they will be treated as a pet and will not receive any special treatment. Wall Street Journal reported an update mid-February that the change will cost travelers with pets up to $60 […]
There’s never been a better time to take your dog with you on a road trip. But making sure your trip is dog friendly can seem complicated. You might be wondering what you need to bring your dog to a hotel or what the rules for traveling with your dog are. Don’t let uncertainty stop […]
Most people don’t think about an ESA or Service Dog certification until the same day they need it. If your dog provides you with emotional support or you’ve trained them to perform a task that helps you with a disability, you can register them as a Service Dog or Emotional Support Animal. Certifications are not […]