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 […]
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 […]
As our society becomes more open about disability and increasing access for all people, getting a certified Service Dog is becoming increasingly popular. How can I register my dog as a Service Dog? A Service Dog is a specially trained animal that performs a task that directly assists a person with a disability. Service Dogs aren’t just […]
There’s a lot of heated conversation over the increased popularity of Emotional Support animals and people improperly claiming their dog as a Service Animal. When people present their dog as a Service Animal but they don’t behave like a specially trained Service Animal, people with legitimate disabilities suffer the consequences. People with psychiatric disabilities, which […]
With so much stigma facing pit bulls these days, a question many people are asking is: “can my pit bull be a service dog”? While the answer should be simple, there are a number of factors that come into play. What’s a pit bull anyway? Pit bulls carry a bad reputation, but the truth is, […]
If you ever come across a Service Dog without a person barking for attention, chances are someone is in trouble. For people who find themselves in everyday dangerous situations due to a disability, dogs can be specially trained to perform amazing tasks. Take this veteran who suffers from PTSD and seizures. Major, a Labrador retriever […]
A lot of people think of service dogs as just guide dogs, but it’s amazing how many other tasks a service dog can be trained to do to help their handler. Let’s break down the areas in which dogs can provide service support. 1) Dogs Can Provide Mobility Assistance For people with physical limitations, service […]