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Me and Dougal!Welcome to my Blog. This Blog is focused on me and my service dog Dougal. Our training, our...- Abhean
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Peaches NiamhWith a new puppy in the house, I have decided to split my normal Blog into two. One for Dougal...
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Maisie 'n' MeMaisie had a rough start in life. But it worked in our favor. After being bred on her first heat...- MrsTom
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SDA Articles
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Top Ten Things Service Dog Handlers Wish People Knew
Service dogs are important to the lives of many disabled people, giving them independence and keeping them safe. Eckerd's community has students and faculty with service dogs and it can be frustrating when others don't know how to act around service dogs, or understand their important role in... -
NIH Study Underscores Benefits of Service Dogs for PTSD Veterans
At the end of 2023, things were looking bleak for Tim Cleveland, a military veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). "I was basically at the end of my rope," he says. "I had been suicidal in the past, was feeling really depressed, and I was tired of meds and going to counseling—it... -
Pre-Employment: Interviews, Hiring, and Examinations
Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to job applicants? Yes. It is important to know how the ADA protects job seekers with disabilities. The employment section of the ADA (Title I) prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities. This includes job... -
Reasonable Accommodations, Title 1 & Alternate Accommodations
Many people mix up service dog access when attempting to take their service dog to work, as they understand the basic public access guidelines that they deal with on a daily basis. However, they are two completely different monsters. Most service dog handlers are used to the typical Title 2 and... -
JAN Service Dogs in the Work Place
Introduction Because more people are using service animals, employers are receiving more requests from employees who want to use their service animals in the workplace. The following are some of the issues these employers face and practical guidance to address the issues. This guidance is based... -
Some States and Service Dogs in Training
Some US states have some peculiar laws when talking about service dogs in training (SDiT) in public access situations. Service Dogs in Training are not covered by federal law or guidelines here in the United States. Most states have taken that slack up and written their own laws for those dogs... -
How to Pick a Breeder of a Prospective Service Dog
by Julia Markham, RPh Prospective service dog breeders vary widely in their practices, and this strongly affects whether they're the right service dog breeders for you. It's so important to start out right and avoid mistakes at this stage! Be sure to consult Julia's advice below, and rely on... -
How to Train Your Dog to Be a Service Dog: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Service dogs provide invaluable assistance to people with physical, emotional, or psychological disabilities. These dogs are specially trained to perform specific tasks that their owners can't do on their own. While it may seem like a difficult process, training your dog to be a... -
Know Your Rights! Pet Screening and Assistance Animals
1. What is pet screening? Pet screening is basically a background check on a tenant's pet dog, cat, or other animal. It is a way for landlords to get information about a prospective tenant's pet prior to approving their rental application or prior to an existing tenant getting a new pet. The... -
Service Dogs and Doctors Letters (US)
One of the most asked questions I see when asking about what is needed for Service Dogs as far as paperwork is concerned. The answer is mixed depending on what the person is referring to. There are also what I refer to as best practices. American Disability Act (ADA) The ADA gives us the basic...
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Abhean
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The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small, sturdy herding breed from Wales, popularly known as a Corgi. With a long body and short legs, Corgis are... -
Shetland Sheepdog
- Abhean
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They are highly trainable and thrive in active households where they can participate in activities such as obedience, agility, or simply playing... -
Bearded Collie
- Abhean
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Due to their energy and quickness, Bearded Collies excel in competing in obedience, rally, agility, and other dog sports. They’re highly... -
Delaware White Cane Law
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2 Del.C. § 1917; 16 Del.C. § 3042F; 16 Del.C. § 3056F; 16 Del.C. § 9501 - 9506; 21 Del.C. § 4144; 6 Del.C. § 4501 - 4516; 31 Del.C. § 2117 -
Connecticut Service Dog Law
- Abhean
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Title 13b. Transportation. Chapter 244C. Transportation Network Company Vehicles § 13b-119. Transportation network company driver requirements... -
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Colorado Service Dog Laws
- Abhean
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, approximately 10.3 percent of Colorado's population reported having a disability... -
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Arizona Service Dog Law 11-1024
- Abhean
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Alaska Admin. Code § 30.610
- Abhean
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Section 6 AAC 30.610 - Accommodations for service animals and alert animals. -
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Service Animals in Alabama Housing
- Abhean
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It's against the law in Alabama to discriminate against anyone with a physical disability in leased or purchased housing accommodations. You must... -
Alabama Rules for Having Your Service Animal in Public
- Abhean
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Under the ADA, a public accommodation can't ask you questions about your disability or demand to see certification or other proof of your animal's... -
Which Public Accommodations Must Allow Service Animals in Alabama
- Abhean
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Both Alabama law and the ADA require all public accommodations to allow you to have your service animal with you. But each law defines public... -
Emotional Support Animals Under Alabama Law
- Abhean
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Neither the ADA nor Alabama's service animal law covers emotional support animals (ESAs). Emotional support animals provide a sense of safety...
