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    Outside Article Fran Drescher Says Being 'rarely Alone Without' Her Service Dog Helps Her PTSD.

    13 May 2022·2-min read Fran Drescher says her dog helps her life with PTSD credit:Bang Showbiz Fran Drescher says being "rarely alone without " her service dog helps her PTSD. The former 'The Nanny' star "has managed to get on" living her life with the condition since she and her friend were...
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    Video Florida Teen Accused Of Stealing SUV With Service Dog 'Thor' Inside

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    Outside Article Service Dog Bites Passenger, American Airlines Employee At Denver International Airport

    A service dog bit two people last week at Denver International Airport. The airport's media team confirmed that an incident took place last week between an employee of American Airlines and a passenger with a service dog. Bella, a Belgian Malinois, bit the airline worker and a passenger waiting...
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    Outside Article Service Dog In Training Shows Promise

    All dogs may go to Heaven, but not all dogs can work as a service canine while here on earth. It takes a lot of patience, time, training and funding to transform a candidate into a qualified service dog. One of those candidates currently in training is Buzz, a golden retriever, enrolled in the...
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    Outside Article Miami-Dade Blind Woman Says Uber Driver Refused Her A Ride Over Service Dog

    An Aventura woman shared a video showing the Uber driver who refused to give her a ride. Robbie Esper, who is legally blind and uses hearing aids, said the ride was canceled because of her service dog Ted. "She went ballistic on me and she said she was going to call the police," Esper said...
  6. Puppy Fear Periods: Why Is My Puppy Suddenly Afraid?

    Puppy Fear Periods: Why Is My Puppy Suddenly Afraid?

    By Sassafras Lowrey, CTDI Updated: Apr 20, 2021 | 4 Minutes – American Kennel Club Have a new puppy? There's a lot to get used to and prepare for, but one thing that often gets overlooked is puppy fear periods. Puppies go through an important socialization period from approximately three weeks...
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    Outside Article Court Holds “Bully Breed” Dog That Identifies Onset Of Panic Attack Is A Service Animal

    Seyfarth Synopsis: A Puerto Rico federal court holding reminds us that an animal that performs work or tasks for a person with a psychiatric disability – such as identifying the onset of a panic attack and taking action to mitigate its effect – is a service animal. It is a common misconception...
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    Outside Article The Concept Of A Service Dog Didn’t Arise Until The 1970s, But There Are Many Examples Of Dogs Helping People Throughout History

    by Emily Chan There has been evidence showcasing canines' relationship with humans since prehistoric times. Approximately 15,000 years ago, early humans began taming wolves, turning the predatory wild animals into loyal companions of several different breeds that helped them with a variety of...
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    Outside Article What Does It Take To Become A Service Dog?

    Robert Kindregan What does it take to become a service dog? On Moncrieff today, expert dog trainer Suzi Walsh said not all dogs have what it takes as it depends on a "combination of factors" that include breed, size, and behaviour. She was speaking after a guide dog in the UK named Trigger...
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    Outside Article Iraq War Veteran With PTSD Says IDHS Won't Allow Service Dog At Work

    SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS/WRSP) — A veteran of the Iraq War with post traumatic stress says the state of Illinois won't allow him to bring his service dog into work. From nightmares to flashbacks, Charles Richardson suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He says Department of Human...
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    Outside Article They Made A Miracle Happen': Family Thanks Community For Help In Purchasing Service Dog

    BENNINGTON, Neb. — A simple push of a button could send an alert that would save 5-year-old Memphis Keck's life. Along with several other medical conditions, Memphis suffers from unpredictable, daily absent seizures, which is why Memphis' parents, Allyson and Trek Keck, were working so hard to...
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    Outside Article It's Discrimination': Driving Company Allegedly Trying To Deny Medical Service Dog From Riding With Owner

    Ryan Walters said he's been taking his 2-year-old PTSD service dog to work with him since they were paired in December A Hamilton man says he's facing "Americans with Disabilities Act discrimination by his employer after they denied him his PTSD service dog. By: Valerie Lyons Posted at 6:41...
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    HUD Charges Georgia Landlords With Housing Discrimination After Denying Tenant With A Disability The Right To Keep Her Service Dog

    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is charging PadSplit, Inc., a property management company, Kevin Lee Forrestal and Lydia Forrestal, the property owners, in Decatur, Georgia, with discrimination against a tenant because of her...
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    Outside Article Service Dog Killed By 3 Pit Bulls In Cape Coral Backyard Attack

    CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A service dog is dead after being attacked by three pit bulls in northeast Cape Coral. Three-year-old Zeta was more than a service dog to Jessica Asencio. The miniature pincher was her best friend. "She would play, lick me on my face. I would snuggle her," Asencio said. On...
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    Outside Article Get Off The Floor': Walmart Customer With POTS Says Employees Denied Her Access To Service Dog

    Many times, when someone brings their service dog into places they are legally allowed to be, an overly concerned store employee or customer can ruin everything. One Walmart shopper whose service dog alerted them to sit down on the ground due to a postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or...
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    Outside Article She Means Everything': Veteran Explains How Service Dog, Retrieving Freedom Changed His Life

    A Veteran explained how a service dog and Retrieving Freedom changed his life. By: Caroline Hogan Posted at 5:27 PM, Jan 10, 2024 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' latest report shows the veteran suicide rate in Missouri is significantly higher than the national...
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    Outside Article TikToker Balks After She's Confronted For Bringing Service Dog Into Target Near Food Items

    AB Keith Jan. 13, 2024 @serviceaussiebailey/TikTok People on social media are coming to the defense of a TikToker who was confronted by a stranger in Target who shamed her for bringing her service dog near food items. TikToker @serviceaussiebailey and her incredibly well-behaved and attentive...
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    Outside Article Shopper Questioned For Having Her Service Dog In Target Because The Store Sells Food

    Stacy Fernandez Posted on Jan 2, 2024 Updated on Jan 2, 2024, 10:52 am CST A fellow customer tried to verbally intimidate a woman grocery shopping in Target with her service dog. The customer said the dog may not be clean enough to be in the store. Viewers are coming to the defense of...
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    Outside Article 'I Thought He Was Dying:' Woman Says Service Dog Was Attacked By Another Dog In St. Augustine

    By Alexus Cleavenger, Action News JaxJanuary 01, 2024 at 4:46 pm EST New Florida bill could address dangerous dogs ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A St. Augustine woman wants to ensure a dog is in responsible hands after she said her service dog was attacked by another dog. Action News Jax obtained...
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    Outside Article 6th Circuit Affirms Denial Of Student Nurse's Service Dog

    By: CORY LINSNER December 21, 2023 A hospital reasonably concluded that a student nurse's service dog posed a direct threat to the health a safety of patients and that the accommodations needed to mitigate the risk of the dog's allergens were not reasonable, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of...
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