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  1. Raleigh restaurant apologizes, retrains staff after veteran was turned away with his service dog

    The incident, involving Steve Jones and his service dog Koda, highlighted the importance of adhering to federal laws that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Restaurant responds after veteran, service dog turned away Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter A Raleigh restaurant...
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  2. Dogs Inc. training the next generation of service dogs

    Service Dog Dogs Inc. training the next generation of service dogs

    PALMETTO, Fla. - If you see a group of puppies and handlers dressed in purple in a public place in Tampa, chances are they are part of a Dogs Inc. program. Dogs Inc. trains puppies to become service dogs by bringing them to public places across the area. "It's kind of the unknown. When we go...
  3. Restaurant to service dog handler: You can't have that thing in here. What law? Ok, then put it in a cage.

    Service Dog Restaurant to service dog handler: You can't have that thing in here. What law? Ok, then put it in a cage.

    Whiskey by is licensed under Kyle S. Reyes JACKSONVILLE, FL - One might assume that restaurant owners, in their pursuit of business success, would familiarize themselves with state and federal law to ensure compliance. However, a recent incident at Spice Grill Indian Cuisine in Jacksonville...
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    Toxicity Within The Service Dog Community

    Over the years, I have noticed a lot of negativity and toxicity within the service dog community itself, particularly online. It seems like there's a constant battle over what makes a "legitimate" service dog, criticism over gear choices, and even personal attacks on handlers. Has anyone else...
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    Community And Public Interaction With Your Service Dog

    Questions for established Service Dog Teams when it comes to public interactions. Have you encountered any unique or heartwarming interactions in public with your service dog? What were they? How do you handle situations where people misunderstand the role of your service dog?
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    Question Daily Life With Your Service Dog

    Just a couple of questions about your daily life with a service dog. 1. How does your service dog impact your daily routines? 2. What are some unexpected benefits you've noticed since having your service dog? 3. What are some unexpected negatives you've noticed since having your service dog...
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    Badges And BlueSky

    We have a pathway to post on BlueSky now, and also a presence on bluesky to go with the ton of other social media sites we are connected to. On blueSky I have also set up a "service dog" feed there to help capture posts if anyone is interested...
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  8. They’re all good boys and girls, but only some can be service dogs

    Service Dog They’re all good boys and girls, but only some can be service dogs

    Service dog training can run $25,000 or more, according to the American Kennel Club. There can also be a long wait — one to five years — to obtain a service dog, the group Medical Mutts says. Not every puppy can grow up to be a "working" dog. It takes a certain temperament, specific cognitive...
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    Sunshine in the darkness: A veteran's path to hope with a service dog

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Sunshine in the darkness: A veteran's path to hope with a service dog. Please add to the discussion here.
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  10. Sunshine in the darkness: A veteran's path to hope with a service dog

    Sunshine in the darkness: A veteran's path to hope with a service dog

    Sgt. Ryen Macababbad sat on the steps of a former palace in Afghanistan, with her rifle propped up so its muzzle poked into her chin, ready to pull the trigger. It was in the middle of the night in 2012. "All I needed to do was press down," she said in an interview. The road getting there had...
  11. Riding With Lyft And Uber Isn’t A Joy For Disabled People With Service Animals

    Service Dog Riding With Lyft And Uber Isn’t A Joy For Disabled People With Service Animals

    Lyft and Uber drivers have a horrible habit of cancelling on riders with guide dogs. I've extolled the virtues of autonomous vehicles, specifically Waymo, in this column (and elsewhere) on numerous occasions. However imperfect the technology may be, I staunchly believe fully autonomous cars...
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    Outside Article By My Side

    Abhean has published a news story: By My Side - Read the full story here...
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  13. By My Side

    Service Dog By My Side

    ©2024 Dogged Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved U.S. Marine Corps, Purple Heart Recipient Emilio with his PTSD service dog Samson. Premieres Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. on KPBS TV / The film is available for purchase "By My Side" is an intimate portrait of three veterans suffering...
  14. Lions Club fetches pair of autism service dogs for Vernon youth

    Service Dog Lions Club fetches pair of autism service dogs for Vernon youth

    For children on the spectrum, an autism service dog can be life-changing. And now, thanks to BC and Alberta Guide Dogs, the local Lions Club and the hundreds of people who supported a fundraiser this past summer, two more Vernon youth have received that life-changing support. Following a...
  15. Connecticut Service Dog Law

    Connecticut Service Dog Law

    Title 13b. Transportation. Chapter 244C. Transportation Network Company Vehicles § 13b-119. Transportation network company driver requirements. Adoption of policies re drugs and alcohol and illness and fatigue. Operation as transportation network company driver without authority; penalty...
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  16. Colorado Service Dog in Training

    Colorado Service Dog in Training

    Section 24-34-803 - Rights of individuals with service animals (1) A qualified individual with a disability has the right to be accompanied by a service animal individually trained for that individual without being required to pay an extra charge for the service animal in or on the following...
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  17. Colorado Service Dog Laws

    Colorado Service Dog Laws

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, approximately 10.3 percent of Colorado's population reported having a disability in 2015.1 Many of those individuals use a service animal or assistance animal to cope with their disability. This issue brief defines the terms...
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  18. Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act helps Veterans with PTSD

    Service Dog Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act helps Veterans with PTSD

    According to Dr. Kelly Skelton, Atlanta VA Health Care System Section Chief of Acute Mental Health Services, recent research into posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and service animals paved the way for the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act. The...
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  19. Prospect vs. SDIT vs. SD: Which one is my dog?

    Prospect vs. SDIT vs. SD: Which one is my dog?

    by Veronica Morris, PhD with Bradley W. Morris, MA, CPhil When you're training a service dog, there are three terms used to describe the status of your dog that are sometimes not well understood. They are prospect, service dog in training (SDIT), and service dog (SD). What you should call...
  20. Failure!

    Service Dogs Failure!

    Figured it was about time to finish this series, unfortunately, it does not end on a positive note. I have been putting this off for far too long as I have been trying to frame it with less emotion and help you guys understand the circumstances better. First off I think it is okay to give a...
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