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  1. Abhean

    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...
  2. Abhean

    Laboy-Febo-v.-Acros-Darados-Puerto-Rico 2024-04-20

    In this case, an employee at a fast food restaurant in Puerto Rico mistakenly believed that only "guide dogs for the blind" were allowed inside the restaurant. The restaurant employee told the plaintiff she could not enter the restaurant with her American Bulldog mix (often referred to as a...
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  3. Abhean

    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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    WVU Hearts of Gold

    This thread is for the general discussion of the link WVU Hearts of Gold. Please add to the discussion here.
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  7. WVU Hearts of Gold

    West Virginia WVU Hearts of Gold

    As part of our mission of education, research, and training, Hearts of Gold places service dogs with veterans who have mobility and/or psychiatric disabilities. Mobility and Psychiatric Service Dogs can perform numerous commands after their 2-year training, which can be tailored to client needs...
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    Service Dog Project

    This thread is for the general discussion of the link Service Dog Project. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Massachusetts Service Dog Project

    The Service Dog Project has provided more than 200 certified Great Dane service dogs to people who struggle with their balance and mobility. Our Great Danes are bred, raised, and trained on the SDP farm. During the first month, they are supervised 24/7 by our staff and volunteers. After the dogs...
  10. How Much Does It Cost to Train a Service Dog? 2024 Pricing Update

    How Much Does It Cost to Train a Service Dog? 2024 Pricing Update

    Written by: Lindsey Lawson Last Updated on March 22, 2024 by Lindsey Lawson The Importance of Professionally Trained Service Dogs Service Dog Training Cost Areas of Training Service Dog Price Range by Type Additional Costs Service Dog Selection Training Period a Service Dog Most Common Service...
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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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    Space Coast Service Dogs

    This thread is for the general discussion of the link Space Coast Service Dogs. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Florida Space Coast Service Dogs

    Ambassador Bullies Dog Training, Inc. is a South Brevard based, in-home dog training company that helps dog owners understand how to manage their dogs using our proven methods. We do NOT believe in "one size fits all" training. Each individual dog and owner are at different levels of ability...
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    Coastal Service Dogs

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    Maryland Coastal Service Dogs

    We wanted to start a program that could help those going through the journey of getting a service dog. This organization was founded by disabled women who have been through this process themselves. The majority of our Coastal team have had their lives greatly improved by their own service dogs...
  16. Abhean

    The Effects Of Service Dogs For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Their Caregivers: A Cross

    Abhean submitted a new resource: The effects of service dogs for children with autism spectrum disorder and their caregivers: a cross - Despite the anecdotal evidence supporting the benefits of service dogs for autistic children.. Read more about this resource...
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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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    • Forum: Service Dogs in the News
  18. Abhean

    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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    • Forum: Service Dogs
  19. Abhean

    Resource Specially Trained Dogs Help Reduce Seizure Frequency in Adults With Epilepsy 2024-03-01

    By Thomas R. Collins February 29, 2024 In the first effort to evaluate the intervention using a randomized design, researchers found that having a seizure dog reduced the frequency of seizures in adults with severe refractory epilepsy, according to new findings published in Neurology on Feb...
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    • Category: Studies
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    Doggy-U

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