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  1. Abhean

    Social Anxiety & Service Dogs

    Question for those who specifically have social anxiety and a service dog. How did you compensate for your anxiety while out in public with your dog? My social anxiety is different than most others. As a combat vet I have what is known as hypervigilant behavior. I am always classifying people...
  2. Abhean

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

    Abhean has published a news story: 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...
  3. Abhean

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

    Abhean has published a news story: Riding With Lyft And Uber Isn’t A Joy For Disabled People With Service Animals - Read the full story here...
  4. Abhean

    Outside Article Canine Companion Helps Local Vet Find Peace After Service

    Abhean has published a news story: Canine Companion Helps Local Vet Find Peace After Service - After nearly twenty years in the military, Sam Hampton has acclimated to civilian life thanks to the aid of Jax, a rescue dog who has helped with his PTSD. Read the full story here...
  5. Abhean

    Outside Article Petition Opposing Uber/Lyft

    Abhean has published a news story: Petition Opposing Uber/Lyft - Self-Identification for Service Animal Handlers Read the full story here...
  6. Abhean

    Getting a service dog at 30 almost ruined my marriage. Then, it saved it.

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Getting a service dog at 30 almost ruined my marriage. Then, it saved it.. Please add to the discussion here.
  7. Abhean

    Outside Article NY Dog Film Festival category honors PTSD service dogs

    Abhean has published a news story: NY Dog Film Festival category honors PTSD service dogs - Annual event raises funds, helps to show veterans that there is hope at the end of a leash. Read the full story here...
  8. Abhean

    Outside Article A healing hero with four legs: Service dog provided through Armstrong helps veteran with daily life

    Abhean has published a news story: A healing hero with four legs: Service dog provided through Armstrong helps veteran with daily life - For the past six years, Army veteran Randy Wentworth, 62, has been assisted in daily life by his military service dog, Dennis. Read the full story here...
  9. Abhean

    Outside Article Worth the wait: Son with Down syndrome gets service dog

    Abhean has published a news story: Worth the wait: Son with Down syndrome gets service dog - Two years ago, the Pilcher family was in the process of raising money for a service dog for their family to support their oldest son, Cyrus, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Read the full story...
  10. Abhean

    Outside Article Jackson, a service dog, stays by Veteran’s side

    Abhean has published a news story: Jackson, a service dog, stays by Veteran’s side - Service dog supports his Veteran as she faces PTSD Read the full story here...
  11. Abhean

    Outside Article Rideshare driver accused of threatening to kill passenger over service dog complaint

    Abhean has published a news story: Rideshare driver accused of threatening to kill passenger over service dog complaint - Read the full story here...
  12. Abhean

    Outside Article A CT service dog is credited with saving life of his person. Here’s why he’s getting national recognition

    Abhean has published a news story: A CT service dog is credited with saving life of his person. Here’s why he’s getting national recognition - A Connecticut service dog has been named a top 25 semifinalist in the 2024 Hero Dog Awards after being credited with saving the life of his handler...
  13. Abhean

    Outside Article Lyft Driver Allegedly Refused To Pick Up A Passenger With A Service Dog, Violating ADA Guidelines — But People Are Defending The Driver

    Abhean has published a news story: Lyft Driver Allegedly Refused To Pick Up A Passenger With A Service Dog, Violating ADA Guidelines — But People Are Defending The Driver - She may have violated the The Americans with Disabilities Act, but the internet was on her side. Read the full story here...
  14. Abhean

    Outside Article Denied: the rise of fake service dogs and the harm it's doing to those that are 'legit'

    Abhean has published a news story: Denied: the rise of fake service dogs and the harm it's doing to those that are 'legit' - For Elizabeth Hartranft, a February trip with her husband from North Dakota to Tampa was supposed to be a getaway. Read the full story here...
  15. Abhean

    Outside Article Non-profit threatens to take service dogs from disabled veterans

    Abhean has published a news story: Non-profit threatens to take service dogs from disabled veterans - Two families of Oklahoma City veterans spoke out Friday after being threatened by a non-profit to take away their service dogs. Read the full story here...
  16. Abhean

    Service Dog Access: Know the Rules and Your Rights (Florida) [Deleted]

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Service Dog Access: Know the Rules and Your Rights (Florida). Please add to the discussion here.
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