Unlike service dogs that are certified and trained to help people with disabilities like mental illnesses, visual impairments, seizure disorders, etc, therapy dogs aren’t trained to live with a specific handler. You can think of them as volunteers who provide comfort and affection in clinical settings. To be certified as therapy dogs, these furry friends […]
Psychiatric service dogs are invaluable in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. These amazing dogs are more than just furry friends; they are specially trained to assist people with psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. However, proper training is essential for these special dogs to assist those in need effectively. This article explores the […]
Service dogs are an amazing tool for those with autism and serve as unique companions for individuals that need support throughout their daily lives. However, service dogs may be expensive when purchased outright, and some individuals may not have the means to obtain a fully trained autism service dog. In these cases, training your own […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that regulates service animals and protects them and their users from discrimination. The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal law that works in tandem with the ADA to ensure that service dogs are able to live anywhere with their users, even places that don’t […]
Mississippi, like all states, must follow the federal-wide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which protects public access for service animals. The ADA states that service animals must be able to always accompany their handler for free in public spaces, so long as the service animal isn’t a public safety risk (being aggressive or destructive). Having […]
If you think you could benefit from a service dog but can’t afford one, then training your own can be a good alternative. Training your own dog is often less expensive, allows you to create a stronger bond with your service dog, and may be faster than getting a dog from an organization with a […]
Nevada is a desert state on the west coast, known primarily for its tourist destinations like Las Vegas, Reno, and the Grand Canyon. Nevada follows the federal Americans with Disabilities (or ADA) guidelines, which means that service dogs are allowed everywhere that the handler is allowed to go (so long as their presence isn’t a […]
If you’re interested in training or owning a service dog in Montana, then it is good to know about the laws that regulate service dogs. The most important law is called the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This is a federal law and supersedes all state laws. Where possible, you should abide by both state […]
When it comes to the treatment and use of service dogs, citizens of Idaho must follow the laws laid out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which is a federal policy and thus supersedes state laws. However, the state of Idaho follows the ADA’s laws to a T rather than having separate laws of […]
Service animal laws in Massachusetts, as in most states, are written to the benefit of individuals with disabilities. Massachusetts service animal laws adhere to ADA (“Americans with Disability Act”) guidelines, meaning service dogs are accessible to individuals with sensory, physical, and psychiatric disabilities. Under ADA law, service animals must be dogs, with exceptions made for […]