Michiganders with disabilities typically own a service animal who can help them do work or perform certain duties that make their daily life easier. But not just any animal can become a service animal; these unique animal caretakers often undergo extensive, rigorous training to help their human companions navigate these day-to-day tasks. Fortunately, there’s also […]
Animals are capable of some pretty amazing things, including taking care of their human owners. Service animals, as these caretaker animals are called, are specially-trained animals who can do work or perform specific tasks and duties for their disabled owners. But there’s more to this highly specific training than just teaching your dog a few […]
Animals can add a lot to our lives, and service animals are some of the best examples of that. These specially-trained furry friends of ours do work and perform specific tasks for their physically, mentally, or psychologically-disabled owners, all so that they can live richer and more functional lives. Thankfully, the federal government has legal […]
The number of emotional support animals (ESAs) accompanying travelers has increased dramatically, both in planes and within airports. In 2018, Delta Airlines flew over 250,000 ESAs via its international and domestic services. As this number doesn’t appear to be decreasing, Delta has put policies in place to regulate travel with ESAs. While these policies accommodate […]
Traveling with an emotional support animal (ESA) has become more complicated following a recent revision by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to legislation in the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). On top of the additional paperwork that must now be provided for trained service animals (SA) on Delta and United Airlines flights, the policy change […]
Frontier Airlines is one of the least restrictive airlines in allowing your small pets to fly with you, but there have been some major changes to their policies on emotional support animals (ESA). As of February 1, 2021, Frontier Airlines no longer allows ESAs to fly with their owners. However, as required by the Air […]
“Man’s best friend” is a title well-deserved; our furry canine companions not only bring oodles of joy and laughter to our lives, but they can also help disabled individuals live fully functional lives with the proper training. These specially-trained and infinitely talented animals are known as service dogs. Over half a million disabled Americans own […]
On December 2, 2020, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published its final ruling on traveling by air with service animals. In this ruling, protections for Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) were removed from the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). That is to say, airlines are no longer required to allow passengers to bring their ESAs into […]
Is it a Labrador? Is it a Poodle? Could this article have started any other way? This and other such questions will vanish as you look into the adorable, heart-melting eyes of your new Labradoodle and their distinctive fluffy coat and sprightly body. If you’re the new proud parent of a Labradoodle and want some […]
“Walkies” is a word that brings excitement and delight to any dog. After all, walks are without a doubt the best part of their day – awesome smells, quality bonding time, new things to explore. What could be better than that? Sadly, if your dog gets a little too excited on the leash and loves […]