service dog rights

Service dogs assist people with all kinds of disabilities. It may help people with vision and hearing impairments, mobility issues, certain mental health conditions, and seizures. Service dogs improve handlers’ quality of life and allow them to live more independently. The service dog acquisition process can be complex. You must work with healthcare professionals to determine eligibility, find a service dog provider, apply for ownership, ensure your dog is trained, and cover necessary costs. With the proper guidance, you will soon have your service dog.  This article will explain how to get a service dog so you know what’s involved.  Determining [...]

Service dogs are everyday heroes trained to help individuals with disabilities by performing specific tasks or jobs to ensure the individual is as safe as possible. Service dogs play an instrumental role in the safety, protection, and well-being of the individuals they assist. Oftentimes, the general public may not be aware of the importance of service dogs and the role they play. In addition, people on the street may not have an appreciation, or understanding, that the service dog is working when he or she is with their person. This is where service dog vests and harnesses can be of [...]

Service dogs are a blessing - but how do you get a service dog? Who qualifies for a service dog? What all do you have to do? These are questions that I get all the time, being a service dog handler myself. So, I have put together a comprehensive guide: “What does it take to have a service dog?” 1. You Must Have a Disability That Qualifies You for a Service Animal There are many different disabilities that qualify you to have a service dog. In many cases, these disabilities may be invisible. Some examples of disabilities that [...]