A parent wrote to a doctor that she has a ten-year-old kid who’s who is on the autism spectrum. She was asking is whether a dog would be a good fit for her son since he asked for a dog. But at the same time, she knows that her son is picky.

Here was the answer:

Dogs, for example, yellow therapy labradors, are known to be loving. They help children and the elderly. Animals have emotions and with that, a person has to first do research and even ask a vet if they can recommend a specific breed. It can be challenging for owners, especially children, to perform the day-to-day chores needed to care for the dog. Puppies need to learn good behavior. Parents must also speak with their kids and review the tasks associated with dog companionship.

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The family of Army Specialist Jake Carroll hosted a memorial 5K to keep alive his memory. Carroll died in action in 2010.

Patriot Rovers, a nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans, named a service dog after Carroll. Now, the service dog (Jake) helps a US Army veteran struggling with PTSD. His name is SSGT Jesus Taitano. He says that Jake’s help to him and his family is priceless.

Carroll’s mother was able to speak with Taitano. She said that his heart was so tender and that she knew he needed the help of a service dog.

David Cantara is the founder of Patriot Rovers. He himself personally trains the dogs. He names each dog after a fallen soldier.

Article source: spectrumlocalnews.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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People aged 50 and older are the ones who benefit the most from dog companionship. Seniors experience loneliness and having a furry friend around decreases the risk of anxiety and depression.

There are many studies that demonstrate that when humans interact with dogs, they feel calmer due to the release of oxytocin, a feel-good hormone. Linda Handlin, a Swedish researcher, was also able to explain that the bond between a woman and dog when they interact is similar to the bond between a mother and child.

When it comes to therapy dogs, yes, they provide calm to their handlers. For example, Sarina Light is diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Because she has a therapy dog, Sunny, she feels more at ease. She also takes Sunny to Madison Heights Older Adult Center each week to bring joy to the seniors.

Overall, dogs improve our quality of life.

Article source: pressandguide.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Penny is a four-month-old Aussiedoodle in training. In July 2019, she will become a certified therapy dog and be part of Ohio University’s Counseling and Psychological Services therapy dog staff.

Rinda Scoggan, a senior counselor at OU CPS, says that what’s important at the moment is that Penny gets to socialize with others, feel comfortable, and establish trust. After certification, Penny will make appearances with groups at the university and join some campus activities.

Samantha Girvan, president of the OU branch of 4 Paws for Ability and a senior studying forensic chemistry, believes that having dogs like Penny teaches students how to properly interact with therapy animals doing their jobs in public.

Article and photo source: thepostathens.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below.