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Can Landlords, Hotels, and Property Managers Allow Therapy Animals to Reside with Their Owner?

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Question: Can landlords, hotels, and property managers allow therapy animals to reside with its owner?

Answer: There are two types of assistance animals which a landlord, property manager, or hotel must allow to reside with its owner/handler in any residential housing:

  1. Service Animals
  2. Emotional Support Animals

Notice that Therapy Animals are not included in this list.

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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How Should a Service Animal Behave in Public Spaces, Restaurants, and Commercial Buildings?

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Question: How should a service animal behave in public spaces, restaurants, and commercial buildings?

Answer: The animal must obey basic commands and be in your control at all times while in public spaces. It must remain under the table or be lying down on a seat while in restaurants or in commercial buildings. A miniature horse would be kept wherever space allows.

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 text or image below.

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How Can Service Animals Help People with Psychiatric Conditions?

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Question: How can service animals help people with psychiatric conditions?

Answer: A Service Animal can be trained to assist an individual with a psychiatric condition by:

  • Detecting the onset of psychiatric episodes.
  • Reducing the severity of such episodes by performing an action such as pulling on the individual’s clothing.
  • Reminding the individual to take medicine.
  • Providing safety checks or room searches for individuals suffering from PTSD.
  • Interrupting self-mutilation.
  • Removing disoriented individuals from dangerous situations.

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 text or image below.

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Can a Non-Certified Trainer Provide Training for Service Animals?

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Question: Can a non-certified trainer provide training for service animals?

Answer: Service Animals must be trained to perform a specific task for the benefit of its disabled owner/handler. This training may be done by either a certified professional trainer, a non-certified professional trainer, a friend, a family member, or the person with the disability.

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 text or image below.

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Therapy Dog Wears Her Own Cap and Gown at LHS Commencement Ceremony

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Roxy is a nine-year-old Golden Retriever who’s been providing comfort and happiness to the students at Lawrence High School. As a therapy dog for four years now, Roxy joins the seniors as they graduate this spring. Roxy will even wear a cap and gown to join the graduates.

Her owner, English teacher Keri Lauxman, recalls the time when the LHS administration was skeptical about having a new therapy dog around. The school’s previous therapy dog already retired. But because of Lauxman’s persistence, she was able to convince the school.

Roxy is able to sense when something is not right with a student. A junior at the LHS who suffers from depression and anxiety, Andi Grimes, recalls how Roxy sat with him on the floor or spent a quiet moment with him. He expresses his joy that someone like Roxy can understand him.

It’ll be Roxy’s 5th year as a therapy dog for the LHS next year.

Article source: LJworld.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 text or image below.

Army Veteran and Service Dog Were Denied Access at a Lowell Restaurant

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Reggie Smith is an Army veteran who dislikes recalling his experiences in the Gulf War. His wife, Christene Smith, says that Reggie is having nightmares and tends to shut down when he hears certain noises.

When Reggie spoke about his struggles with a Veteran Affairs counselor, he realized that he was going through Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He figured out that he’d seek the assistance of Operation Delta Dog, a nonprofit organization that trains service dogs for veterans.

Finally, a 2-year old labrador chocolate mix named Triton was introduced to Reggie. Reggie said he immediately felt a connection with the dog. Triton would wake him up when he’s having nightmares and nudge him.

Just recently, Reggie had a bad experience when he was denied service at a Lowell restaurant where the employees refused his request to have his service dog with him. Despite Reggie’s explanation about the ADA law, still, they weren’t allowed.

Sarah Stratton, Operation Delta Dog’s operations coordinator, spoke with the restaurant owner, Edil Cunha, whose primary language was Portuguese. Cunha regretted the incident. His friend also explained to Reggie that he wasn’t aware of the ADA.

Because of the incident, Stratton hopes that governments would help create official certifications for service dogs. Since service dogs are going to be here for a long time, educating people would help.

Article source: Sentinel & Enterprise News

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 text or image below.

Can an Airline Require an Assistance Animal to Travel in the Baggage Compartment?

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Question: Can an airline require an assistance animal to travel in the baggage compartment?

Answer: The carrier may not require that the assistance animal travel in the baggage compartment unless the animal poses a threat to other passengers or its presence would cause a significant disruption in cabin service (for example, a miniature horse would likely not be accommodated because of its size).

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 text or image below.

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How Does Having a Registration Certificate Benefit You?

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Question: How does having a registration certificate benefit you?

Answer: Registration is very useful for owners because it can shortcut uncomfortable conversations with landlords, employers, airlines, and business owners.

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 text or image below.

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Can a Housing Provider Hold a Guest Financially Responsible for Their Animals?

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Question: Can a housing provider hold a guest financially responsible for their animals?

Answer: Yes, a housing provider can hold the tenant or hotel guest financially responsible for any property damage or bodily injury caused by the Assistance Animal.

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 text or image below.

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Therapy Dog Pays the Cavs a Visit

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One fan that definitely helped the Cavs succeed last Monday was a therapy dog named REMINGTON. He currently works at the University of North Carolina but was sent to meet the Cavs prior to Game 4 against the Raptors.

J.R. Smith, the team’s forward had a wonderful time with REMINGTON. He’s played with him and helped take his mind off the game. This made him feel much better. Smith says that a therapy dog can indeed help athletes in their games. In fact, the Cavs have been considering getting one.

Source: News5cleveland.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 text or image below.