Meet Brooke Baran, a pet lover and owner who’s about to open her new business called Brooke’s Barks and Recreation. She had always wanted to own a dog care business – and now, it’s becoming a reality. In the process, Brooke underwent training with an organization that helps people who want to open their own dog business.

Brooke happily watched as workers were installing a recreational therapy pool for dogs and owners. It’s a large pool that measures 12 feet by 24 feet and it will be used not just for canine exercise, but also for various ailments experienced by canines.

Marilyn Smit of Freeport is excited about the new business. She sees it as a great addition to Freeport and knows that vets will be excited as well!

Article source: JournalStandard.com

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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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Sgt. Benjamin Rexrode works at the University of Virginia’s Police Department and for a very long time, he had wanted to get a therapy dog. He and his wife thought that it would be a good idea for their kids. Also, Ben wanted to be able to bring the dog to UVA.

Finally, he purchased and properly trained a therapy dog which he named Cooper. Cooper is a miniature American shepherd who’s highly motivated by hotdogs, chicken, and cheese! He received 40 hours of in-service training at Positive Paws. To hone his obedient skills, he went out with other certified therapy dogs to schools, hospitals, and other settings.

Ben says that Cooper will also assist the police by helping reduce stress and anxiety in crime victims. For police officers, Cooper will be their mascot!

Article source: University of Virginia News

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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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Have you heard of animal therapy? Animal therapy, also called pet therapy, is a form of therapy where a person with a mental health issue get support from an animal. That animal can be a dog, cat, horse, or fish!

Various mental health problems benefit from animal therapy. They include but are not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Agoraphobia, and more. Children and adults alike can use animal therapy!

Picture this out: Let’s say a patient lacks trust in his surroundings and often feels anxious. Having an animal beside him allows him to cope. The animal will provide psychological and physical stimulation such as encouraging the person to play, walk, go outside, and care for it. As a result, the person’s overall well-being improves.

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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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Bryan Purifoy and his wife LeeAnn were supposed to have a wonderful evening at the Burgundy Hotel, when the hotel receptionist denied them a room. The reason? The couple brought their service dog named Jax, a collie shepherd.

Bryan says that he is frustrated and that he is allowed to go on a date night just like everybody else. The couple expressed they don’t want money or room. All they request is a simple apology from the receptionist.

The hotel owner apologized for the incident and has arranged for the couple and receptionist to meet personally on January 16. The manager also published a statement saying that the hotel happily welcomes service animals and that the incident was a result of room type confusion.

News source: kark.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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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Post-traumatic stress disorder affects the lives of about 20% of veterans who have served in operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. And while service dogs are not considered a cure for PTSD, they empower veterans by serving as a tool that helps overcome the disorder.

K9s for Warriors, a charity and provider of service dogs for disabled American veterans, shares a research study released by Purdue University in 2018. It revealed how veterans with PTSD were able to mentally benefit from service dogs. They had less anger, less anxiety, and better sleep.

Veterans who want to apply for a service dog should provide documentation proving that they have been diagnosed with PTSD. Furthermore, they need to undergo interviews with service dog providers, criminal background checks, and a training course.

News source: militarytimes.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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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Some airlines tend to be very discriminatory against dogs that assist people with disabilities. For example, Air New Zealand doesn’t allow psychological or emotional assistance dogs unless they are headed to the United States. And these dogs are allowed in the cabin.

Kotuku Foundation Assistance Animals Aotearoa founder Merenia Donne says that all commercial airlines have their own rules that are inconsistent.

As a result, the charity has launched a program called Canines in Cabins. This program trains dogs to gain experience on commercial flights and small planes. According to Donne, they want to have a program that all airlines recognize and also assures that dogs are going to be safe and comfortable with their handlers while in flights.

News source: tvnz.co.nz

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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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