Q&A: What are some facts about seeing-eye dogs?

seeing eye dog

Seeing-eye dogs enable people who are blind or visually-impaired to regain their independence. These dogs help you move around obstacles, and are in fact more clever than you think. Here are interesting things about seeing-eye dogs:

  • Seeing-eye dogs can sense when walking can put their owners in danger, even if their owners give the instruction. So, a seeing-eye dog will disobey the instruction on purpose.
  • Dogs with mild temperaments are used as seeing-eye dogs. Great examples are Golden Retrievers and Labradors. Labradoodles and German Shepherds are also good options.
  • When a seeing-eye dog is wearing its harness, it knows that it is supposed to work. It can behave differently without its harness. The dog will want to play and relax just like regular house pets.

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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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Pet Care Challenges Sparked the Idea for a Pet Wellness Business

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Vaibhav Jain, Minal Kaushik and Yasir Khalil started a pet wellness service named Cozo Pet. Cozo Pet will be there to help pet parents discover and book personalized services for their fur babies. These services include grooming, vaccination, pet walking, and pet sitting.

The idea for this business was born out of the realization that pet parents often face challenges such as transportation for their pets, the lack of a pet-friendly infrastructure, and the lack of professionals who are trained to handle different dog breeds.

The trio started offering 600 sessions in November 2018 and was able to perform a total of 91,000 sessions up to May 2019. They also have 200 trained professionals and almost 550 freelancers on their team.

Article source: The Times of India

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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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Rape Crisis Center Therapy Dogs Help Victims in Their Journey to Recovery

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Dogs have an amazing ability to sense human emotions quickly. They also help bridge the gap between verbal and non-verbal language. Canberra Rape Crisis Centre uses therapy dogs to offer support to victims.

Penny Pestano, the service director, has lived with pet dogs for a long time until she decided to take them to work. She brought a dog to the center for the first time in 2016. Mahlee, her trained therapy dog, has been a great help to Canberra ever since.

Chief executive officer Chrystina Stanford said that a lot of the people who come to Canberra have difficulty expressing what’s happened to them, so when the dogs join the sessions, victims get to pat them and be able to talk about how they feel. Canberra Rape Crisis Centre also takes the therapy dogs to schools.

Article and photo source: canberratimes.com.au

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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Resident Dog Retires from Nursing Home

therapy dog charlie

Meet Charlie, an adorable, furry “employee” at Heritage Health in Bloomington. While Charlie has not been certified as a therapy dog, he greets Heritage Health residents and allows them to pet him.

However, Charlie is now 15 years old and the staff has started planning for Charlie’s retirement. Alison Skelton, the community relations coordinator, says that Charlie can no longer walk like he used to and works fewer hours. On Friday, June 21, Heritage Health finally celebrated his retirement. Also, the staff is hoping to look for a successor, a facility dog, that can live in the nursing home. They’re considering Paws Giving Independence.

Article and photo source: pantagraph.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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Q&A: Can you bring your emotional support animal on flights?

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The short answer is yes, your emotional support animal can fly with you on planes.

However, you also need to know that many domestic airlines have stricter rules in place because too many passengers are taking advantage of laws regarding the transport of these animals. Be responsible for checking each airline’s requirements and notify them earlier about your plan to travel with an emotional support animal.

The basic requirement would be an emotional support animal (ESA) travel letter provided to you by a licensed medical professional which states your need for the 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.

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Annual Holiday Allows Pet Owners to Bring Their Dogs to Work

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“Bring Your Dog To Work Day” is what you think it is. It’s a special holiday (on June 21) where dog owners can take their pooches to the office. On this day, dogs are given the chance to become awesome co-workers.

The holiday was started in the United States by Pet Sitters International (PSI). On the other hand, the UK celebrates this holiday by raising money for All Dogs Matter, an organization that rescues and rehabilitates, and rehomes dogs.

Are you excited for the holiday? If you are, know that you don’t need to register to participate. Simply ask permission from your boss if you can bring your dog to work.

Article source: independent.co.uk

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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Organization Provides Service Dogs to Three US Veterans

chocolate lab service dog

Michael Kidd, Harry Stolberg, and Phil Davanzo, US veterans who are suffering from PTSD, were able to seek comfort in pet therapy, thanks to an organization that trains shelter dogs to become service dogs named Paws of War. The organization has been founded in 2014 and so far they have graduated 102 service dogs.

Stolberg shares that his 3-year old service dog, Rocky, wakes him up from his nightmares. Rocky also helps Stolberg navigate large crowds that could trigger PTSD symptoms.

Kidd, who also suffers from severe PTSD, was able to reduce his intake of medication because of his service dog Millie. He says that Millie places her paws on his shoulder and chest as if she’s saying that she’s here for him.

If you want to learn more about Paws of War and what they do, visit their website.

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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Fundraising Event to Benefit Service Dogs

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The Dog Days 5k and 2 Mile Walk is a fundraising event that was held on June 15, 2019.

This special day was dedicated to helping Hub City Service Dogs, a non-profit organization in Hattiesburg that has been training service animals and providing them to people with disabilities since 2013.

350 people participated in the event, which also included a dog pageant where the dogs could be awarded for being the best dressed, the coolest dog, the most handsome hound, and more.

Angela Davis-Morris, the race director, said that she was completely overwhelmed by the support given by their sponsors and volunteers. The event was able to raise about $20,000.

Article and image source: wdam.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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Bringing Your Emotional Support Animal to Work and South Africa’s Laws

bringing esa to work

Perhaps you already know the rising trend of emotional support animals. While these animals are not regulated in South Africa, their Employment Equity Act (EEA) says that employers should give reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities.

Employers must ask for medical proof that the employee, has indeed, a disability. Next, an employer shall determine whether having the emotional support animal in the workplace is reasonable. They may be required to grant an employee’s request if the animal does not cause a disruption to the workplace, is well-behaved, and if it helps the individual perform his duties better.

Lauren Salt, an executive in ENSafrica’s employment department, says that employers should not dismiss the requests for emotional support animals no matter how absurd they may sound. However, employers should keep in mind that not all requests will be genuine.

Article source: businesstech.co.za

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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Q&A: Are therapy and comfort animals also considered service animals?

guinea pig therapy animal

Many people are confused about the definition of service animals, therapy animals, and emotional support animals. Indeed, there are plenty of different names for these pets that help us handle life’s struggles better.

To clear up the confusion, the ADA says that therapy animals and comfort animals do not qualify as service animals. According to the ADA, therapy animals and comfort animals offer comfort and are not trained to perform specific tasks.

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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