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

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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.

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November 2 marks the end of a nearly 18-month program where dogs have undergone an intensive program to finally become service animals.

The said program, Retrieving Independence, sends dogs to be trained by inmates of the Turney Center. First, these inmates need to get qualified and interviewed before they can participate. Training for the dogs allows them to help disabled individuals with health issues like diabetes, seizures, and multiple sclerosis. Dogs are also taught tasks like opening and closing doors and loading the laundry.

Article source: clarksvillenow.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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It’s becoming more challenging for people with mental health disabilities to bring their emotional support animals in public areas. A lot of airlines have now placed limits on ESAs, United Airlines for example, after a passenger carried a peacock with her.

Because of this growing use of ESAs, passengers are confused as to what a true emotional support animal is. Some people take advantage by claiming that their pets are emotional support animals. United Airlines spokesperson Charles Hobart said that this is unfair to those who abide by the rules.

Also, people in public places expect that every assistance animal is trained especially if it wears a vest. But fake emotional support animals misbehave and leave a negative impression in people’s minds. As we can see, more discussion is required regarding the use and behavior of emotional support animals.

Article source: registerguard.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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