Any Other Service Dog Yorkies?

[yorkiemini]

Originally Posted by Stormyw2000

Wow - so much has happened in my life since I adopted Benji. He's the most amazing dog I've ever known. He also started alerting to migraines not long after I posted here. I started a new med that gives me nightmares and Benji wakes me up. He sniffs me, decides where the inflammation is the worst, and snuggles against the spot like a heating pad. I worked and worked with him in obedience and did an agility class for fun (where we learned that he is incredibly agile and I am not!) and he passed his CGC with flying colors. I worked on training to meet SD guidelines and he's a rockstar. He can navigate revolving doors, rapid transit, escalators, and just about anything we encounter. I recently had to stop working because of my health, but before that, Benji came to work with me every day using a shared ride service for the disabled. We met a lovely man who worked and lived near us so was frequently scheduled for the same bus. Benji was the "dog of honor" at our wedding last December.

Lovely!

[Vereen]

What a great story!

[KairaPup]

Mine is a cross and she is my service dog. She's an autism dog, trained to respond to panic attacks, learning to interfere with OCD behaviors, wake me up to an alarm, and retrieve.

This thread made my head hurt- I know some of the comments are older but NSAR is not a legit registry, pretending to have a service dog IS fraud, and an ESA does not get public rights of any kind.

[Mayzoo]

We are training ours to be a service dog (autism). He has been in training for about 8 weeks now. He has been received very well everywhere we go. I always call a new place in advance and inform them he is a service dog in training (SDIT) and ask may I bring him in. They do not have to admit an SDIT, but so far, no one has said no. We do live in a small town, and everyone here knows my kiddo and everyone is really pulling for her to be the most she can be.

We are training him to the Public Access Test standards. I keep a log book of all the training he undergoes, just in case I am ever asked. I also bought the book The Guide to Training an Autism Assistance Dog, and it has helped a little.

Now everyone in town knows my daughter's name, and our pups name, but hardly anyone knows my name LOL.

[Mayzoo]

Originally Posted by KairaPup

Mine is a cross and she is my service dog. She's an autism dog, trained to respond to panic attacks, learning to interfere with OCD behaviors, wake me up to an alarm, and retrieve.

This thread made my head hurt- I know some of the comments are older but NSAR is not a legit registry, pretending to have a service dog IS fraud, and an ESA does not get public rights of any kind.

As far as I am aware EVERY registry and certification web site out there are not legitimate. The only legitimate certification is one that is assigned by a trained handler. All others are out to earn money from those who are ignorant of the fact that they need not certify or register their service dog, or those who are trying to pass off an untrained pet as a service dog. Service dogs must perform three tasks that mitigate the disability of their handler, any less and they are not considered a service dog.

[matese]

I once knew a young man whose GF was deaf, she had 3 service dogs, Poodle mix, Pit Bull and a yorkie. When they broke up he kept the yorkie and the service dog tag just to be able to take the dog in stores and buses,the yorkie had no service dog training what so ever, talk about unethical ppl.

[mscat]

I have 2 service dogs, they are legit. My 22 yr old son has autism and M.R. We trained Suzi to be his service dog who is our Yorkie Suzi. He can now take pretty good care of her with assistance, Suzi never leaves his side . We obtained a detailed letter from My son's psyhatrist. to have her, service dogs can be trained by the owner, to do specific tasks. They do not need professional training. However, I think it is a good idea especially when their are serious disabilities .
My other service dog is for me, she is also legit. She's a Shih Tzu, which assists me with multiple psychiatric disabilities. It may seem like my son and I are a mess however, with the service dogs they are a blessing.

[cmcanulty]

My 11 year old yorkie just died of kidney failure. She was a therapy dog registered with Pet Partners (formerly Delta Society) and Love on a leash. For the last 5 years she was also my medical alert service dog, as I am a disabled vet.

[yorkiemini]

My Cali is a hearing dog. She was trained at a facility that trained hearing dogs and has been a god send. Could not drive without her. She was a real hero on a transatlantic flight when she "heard" and alerted to running water on the airplane that turned out to be a major leak that would have resulted in the plane having to have turned back if she had not heard it. She got steak from first class that flight

Love to hear about our little pups who have a job they do so well!

[4OC]

Originally Posted by Mayzoo

Service dogs must perform three tasks that mitigate the disability of their handler, any less and they are not considered a service dog.

ADA does not require a 3 number of tasks. They only require the dog be individually trained to mitigate a disability. The 3 task rule is only because some schools require this but it is not the law.

[BayleighL]

Originally Posted by Cat Hunter

Phoebe is cute!!

I am replying to all the people who posted on this thread. First of all thank you for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate your input.
My dog helps me even when I am not at home, he came with me to Washington DC for five days and he not only reminded me to take my medicine he also helped me with my fear of flying! This was the first time in ages that I did not take a tranquilizer before flying. I needed to be sure to keep my wits about me as this was Mogwi's first flight. The stewardess let me keep him on my lap almost the whole flight. Having him on my lap, stroking and talking to him was immensely calming to me and removed my need for the tranquiler all together. I have been taking pre flight tranquilizers for 8 years now! I took him on as a pet so I had to pay $100 per segment and on the way back the stewardess did not allow me to have him on my knee, causing major stress to Mogwi and me. The other passengers were not too happy either. The difference was like night and day. What can I do to make sure he is allowed on my lap? It seems that it is a question of the personal preference of the stewardess, so basically if she/he does not like dogs I have to take a tranquilizer, seems very unfair.

Where a pet (as opposed to service or therapy) dog is allowed to sit is not the preference of the flight attendant. It is determined by each airline. Each airline can decide if pets are allowed and can limit which breeds are allowed. The FAA indicates there will be a carrier that must fit under the seat and be there for taxiing, take-off, and landing. The carrier and the dog are considered to be your carry-on. Most airlines in my experience require the dog to remain in the carrier for the entire flight. Some flight attendants will allow some accommodation for a dog who is having an issue, which may bend the airline rule but insures fellow passengers are not disturbed by a whining, barking dog. Some can be flat out rude.


I would suggest that you work with your vet to have a medication for your dog with you that can calm the dog in case he is distressed in his carrier. There are prescription and non-prescription options. And work with your doctor to make sure you are also comfortable. Our pets react to our stress, too. That way in worst case scenarios you are both OK. Beyond that, shop airlines to find one with policies that better match your needs and work to get your dog certified in a way that he can fly without confinement.


We fly with our yorkie and she's getting better all the time but we have had a couple of really tense flights over her short 2.5 years where despite meds she was not comfortable. The pressurization of the cabin that can bother people's ears bothers her. We give her something to chew and swallow during that time. During the flight we will sometimes have her carrier in our lap and put a hand in to pet her. It's not very comfortable and makes a beverage or food a little tricky. She wears jammies because she gets cold on the floor of the plane. She's trained to go to the bathroom on a piddle pad. So, about 2 hours into a flight I will take her in her carrier to the bathroom, lay a piddle pad on the floor, take her out and let her go. She knows what to do! It's a very tight fit...me, her, the carrier and a piddle pad under my feet, but she's so much more comfortable for the rest of the flight. We use a piddle pad in the airport bathroom before boarding, too.


Training your pet for any kind of travel is a challenge. It's important to know the rules, explore how to do what's best for your pet within those rules, and work hard to train your pet to be comfortable.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by BayleighL

Where a pet (as opposed to service or therapy) dog is allowed to sit is not the preference of the flight attendant. It is determined by each airline. Each airline can decide if pets are allowed and can limit which breeds are allowed. The FAA indicates there will be a carrier that must fit under the seat and be there for taxiing, take-off, and landing. The carrier and the dog are considered to be your carry-on. Most airlines in my experience require the dog to remain in the carrier for the entire flight. Some flight attendants will allow some accommodation for a dog who is having an issue, which may bend the airline rule but insures fellow passengers are not disturbed by a whining, barking dog. Some can be flat out rude.


I would suggest that you work with your vet to have a medication for your dog with you that can calm the dog in case he is distressed in his carrier. There are prescription and non-prescription options. And work with your doctor to make sure you are also comfortable. Our pets react to our stress, too. That way in worst case scenarios you are both OK. Beyond that, shop airlines to find one with policies that better match your needs and work to get your dog certified in a way that he can fly without confinement.


We fly with our yorkie and she's getting better all the time but we have had a couple of really tense flights over her short 2.5 years where despite meds she was not comfortable. The pressurization of the cabin that can bother people's ears bothers her. We give her something to chew and swallow during that time. During the flight we will sometimes have her carrier in our lap and put a hand in to pet her. It's not very comfortable and makes a beverage or food a little tricky. She wears jammies because she gets cold on the floor of the plane. She's trained to go to the bathroom on a piddle pad. So, about 2 hours into a flight I will take her in her carrier to the bathroom, lay a piddle pad on the floor, take her out and let her go. She knows what to do! It's a very tight fit...me, her, the carrier and a piddle pad under my feet, but she's so much more comfortable for the rest of the flight. We use a piddle pad in the airport bathroom before boarding, too.


Training your pet for any kind of travel is a challenge. It's important to know the rules, explore how to do what's best for your pet within those rules, and work hard to train your pet to be comfortable.

If you get a letter from a doctor that says your pet is an emotional support dog then they are allowed to sit on your lap and you don't have to pay for them.

[BayleighL]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

If you get a letter from a doctor that says your pet is an emotional support dog then they are allowed to sit on your lap and you don't have to pay for them.

From the ADA:
Emotional support and psychiatric service animals – Individuals who travel with emotional support animals or psychiatric service animals may need to provide specific documentation to establish that they have a disability and the reason the animal must travel with them. Individuals who wish to travel with their emotional support or psychiatric animals should contact the airline ahead of time to find out what kind of documentation is required.
Examples of documentation that may be requested by the airline: Current documentation (not more than one year old) on letterhead from a licensed mental health professional stating (1) the passenger has a mental health-related disability listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV); (2) having the animal accompany the passenger is necessary to the passenger’s mental health or treatment; (3) the individual providing the assessment of the passenger is a licensed mental health professional and the passenger is under his or her professional care; and (4) the date and type of the mental health professional’s license and the state or other jurisdiction in which it was issued.16 This documentation may be required as a condition of permitting the animal to accompany the passenger in the cabin.

[BayleighL]

It is so important for people with disabilities to be able to have their service animals with them. I worry that if people who just want to take their pets with them shop for a way the result will be harmful for people with disabilities and will cause airlines to refuse paying pet passengers. Please be honest and truthful!


Some Pet Owners Game the Emotional Support Animal System to Fly Pets for Free


Some Pet Owners Game the Emotional Support Animal System to Fly Pets for Free - ABC News

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by BayleighL

It is so important for people with disabilities to be able to have their service animals with them. I worry that if people who just want to take their pets with them shop for a way the result will be harmful for people with disabilities and will cause airlines to refuse paying pet passengers. Please be honest and truthful!


Some Pet Owners Game the Emotional Support Animal System to Fly Pets for Free


Some Pet Owners Game the Emotional Support Animal System to Fly Pets for Free - ABC News

I mentioned the emotional support thing because the women said she had very bad flight anxiety so she would qualify for it I wasn't mentioning it to "fake" it.