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Originally Posted by michiko  I personally (I can respect others' difference in opinions...) don't like to sneak my dogs in because I have the reason for bringing Haruka to travel. I always paid for pet fee before I spoke to my doctor. I went through the right process to be able to travel with Haruka. So I don't understand it.
For me when they ask if Haruka is the emotional support dog.. I say "yes she gives me support my physical and emotional well being due to my chronic illness." But then they say " you have to be treated by a mental health clinician..." The way they speak is like "ya.. you must have a mental illness..." I mean there is nothing wrong with seeing therapist or psychiatrist. I have been actually seeing someone to overcome my diagnose... at specialized hospital for my illness... but I just didn't like the tone that this rep had... I hate this labeling thing.... it is not respectful. If I say that I have the vest, doctor's letter, and the dog is trained, what is the problem? He definitely had problems that I have trained her.... Who can train her best than a person with the disability. I don't get it.. but this would be my long mumbling thread... so I had better stop here. |
I totally agree, it is direspectful. You have enough proof that your animal is a service dog. I hate labels too
My Suzi is a service animal because I do have mental health issues. On Full Disability as well.
I need to get her certified though. She has been with me 8 months now. ANd I have her for emotional support. i have not had to travel on a plane with Suzi, but, we are going on a mini vacation in March. I'd love to take Suzi with me.