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Service Dog?? What is considered a service dog? What are some reasons/issues in which you can have a service dog? |
Service dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A dog that provides a service ..medical alert like a seizure or diabetes dog. |
I'm glad you asked this. I've always wondered if you take your dog to hospitals or nursing homes, does that qualify for a service dog?? I know a dog who does that, and the owner calls her a service dog even though she is not in any special program. You can order the little vests for them that look just like the service dog vests. Good question.... anyone??? |
I was under the impression that service dogs are dogs that provide assistance to those with disabilities or medical issues. Such as dogs that provide assistance for the blind, etc... |
The ADA defines a Service Animal any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. If they meet this definition, animals are considered service animals under the ADA regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a state or local government. A service animal is not a pet I got this from a website that sells service dog vests. They consider a service dog a dog that helps with physical or mental disability. |
I would also like to point out that a service dog can provide service to people who suffer from anxiety issues or other psychological issues. Just because you can't see the disability, doens't mean it isn't there. |
I have horrible anxiety issues and have thought about getting Lilly certified to be my service dog but I don't know how well that would go over. |
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I'm not sure what you are asking here. It is always best to find a licensed trainer to work with and to certify your dog as a service dog. |
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Thanks! |
True "service dogs" go through extensive training targeted for people with specific disabilities. Therapy dogs are trained (less extensive) to go into hospitals, nursing homes, etc. The linked sites explain the differences and the training. Service Dogs Therapy Dogs Inc. |
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The individual has an established disability. And can train a dog themselves as a service animal... What I mean as "established" is that the person is on disabilty, or has doctors letters stating they are disabled. Not just anyone can have a service animal. the animal vests are good to have on a service animal because it tells others that the dog is working, and is allowed in establishments. Many sites require proof that the person is actually disabled before they can certify a service dog. After the dog is certified the animal is able to go everywhere with it's owner. |
Question of the Night If you were to go to the Doctor and ask for papers indicating you wanted your dog to be your service dog, what is involved~? I am not asking for me, honest~! Would there be a special fee involved~? Would the Doctor not approve it if your not blind, have anxiety, or whatever health issues indicate that you need your dog for that comfort~? |
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Service dogs do not have to be only for the blind or physically disabled. many people use service dogs because they suffer from anxiety, depression, claustrophobia. I suppose if you feel your dog is providing a service for you by being with you- it is a valid reason. You need to explain to your doctor what your dog is providing you- however a doctors note is not required many places- and even if you had one you are not required to produce it. Airlines for example- the law says that even verbal validation that your dog is providing you a service is enough and they are not allowed to ask further- however I've heard they can be very rude when dealing with service animals. If your dog has a service vest or tag- public establishments may not ask for further proof or ask what service your dog is providing- assuming your dog is not of any harm to anyone. Hope this helped. |
I was actually going to ask about this as well. I wanted to travel with Mexicana and I just spent the last 40 minutes doing an online chat with someone who just copied and pasted what was on their website. I told the lady that I had a dog that was a service dog that provided some help to me, but was not a guide dog for the blind, and that I wanted to fly with her in the summer. I asked the lady what type of paper work I would need and she asked me again, if she was a guide dog and when I told her no, she just copied and pasted the fare for transporting regular pets. Ughhh!!!! Mexican is so horrible. They have to allow therapy dogs as well, even if they aren't guide dogs, correct? As long as I just provide a doctor's note? I wanted to know if it was a different procedure since I would be traveling from Mexico to the States. The people on the Mexicana are not helpful at all! |
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