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Excluding A Service Animal

Learn when a service animal can be excluded from a public space under the ADA. Understand the circumstances for exclusion, how businesses should handle it, and the legal protections for service animal handlers.

Determining Service Animals VS. Pets DOJ Guidance

Learn how the DOJ helps businesses determine whether a dog is a service animal or a pet. Discover key questions, credible assurance, and how behavior, handler control, and consistency play a role in the assessment process.

What is a Service Animal?

Definition and Legal Rights under the ADA of What is a Service Animal? Learn about the tasks service dogs perform, their rights in public spaces, and how they differ from pets.

Where Service Animals Are Allowed – Places Covered Under the ADA

Discover which public and private entities are considered “Covered Entities” under the ADA. Learn about the rights of individuals with service animals to access businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and more without discrimination.

What is PTSD?

Jun 19, 2024 | Articles, PTSD Awareness

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.

How Service Dogs Provide Security for Veterans with PTSD

Jun 11, 2024 | Articles, PTSD Awareness

For many veterans, returning to civilian life...

How Service Dogs Help Veterans Overcome PTSD Nightmares

Jun 10, 2024 | Articles, PTSD Awareness

For many veterans, the return to civilian life...

7 Reasons Why Taking a Service Dog to a Flea Market Isn’t Ideal

Mar 18, 2024 | Articles

Discover why flea markets may not be the best environment for service dogs. Learn about risks, distractions, and considerations for handlers.

PTSD Service Dogs: Support and Independence

Dec 10, 2023 | Articles, Education

Discover the invaluable assistance provided by PTSD service dogs, offering crucial support to veterans managing post-traumatic stress disorder.

Can I Be Asked for Papers on My Service Dog?

Jun 16, 2023 | Articles, Service Dogs

If you have a service animal, you are not required to provide documentation, certification, or any papers regarding your disability or your service dog.

A Well-Trained Service Dog Can Mean the Difference Between Life and Death

Feb 8, 2023 | Articles

Invisible injuries like PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) can have a devastating impact on a vet’s family relationships, work, sleep, mental state, and ability to function.

Is It A Service Dog?

Jan 18, 2023 | Articles

Is it a service dog? Service Dogs are Highly Trained Working Dogs Performing an Important Service for a disability. Not All Disabilities Are Visible.

Understanding PTSD

Dec 3, 2022 | Articles

The thing about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is it’s invisibility. Its effects torment the veteran, as well as the family and friends closest to them.