Service Dog Legislation
The U.S. Department of Justice changed the Service Dog Laws associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) effective March 15, 2011. The updated law now reads that dogs who provide, “crime deterrent effects with their presence, emotional support, well-being, comfort, and/or companionship”, are NO LONGER included in the definition laid out by ADA. While […]
Training a Service Dog for Public Access Privileges
Everyone loves puppies! Who wouldn’t? They’re cute, cuddly and meant to be our best friends. The notion of having our pet become a certified service dog, however, is another notion entirely. While this endeavor can be worth the effort it is not without costs of both time and money. This article outlines the expenses involved […]
