Over 500,000 disabled US citizens enlist the help of a service dog to make life easier for them. The animals assist with all kinds of tasks including pushing wheelchairs, alerting the hearing impaired, guiding the blind, alerting epileptic patients of an impending seizure, and more. The dogs are simply invaluable to these individuals. The Americans…
For many disabled people, life would be difficult without their service dog. Dog owners value their pets as beloved members of the family. However, for persons who rely heavily on their service animals for daily life activities, they are invaluable. These canines are not just pets. They are highly-trained animals who perform many tasks for…
Traveling with a service dog is hard enough and the last thing you want to deal with is a hotel that doesn’t allow them. Most hotels have a no-pet policy because they don’t want to deal with the messes that animals can make. However, service dogs are not classified as pets. They are trained to…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as “a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.” There are also some limited exceptions for miniature horses. Service animals are not considered pets, and there are strict laws governing their use. Furthermore, it is…
You are the owner of a restaurant when suddenly a man walks in with a dog. The rules clearly stipulate that no dogs are allowed into such establishments. That is unless, of course, the dog is a service animal. Your first instinct is to stop the individual and let them know they cannot come in…
Persons living with disabilities who have a service dog are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all places open to the general public. Under the ADA, service animals must be allowed into buildings and…
Dogs are beloved members of the family. The favorite part of going out is being able to tag everyone along. Being apart, even for an hour or two breaks your heart. Having to leave them behind when you go to the restaurant or grocery store can be quite a bummer. Wouldn’t it be nice if…
Registering your dog has many benefits. For one, it helps to ensure that your dog is up-to-date on vaccinations. This is important not only for your pet’s health but also for the safety of other dogs and people. In addition, registering your dog makes it easier to be reunited if he or she ever gets…
Buying a purebred dog is an expensive affair. No matter the breed, you are looking at spending thousands of dollars. People are willing to part with a pretty coin if they can predict the characteristic of the puppy in question. Breeders also spend a fortune raising these little doggies thus the high price. If you…
Many dog owners don’t put too much thought into the legal side of things when it comes to their pets. They fall in love and forget to secure the dog in case of any eventuality. When things go south in the relationship, their partner leaves with the family dog. Other times, you may need to…