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How to Bring a Service Dog to Disneyland
Trained service dogs are more than welcome to join their handlers at Disneyland. In this guide, we’ll explain Disneyland’s policies and give practical advice for bringing a service dog to Disneyland for the first time. Disneyland’s Service Dog Policies The Magic Kingdom is happy to welcome trained service dogs across most park locations! They kindly […]
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Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?
Yes! Dogs can safely enjoy tomatoes, but there are a few risks to be aware of so you can feed your dog responsibly. Fully ripe tomatoes (without the stems and leaves) can actually have nutrients that are good for your pup. Tomatoes have chlorogenic acid, an antioxidant that can have anti-inflammatory effects in cells. They’re […]
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Can a Primary Care Doctor Write an ESA Letter?
Your family doctor, also called a primary care physician (PCP), can write a letter recommending an emotional support animal. We’ll explain what legally gives them that ability and explore what better options might be available for you. Why are Physicians Able to Write an ESA Letter? To turn your pet into an emotional support animal, […]
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I have Anxiety and ADHD, social situations are hard and I suffer from overthinking and self doubt, I have a really hard time focusing and remembering basic tasks. I do have really hard day and can’t find motivation to get out of bed and do anything, I just wanted to see if I qualify cause I was just wondering
You can only have a service dog if your condition is a disability that requires the use of a task-trained dog. It sounds like you could benefit from the presence of an emotional support animal: https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/how-to-get-an-emotional-support-dog-letter/
Emotional Support Animals only help you get housing. They cannot go anywhere pets are not allowed, including airplanes. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, a service dog, including a PSD, is NOT required to be “certified.” It must behave well and have been trained for at least one specific task that helps a person with their disability. If you have been diagnosed with anxiety disorders and/or ADHD, you may use a service dog since anxiety and ADHD are, indeed, disabilities.
I trained my own service dog and he goes everywhere a service dog is allowed, anywhere members of the public are allowed, except for places of worship where an animal may be considered “unclean” and thereby desecrate sacred space. My church did give me permission to bring my service dog and he lies calmly and quietly at my feet during services. I also bring him to medical appointments and musical performances—I play the harp—and he behaves very well and performs his task when he senses I need it. I don’t have to ask—he just knows.
If you Google ADA Service Dogs, go to the government website, not a sponsored site where they are obviously selling something and will make it sound very hard to get a service dog to help you with your needs. My psychiatric provider is thrilled that my issues are helped by my dog instead of meds!
Yes, that is correct. We state throughout our site that emotional support animals only have housing rights, and NOT ADA public access rights.