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PTSD Service Dog Tasks
Psychological trauma occurs when a person witnesses a highly stressful event, like a car accident, school shooting, combat, sexual assault, or extreme violence. How an individual reacts after an event varies from person to person, some experiencing more extreme emotions than others. Coping and managing after a traumatic experience is difficult, and for some, the […]
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Can You Take a Service Dog to School
Every child dreams of taking their pet to school. Having their furry friend by their side could probably make any school day so much more enjoyable. For people with service dogs, however, bringing their canines to school makes their school day possible. To know exactly to what extent and under what laws you can take a […]
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Housing Laws Protecting Service Dogs
Service dog and psychiatric service dog owners have the right under the Americans with Disabilities Act to access public areas and venues that normally don’t allow pets. Service dogs can also board flights free of charge according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s regulations. But did you know federal and state housing laws also protect […]
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How to Register a Service Dog in California
Service dogs are the superheroes of the canine world. They make the lives of people with disabilities safer and more comfortable. To achieve this, a service dog undergoes specific training, turning a pet into a medical tool helping people with disabilities complete tasks the owner could not manage themselves. The Golden State understands the vital work […]
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Which Dog Breeds are the Best for Deep Pressure Therapy
Maybe you’ve noticed the proliferation of “weighted blankets” and wondered what they were and if they work. Weighted blankets are scientifically proven to be effective at reducing the symptoms of mental and emotional disorders. Some blankets weigh up to 20 pounds. The pressure placed on the body is known as deep pressure therapy (DPT). It […]
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Five Different Types of Service Dogs
Almost 40% of U.S. households own a dog, and an average of $253 is spent each year on veterinary costs to keep family dogs in good health. This love for dogs isn’t surprising because dogs have been intertwined with human life for the last 11 000 years. Dogs are human’s oldest companions, hunting alongside us […]
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