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Is a Psychiatric Service Dog a Service Dog?
The short answer: Absolutely, psychiatric service dogs are recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as service dogs with the same rights. What is a psychiatric service dog (PSD)? Many people think service dogs only help with physical disabilities. For example, guide dogs help those with diminished vision, alert dogs for the deaf, or […]
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Can the Police Ask for Service Dog Proof?
What the ADA says: Police, like any other third party, can verify a service dog by asking two questions: 1. Is the dog a service dog required for a disability? and 2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Do you have to provide the police with anything else? Just like […]
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How Service Dogs Can Help a Person with Anxiety
Debilitating anxiety can make everyday tasks difficult to manage. It can be a struggle to go out in public, attend social events, or even complete simple tasks like grocery shopping. For those who experience anxiety that affects their daily life, a service dog can be a game-changer. Psychiatric Service Dogs for Anxiety A service dog […]
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How do you verify a Psychiatric Service Dog?
How does someone prove they own a psychiatric service dog (PSD), not just a regular everyday pet? The law limits the ways someone can ask about your service dog. This is to protect the privacy of handlers while also ensuring they have a clear way to prove their need for a PSD. You do not […]
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Where Can a Service Dog Go in New York?
In New York, service dogs can go to many places that pets can’t. Service dogs are allowed in almost all public areas in New York, including: This means if you’re a resident of New York City, your service dog is welcome in places like the L Train, the MOMA, your favorite cafe in Brooklyn, and […]
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Where Does a Service Dog Sit On An Airplane?
In short: During flights, smaller service dogs are allowed to sit in their handler’s lap while larger service dogs can sit in the foot space. The service dog cannot impinge on another passenger’s space or block the aisle. Before you fly ✈️ : U.S. travel rules permit service dogs to fly in the cabin if […]
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