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I’m a veteran from the Vietnam era, I have PTSD -I have a dog which that gives me the love and security I need to control the feelings this war took away and left in my mind, my dog is calm, doesn’t react to other dogs and cats near him, his people friendly ( which I question some times) He’s not only a Service animal but a Therapy animal as well.He’s been accepted into hospitals to support patiences and well received.
So to clarify “Service Dog” from Jessica comment – if you don’t agree with the term then maybe you should to ask Veteran and listen to what they say – hoping that’ll shed some light.
Bravo Ruben, and thank you for your service to our country. God bless you. Just picked up my daughters service medical dog today. They have been training together for 6 months. She is a 95 pound 6 month old great dane. She is only half grown. Expected to get to about 130 pounds full grown. She will support my daughter physically and alerts her to allergies that are life threatening to my daughter. She has Mast Cell disease. Very misunderstood. I expect to get a lot of comments. Going to order her an ID and the cards explaining they are not to be separated. Which, this dog will not allow my daughter to go any step without her
I work in a grocery store and I LOVE all animals. I know it must not be fun to put the vest. Maybe some type of collar. Every time I receive complaints from other customers why a dog is inside the grocery cart. And since we are not supposed to ask. Rules are not very clear.
I work with disabled vets all the time so I totally get their need for a service dog. They are life savers for the people who need them. However, as someone who has been bitten countless time and is terrified of dogs the need pet owners feel to take their dogs everywhere has made my life hell. I can’t even go to the hardware store to get supplies without coming face-to-face with a NON-service dog!!!! Keep your PETS at home where they belong!
Have you read this article? I suffer from bipolar and PTSD and have paid thousands of dollars to have my dog trained to be my service dog. I would never wish my illness on you so please, show compassion for those of us who really do have a need for them.
If you’re getting bit by dogs this frequently then you’re likely the problem, not the dogs.
Can you get a free support vest if you’re on social security
Question, what if the dog is handicapped because of seizers can he wear emotional vest or service vest in order to allow the dog enter public place that request service dog only?
No if the dog is Handicapped leave it HOME !!!!
no, the dog must be a service dog. It requiring services does not make him a service dog.
A service dog is dog that helps people with disabilities. A service dog is NOT a dog that has a handicap itself.
The vest it to show the dogs is helping the person. Troy is right to leave your dog at home if it has a handicap. Places will tell you the dog is not allowed and if you sue them you will lose.
I have a guide dog however I don’t want to keep having to put him in it If someone trys to tell me he isn’t a guide dog what should I do
I assume by it you mean a vest. A vest is not required however it does make your life easier, with out it you are going to be told pets can’t be here and you will steadily have to say he’s a service dog.
I have a certified service dog for my disability and he is quite well behaved but I was recently berated and said that the store owner didn’t have to let us in. He said my dog was a danger to the customers and that people were uncomfortable. I started having a panic attack so we left. All I needed was a gallon of milk. I’m so mortified. I was told that I abused my privelige to be let in and that I’m lying about having paperwork. I don’t think I can take this anymore
Where is the Vest & pack from in the picture at beginning of this article? Want to buy one!!!
From Elle McSweeney
I believe that image is from an image bank. This website sells some other service dog vests. It doesn’t have a pack, but I rather like that blue service dog tag https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/service-dog-vests/
What if the dogs are not service dogs but owner says they are? Or owner claims dog is emotional support animal. HOA cc&r rules say dogs cannot be over 35 lbs. None of the dogs wear vests.
I assume HOA is Home owner association? Do you see how they stand up to a Federal Discrimination suit. Their rules are good and valid, because it’s a attempt to keep the area safer for children and sr adults. But remember a true service dog will not be running around lose, even when it goes to do their personal business.
My dog as a puppy was $3,000.00 at just eight+ a few days old. This was before he was trained. He will not leave my side.
He has a job to do, and as a owner of a service dog I have a responsibility to walk him outside in his run, stay till he comes back in his position to return inside. Their are no short cuts in this relationship, he is not your family pet for the kids with a sign.
You might as well park in a handicap space because you can get a note on line. The HOA can not tell me that I can not by into the area. They can not ask my medical questions, but I am a DAV. But I am somewhat open to a point. I understand their concerns but taking your well trained service dog and a copy of the law will set this topic to rest.
You want to be in good relationship with your new friends next door. At some point their little dogs will discover they can bark at your dog and he will not break from his work. Not very fair but it’s life.