If You Want to Learn More

I’ve written a number of articles about service dogs, but I can’t post them on my blog because they were published exclusively by the publisher that bought them from me.  However, I can post links to them, so if you’re interesting in learning more, you can check them out.  

What Kinds of Animals Can Be Service Animals?  

This article talks about what kind of service animals are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act and discusses a variety of service animals, including service monkeys and miniature horses.

Would You Benefit from a Psychiatric Service Dog?  

This article discusses who might benefit from a psychiatric service dog.

Where Can You Take Your Psychiatric Service Dog?  

This article explains where you can and cannot take a psychiatric service dog.

Where Can You Take Your Emotional Support Animal?  

This article explains where you can and cannot take an emotional support animal.   An emotional support animal, or ESA, is not the same thing as a service animal.  It’s basically a pet for someone with a mental disability that is recommended as part of their treatment plan by their health care provider.

“Fake” Service Dogs Cause Problems for People with Real Service Dogs 

Apparently there is a significant problem involving people pretending their pets are service dogs when they really aren’t, just so they can take them into public places where pets aren’t allowed.  This is illegal and can be punished with fines and even jail time.  It also creates problems for people that have real service dogs.