The first step is to consider whether your puppy is a good candidate. He or she should enjoy being touched by strangers, is friendly towards all kinds of people, and can remain calm in any situation.

If your puppy has these qualities, you can start training him or her in preparation for the future. Some behavior training ideas you can try include the following:

•  Sit politely to allow a stranger to pet him/her
• Sit down on command and remain in place
• Come when called
• Walk through a crowd without reacting negatively to anyone
• Behave well even if they’re away from you for a short time

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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You may see your dog as a great, loving companion, but that doesn’t mean he or she can immediately qualify as a therapy animal. Here’s what you should know:

Certified therapy dogs can be of any breed. They can be Beagles, Labrador Retrievers, Poodles, and more. However, your dog needs to be friendly and affectionate even to strangers, and pass an obedience test. According to the AKC, “A dog who can’t leave it on cue or interact with children in a friendly manner will not succeed.”

Source: AKC.org

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Answer: According to the ADA, the handler of the service animal is the one responsible for its care and supervision. This includes the animal’s food, grooming, vet care, and toileting needs. The ADA states specifically, “Covered entities are not obligated to supervise or otherwise care for a service animal.”

Source: ada.gov

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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You may have an amazing dog that currently provides you with emotional support. Specifically, it calms you down when you feel anxious. Now, you’re wondering if your dog can be labeled as a service animal.

Here’s what you need to know…

Answer: According to the ADA, service animals that provide mere emotional support or comfort alone do not qualify as Service Animals, unless the animal’s assistance consists of a task it is trained to perform or work it physically does. For example, if the dog has been trained to sense an anxiety attack and takes a specific action to lessen its impact. Again, training is the key requirement.

Feeling of purpose: Caring for an animal stimulates movement. This gives seniors a reason to wake up and face the day compared to their peers without pets, which means a feeling of purpose.

Altered focus: “Having a pet can help seniors focus on something other than physical or mental health issues and preoccupations about loss or aging” – Penny B. Donnenfeld, a New York-based Psychologist. 

Pets provide and help in maintaining a daily routine: Having a structure to follow during and after retirement is important to ward off the risk of depression. The routine of feeding, grooming and providing other pet needs can also help prevent cognitive decline which is common among seniors.

Article source: helenair.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Dog owners with coronavirus symptoms at home-quarantine for 7 or 14 days. Ask someone outside of your household to walk your dog for you if home-exercise is not available for your dog.

Dog owners who do not have symptoms of coronavirus. You may go out of your house once to exercise daily along with your dog. Outdoor exposure time must be kept short and stay away from other people by 2 meters.

Trip to the vets should be avoided unless absolutely necessary or in case of an emergency. If your dog is in need of urgent treatment, phone your veterinarian in advance to arrange the best strategy to meet your dog’s needs whether you are with symptoms or not.

Article source: gov.uk

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Can dogs or cats be infected by the SARS-CoV-2?

No, there is no evidence for that.

Can my pet be a conduit for viral transmission?

Yes, a healthy person can get infected by the virus if that person touches an animal that an infected person has sneezed or coughed on.

If I’m an infected person, what precautions can I do to care for my pet and avoid spreading the virus?

Call your doctor and veterinarian for any issues on the matter. Disinfect your hands often and wear a face mask when around other healthy people, animals who are also with you in a medical facility. Don’t cough directly on animals and people and minimize your contact with others.

FAQ source: patch.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Individuals who have newly registered service dogs may be wondering if their dogs can travel with them. The answer is yes, your service dog can accompany you on flights.

But while your rights are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, make sure that you research the policy of your airlines. Find out what they require from your dog. You may be asked to update your dog’s vaccinations. Check what documentation they need and when you should upload it. Don’t hesitate to call them as well.

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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You may have heard the term “animal-assisted therapy” but are not sure what it’s about. Maybe you have a friend, co-worker, or someone you know who’s dealing with stress or an illness such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, schizophrenia, or addiction.

Here’s what animal assisted therapy is:

It is an intervention where an animal improves an individual’s or group’s well-being. Animal-assisted therapy is often provided in conjunction with traditional intervention by a psychotherapist or another mental health care provider. Two common animals used in animal-assisted therapy are dogs and horses. Various studies show that these animals are calming and soothing.

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Landlords have obligations and limitations when it comes to accommodating assistance animals. While they should allow emotional support animals, they also have the right to evict or reject them if they are a public safety hazard (due to a barking habit, aggressive behavior, evidence of an actual disease, and flea infestation).

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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