Dog training thread

[Nym]

No service dogs can assist in a large variety of disabilities. Even psychiatric disabilities

You may have to go back a page to see the requirements I listed

 

[Nym]

I completely agree and I love what service dog trainers do! But owner trained service dogs are valid, yes the owner needs to be educated and know what they are doing but it's completely valid for a service dog to be owner trained.
The 2 questions allowed by law are:
Is that a service dog required for a disability?
And
What tasks is it trained to perform?

So who is actually asking the questions to the owner?

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

You may have to go back a page to see the requirements I listed

According to what you posted it seems like service dogs are required to wear vesting? This is not legally required in America although it's recommended just to make things easier with less questioning

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

So who is actually asking the questions to the owner?

Anyone is allowed but typically an owner or worker of a business that a service dog handler is attempting to enter or such

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

You also do not HAVE to have a prescription or doctor's note to get a service dog. Although some organizations may require them to apply for one. It is not a requirement by law, especially if you are owner training. You do though need to have a disability of some sort that the service dog can help with

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

I am extremely versed in service dog laws and etiquette in America, I hope I do not come off as rude.

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

There is no official registration for service dogs in the United States nor is it required by law, but some organizations offer "registration" and " IDs"

 

[Nym]

Sorry, no. Actual Service Dogs are professionally trained by authorized, recognized Service Dog organizations and their training runs in the tens of thousands of dollars. They have legal status. Claiming a dog is a "service dog" when it is not may be illegal depending on the state. I found this:

CALIFORNIA. Penal Code 365.7 introduced back in 1995. Those pretending to be an owner of a service dog is a criminal misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to six months' imprisonment. COLORADO.Jun 5, 2018.

So check your local laws.

Ok, so what is the actual definition of a service dog as related to the said penal code?

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

Please look up the service dog portion of the America's with disabilities Act for the correct definition of a service dog. This is FEDERAL law.

 

[Nym]

No service dogs can assist in a large variety of disabilities. Even psychiatric disabilities

At least in Australia, as far as I can find, there is no legalalities around any dog wearing a service vest.

Why does your service dog need a vest?

Known simply as "man's best friend," dogs are famous for being one of the most loving and loyal pets that a person can own. Because of their intelligence and caring nature, dogs have been used as "service dogs" to assist individuals who cannot live alone.

There are many different types of service dogs, including:

• Hearing dogs
• Mobility dogs
• Seizure alert/response dogs
• Autism dogs
• Psychiatric service dogs
• Therapy dogs
• And even emotional support dogs

With so many different types of service dogs, it is important that the individuals who use these dogs also alert the public that these dogs are special. This is why it is crucial that any type of service dog wears a working dog vest or support dog vest while it is assisting its owner. So many times, when people see dogs, they automatically want to pet them. However, because service dogs are always watching out for their owners, their focus cannot be interrupted.


Service dogs are specially trained dogs that can help disabled individuals complete tasks. Most service dogs are trained and even bred by certified service dog organizations. American Pit Bull Terriers, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, and Golden Retrievers are popular breeds of dogs used to assist disabled individuals. These dogs are trained to switch on lights, turn on water, and assist their owner in any way.


Therapy dogs are not a typical sort of service dog, because they only go through basic obedience training. These dogs are specifically trained to provide people in nursing homes, disaster areas, hospices, retirement homes, hospitals, and schools with comfort and affection. Therapy dogs come in all different breeds and sizes.


Emotional support dogs differ from other service dogs, because they are not specifically trained to perform tasks that are directly related to an individual's disability. Owners most often keep emotional support dogs to help them in the case that the owner becomes anxious, or overly emotional.


The number one job of a service dog is assisting an individual who has a disability. When their owner is in a public setting, many people are tempted to pet and play with it. However, when a service dog is wearing its support vest, it is necessary for it to remain focused on its job. But when the gear is removed, they are often more relaxed and friendly.

Qualifying Your Dog as a Service dog | Australia