Dose of Dog S3 #6 - Correcting Misinformation About Service Dogs

<p>What exactly are service dogs, their roles and the laws surrounding them. Many misconceptions exist and we’re here to clear them up.</p> <p>Lydia Holen, a local certified service dog trainer, hops on this episode with Heather to cover the topic.</p> <p>Service dogs serve a valuable purpose for those with a wide range of disabilities, allowing them to live with a degree of independence. Service dogs are trained to handle specific tasks based on the needs of their handler.</p> <p>How do service dogs differ from therapy dogs.</p> <p>Oh, and they explain the fallacy of “registering” your service dog.</p> <p>And what rights do businesses have in questioning your need for a service dog? Businesses do in fact have a right to ask certain questions.</p> <p>ADA FAQ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/#top" target="_blank">https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/#top</a><br> All states service dog laws cheat sheet:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.animallaw.info/topic/table-state-assistance-animal-laws" target="_blank">https://www.animallaw.info/topic/table-state-assistance-animal-laws</a><br> WI state legislature:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/106/iii/52/1/fm" target="_blank">https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/106/iii/52/1/fm</a></p>