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Service Animals
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are defined as those individually trained to perform tasks that mitigate the disability of their disabled handler. This includes guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs for other disabilities. This category does not include Working Animals or Farm Animals. In this category, there are questions about ADA guidelines, laws, hearing dogs, service dogs, task training and training schools.
190 Questions
Where do search and rescue dogs work?
They work where they are needed. Search and rescue dogs are trained to handle many kinds of transportation and can even be transported by helicopter and raised and lowered in harnesses. In a disaster, SAR (Search And Rescue) dogs go where they are needed, anywhere in the world.
Some are specially trained to find and recover people buried in avalanches. Others do the same for people buried in the rubble of collapsed buildings. Some find missing people lost in deserts or wilderness. Some detect bodies of missing people, even when they are submerged under water.
How many service dogs are allowed in the state of California?
Every disabled person in every state is allowed to have a service dog that is specially trained to mitigate their disability. There is not a limit on on many service dogs are allowed in a state.
How are service animals trained?
Generallly they can be identified f they have a special harness or vest, although this is not required in all states, so service dogs must have some kind of ID indicating they are a service dog, the person they are with must also have an ID indicating they are allowed to handle service dogs/service dogs in training.
How long does it take to train a guide dog puppy?
It can take a while to train a puppy. No matter what kind of dog. We have trained 4 dogs and our friend trains so many dogs about 20 and it took her and us as well about 18 months for them to be fully trained and with a lot of effort every single day!! It can take a while. Sorry! Good luck!!
What breed of dog is used to assist persons who are hearing impaired?
The most common breeds used for visually impaired and blind people are, in order of most popular:
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador
- German Shepherd (Alsatian)
- Border Collie
These are quick learners, they are extremely loyal and very intelligent, which is why they make good guide dogs.
Some blind charities have found that cross-breeding the Golden Retriever and Labrador produces the best guide dog, called the Golden Labrador or the Golden Retriever Lab Hybrid, because they have the qualities of both dogs.
Can pit bulls be service dogs?
Not really, I have not heard of it. One of the problems with having a bulldog as a guide dog is that it has short legs, not like the lab or *GSD. Another is it has breathing problems. If you were a blind person, would you like to lose your guide early due to breathing problems? Most bulldogs have the problems. So, no, it is unlikely that the association will be entering bulldogs into the classes any time soon. *GSD=German Sheperd Dog
"Fire Dogs" are more commonly known as arson dogs, their main purpose is after a fire, to try and detect (Sniff) for any acellerants (something that may have been used to start a fire).
What breeds of dog are used as service dogs?
This is a very complex question. Traditional breeds for service dogs have been German Shepherds (GSD), Labradors, and Golden Retrievers. But nowadays the use of unusual breeds has exploded. Mastiffs are used for mobility work. Chihuahuas are used for diabetic or seizure alert dogs. If the dog has the temperment, skills, and willingness to work; almost any breed could do certain jobs. A corgi wouldn't work out for mobility work but could work as a hearing dog. Breeds like pugs and bulldogs don't always make the best of service dogs to the pushed in noses-this leads to difficult breathing while walking and a shorter working life. While toy breeds can do some service dog jobs, they are not often taken seriously by store employees and the public, especially if dressed up like someone's child.
Smaller breeds are being used by more disabled people on a fixed income as they eat less and can live happier in a smaller home. A cocker spaniel can alert to a sound just as well as a labrador.
Bully breeds, dobermans, and rottweilers are used as service dogs. This can caused access problems in areas with breed specific legisislation (BSL) aka breed bans. Some cities require service dogs of a banned breed to be muzzled in public. Or you may not be able to purchase a banned breed if you live within city limits.
Where are guide dog facilities in the US?
There are several dozen schools.
A list is here: http://www.gdui.org/schools.html
Can you take your service dog to work with you?
The American's with Disabilities Act does not apply to service dogs in training. Some states have laws which permit trainers to take service-dogs-in-training to the same places fully trained service dogs can go. However, most states require service-dogs-in-training to be accompanied by a trainer from a recognized program for training service dogs and that they carry credentials which they show on request.
Is there anywhere service dogs are not permitted?
Note: "Seeing Eye" is a brand name of guide dog. This answer applies to all guide dogs and all service dogs. Generally guide, hearing and service dogs are permitted to accompany their disabled owner everywhere members of the public are allowed, but there are a few exceptions. For example, a member of the public would be permitted in the dining area of a restaurant, but not in the kitchen. Therefore, a guide dog would be permitted to accompany his disabled owner in the dining area of a restaurant. It is also an important distinction to note that it is the handler who has access rights and not the dog. A guide dog without his blind handler has no particular access rights of his own and neither does a hearing dog or other service dog without his disabled handler. "Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses and organizations that serve the public must allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals into all areas of the facility where customers are normally allowed to go. This federal law applies to all businesses open to the public, including restaurants, hotels, taxis and shuttles, grocery and department stores, hospitals and medical offices, theaters, health clubs, parks, and zoos." -- U.S Department of Justice.
For clarification, contact the U.S. Department of Justice's ADA Information Line at 800 - 514 - 0301 (voice) or 800 - 514 - 0383 (TTY) In the U.S., according to the Department of Justice's Business Brief concerning Service Animals, business owners/managers can ask 2 specific questions. 1) Is this a service dog required because of a disability? and 2) What task(s) is the dog trained to perform? If these questions are not appropriately answered, the business may exclude the animal, but not the person. Though service animals of all kinds can legally accompany their disabled handler almost anywhere the handler goes, they can be excluded from areas where their presence would constitute either a fundamental alteration of goods and services available for all or a direct threat to safety. Examples where a service animal might be excluded include:
-Sterile rooms, such as operating rooms, some areas of emergency rooms/departments, some ICU rooms, some ambulances, some delivery rooms (on a case-by-case basis)
-Clean rooms where microchips are manufactured
-Places where food is prepared (though they cannot generally be excluded from dining areas where food is present) (by order of most health departments)
-Open air zoological exhibits, such as open air aviaries (at the zoo's discretion)
-Churches (at the church's discretion)
-Native American Tribal Council Chambers (at the council's discretion)
-Federal Courts (at the judge's discretion)
-Private clubs (at the club's discretion)
-Private homes (at the home owner's discretion)
So far, this discussion is centered entirely on laws of access in the United States of America. Other countries will have their own laws in place regarding the access rights of individuals accompanied by a service animal. ---- = = The most reliable source of information on this topic would be to call the United States Department of Justice's Americans with Disabilities Act Hotline toll-free at 800-514-0301 (voice) or 800-514-0383 (TDD). The ADA protects access rights of disabled service dog handlers. There are certain places where having a dog might propose a health risk and service dogs would not be allowed in these areas. These areas include Critical Care units and restaurant kitchens. A service dog would be allowed in the restaurant, but not in the food prep area. The service would be allowed in a regular hospital room but not the ICU.
Private clubs and religious organizations may also choose to not allow service dogs. This is up to the organization, they are exempt from the ADA.
By law, seeing eye-dogs are allowed everywhere. Except roller coaster I would imagine. They are allowed in restaurants and anywhere the owner goes as long as they have their service vest on.
How much is the cost of a toy poodle trained to be a therapy dog?
For insurance purposes, service dogs costs $5,000-$25,000 for replacement.
This is the figure that is charged without any donated support, or as a fine to someone that kills or harms a service dog.
Most schools charge very little to the disabled recipient, from $1 - $500.
The school covers the costs of the dog through donations, grants and public assistance programs. A great many volunteers help train and raise the dog, further lowing the cash cost.
After assignment the cost to keep a dog is about $100 a month for pet food, treats and the occasional vet bill. Service Dogs must be bathed more often, usually weekly to be clean for public access.
The cost of a service dog depends on where you get the service dog from. Some agencies have the total cost covered by corporate donations. Others want you to raise some or all of the money to pay for the dog. If you owner train your service dog the costs involved are the purchase of the dog, the day to day care of the dog plus any training costs. (which will be the largest chunk of the expenses).I know about a institution (i:e animalidshop.com) where you can get service dog at a very affordable price.
Are service dogs permitted to have proof while in food establishment?
The ADA does not require disabled people to put an identifying markers on their trained service dogs. But those who do not identify their service dogs in some manner often get many access issues or people invading their privacy.
The ADA defines a service dog-any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition.The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual´s disability. Examples of work or tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing non-violent protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual during a seizure, alerting individuals to the presence of allergens, retrieving items such as medicine or the telephone, providing physical support and assistance with balance and stability to individuals with mobility disabilities, and helping persons with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors. The crime deterrent effects of an animal´s presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition.
Service dog handlers should always be prepared to answer the following questions:
A public accommodation may ask if the animal is required because of a disability and what work or task the animal has been trained to perform.
The huge majority of companies that sell ID cards, certifications, and registrations are complete scams and their "paperwork" is absolutely worthless!
Some states require certain types of service dogs to wear certain colors. Such as Tennessee requires hearing dogs to wear orange. The ADA overrides this, the dog can wear any color or nothing.
Some states require service dogs to have a state issued ID or tag. The ADA can override this but then the handler will not have the backup of local police in access issues. For example, California requires a tag issued by your local dog licensing bureau for service dogs and service dogs in training. Service dogs may bypass the dog but then the local police are not required to back them up in an access issue. The problem with this is that some counties don't know the law and they don't give out the tags. The other problem is that some counties give them out like candy and any person willing to lie and and break the law can get one.
It is illegal to fake a service dog in most states. Jail time and/or large fine.
For more information: http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/titleIII_2010/titleIII_2010_withbold.htm
How do service dogs help people?
Service dogs are individually trained to perform tasks that help their disabled owners overcome the limitations to daily life activities experienced because of their disability. For example, guide dogs help blind owners around obstacles they cannot see. Hearing dogs signal their hearing disabled owners about important sounds like the doorbell, a smoke alarm, or a baby crying. Mobility dogs pick up dropped items for people in wheel chairs who cannot reach them.
What are seeing eye dogs trained?
As a pioneer in the industry, The Seeing Eye continues to be an innovator in the instruction of dogs for guide work, and the instruction of individuals in their use and care. Over time, our methods have evolved towards developing the best Seeing Eye dogs who provide their owners with independence, mobility and the peace of mind.An instructor works a German shepherd down the sidewalk across from NYC’s Radio City Music Hall.An instructor works a German shepherd down the sidewalk across from NYC’s Radio City Music Hall.Seeing Eye dogs are trained to guide their handlers around obstacles, whether on the ground or overhead. They alert their owner to changes in elevation or tripping hazards, and most importantly, they are trained to navigate street crossings and are instilled with a sense of intelligent disobedience – the principle that separates our training from other programs. Dogs are taught to ignore a command that would jeopardize the safety of the handler, such as crossing against traffic or a command to step off a vacant subway platform.Our co-founder Morris Frank and Buddy, the first Seeing Eye dog, arrived in New York City in 1928 and impressed onlookers by demonstrating Buddy’s ability to navigate a complicated and dangerous street crossing. Since that iconic moment in guide dog history, Seeing Eye dogs have proven their value and intelligence many times over.How do guide dog teams safely cross the street?A young woman crosses a street in Morristown with her black Lab guiding her.A young woman crosses a street in Morristown with her black Lab guiding her.When approaching the curb, the handler is responsible for listening to the flow of traffic and giving his or her dog the “forward” command when the traffic is moving parallel to the crossing. The dog must watch for traffic and keep his or her handler safe from cars that may be turning right on red, running traffic lights or otherwise entering the crosswalk. This is where intelligent disobedience comes in - if it’s not safe to cross, the dog is trained to disobey the command until it is safe. Seeing Eye dogs are trained to display intelligent disobedience anytime following a command would put their handler in harm’s way. Seeing Eye dogs have been trained to safely guide their owners through busy intersections since the first Seeing Eye dog was trained, and we continue to have the most rigorous traffic training program among guide dog schools.
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What is the average salary of a service dog trainer?
Dog trainers are often freelance so it depeends on how many hours you work, who you're working for, how tough the dog is.
Americans with Disabilities Act service animals?
You posted in Cats. So I'm assuming your asking if a cat can be a ADA Service Animal.
The legal answer is yes. However, you must be disabled and the cat/animal must be individually trained. Most schools agree that the animal must know 3 different tasks to be a proper service animal.
Animals being friendly, cute and loving is not a task, and is specifically denied in the ADA as a service animal. Therapy Dogs, are just well trained pets that are friendly, hence not a service animal. ESA's, Emotional Support Animals are just well trained pets for the disabled, and allowed to be in 'no pet' apartments.
Service Animals are only for the disabled, period. If your not disabled, it's a serious crime in most places to present one (i.e. felony or jail time).
What do guide dogs do as a charity?
A guide dogs job is to help people that are blind or people that need help getting around places.
Can you ask for registration paperwork for service animals when checking into a hotel?
Service animals are permitted to accompany their disabled owners any place where the general public are permitted to go, including hotels and motels. Lodging establishments are not permitted to charge extra for the service animal or to require a deposit. However, the owner of the service animal would still be responsible for any damages done to the facilities.
A representative of the hotel or motel is permitted to inquire as to what the dog is trained to do to mitigate the owner's disability. If the dog is not trained to perform specific tasks, then it is not a service dog and they are not required to permit it.
In Montana how much does a veterinary technician make?
Veterinary technicians in Vermont earn between $15,000 and $20,000 a year.
Do police dog trainers get paid when sick?
How important is international co-operation in preserving biological diversity?
In 1973 the UA congress passed the Endangered Species Act, which was written to protect vital habatats of endangered species. It has been extened many times, but it has many opponents in industry and special interest groups
What do they call guide dogs in America?
They're called guide dogs. Dogs trained by the Seeing Eye in New Jersey are called either "Seeing Eye" dogs or guide dogs. All other guide dogs are simply called "guide dogs."
If a handler admitted in ICU can a service dog be permitted?
Yes, a service dog is permitted in all locations that are not *sterile* environments.
There are some locations in the hospital where the dog may not be permitted.
The dog should remain in sight of the handler when possible. If the handler is in the *sterile* operating room the dog may view from a window or through the door. If infection permits, the dog should be allowed in the operating room.
