Living Beyond the Invisible: A Walk With Heather-The Truth About Service Dogs

20/05/2025 21 min

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In this episode, our host Heather explores what it really takes to get and train a service dog, how they differ from emotional support and therapy animals, and the harm caused by fake service dogs. Learn what the law says, how to protect access rights, and why service dogs are more than just pets.Let’s Stay Connected!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090200150738#Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingbeyondwalkwithheatherEmail: [email protected] Resources:1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Service Animal FAQshttps://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/2. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – Assistance Animals in Housinghttps://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/assistance_animals3. U.S. Department of Transportation – Service Animal Final Rule (Air Travel)https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/service-animals-final-rule4. Pet Partners – What Is a Therapy Animal?https://petpartners.org/volunteer/therapy-animal-program/what-is-a-therapy-animal/5. Alliance of Therapy Dogs – Therapy Dog Infohttps://www.therapydogs.com/6. Psychology Today – The Differences Between Therapy Animals and Emotional Support Animalshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-human-equation/201906/the-difference-between-service-emotional-support-and-therapy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.