Why is so hard to admit you have PTSD?

This is Shawna’s dated personal account. The events and program details have not been independently confirmed.

Shawna Mayo
Published October 29, 2021

Is an Emotional Support Dog a Service Dog? Six Key Differences

Understand six differences between emotional support animals and service dogs, including trained tasks, public access, housing and flights.

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published October 7, 2021

Dog Bites: Seven Practical Steps

If a dog bites you or your service dog, focus first on safety and care.

Olivia Williams
Published September 23, 2021

Service Dog Standards Offers Free Webpages for Trainers

In 2021, Service Dog Standards announced profile webpages for participating teams.

Olivia Williams
Published August 5, 2021

Federal Service-Dog Law in Plain English

Service-dog rules depend on the setting. This guide summarizes key U.S. federal distinctions and is general information, not advice about a particular dispute.

USSDR
Published July 17, 2021

What Is a Service Animal Under the ADA?

For ADA public access, a service animal is a dog individually trained to do disability-related work or tasks.

USSDR
Published May 17, 2021

Checking Service-Animal Access Without Judging the Handler

A person's appearance, diagnosis or choice of dog is not a reliable test of service-animal status. Staff should use the rules for the actual setting.

USSDR
Published May 17, 2021

How Do I Get a Service Dog?

Begin with the assistance you need in daily life. Under ADA public-access rules, a qualifying service dog is individually trained in work or tasks directly related…

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published February 1, 2021

Disabilities and Service-Dog Tasks

Service dogs can assist people with different disabilities. Under the ADA, qualifying work or tasks must be individually trained and directly related to the…

Kea Grace
Published July 10, 2020

One Size Does Not Fit All: SMALL Breeds That Serve

This is a dated interview and personal account. A small dog can qualify under the ADA when individually trained in disability-related work.

Bev Thompson
Published August 30, 2019