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Qualified Disabilities for a Service Dog under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Here are a few of the physical or emotional conditions which quality a person living with the condition for a service dog under the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA. Basically, if you are limited in your ability to perform major tasks such as seeing, hearing, standing, walking, eating, sleeping, thinking, speaking, or something similar, then you would …

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Difference between Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs

Service Dogs Service dogs and therapy dogs are not the same thing. Service dogs are often a specific breed, paired with a person with a disability, often go through very specific training, and aid people with a large variety of everyday or specific tasks. Service dogs are usually seen as working dogs, not pets. Therapy …

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British Columbia Dog and Handler Team Certification

There are two ways for dog and handler teams to be certified in British Columbia through an accredited school Assistance Dogs International (ADI) International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) You must submit the following documents to Security Programs: A completed Application for a Guide or Service Dog Certificate (Accredited School) (SPD0800) (PDF) Written confirmation from the accredited …

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