Comments on: How to Register a Service Dog or How to Scam the Disabled http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:40:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rene Pardue http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-152974 Rene Pardue Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:28:41 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/#comment-152974 The VA Hospital in Fayetteville, Ar. is up-dating their policy on Service animals and the word is...the VA here will require a photo ID from a 'certified training facility' IE: one and so far as I have been told only one in WA state. I happen to be from WA state and know the people who started their 'registration for a fee' company, and why they did. I have been seriously warned not to make waves over this issue again as the Administration is well protected by the Senators, Congressmen, etc and I can expect serious reprocussions if I make issue again in this facility. Just get the card and shut up. I have been a strong advocate for Service Dogs and Handlers for 15 years and educator, but a direct threat from here is NOT to be taken lightly. Usually, I would tell them where to put their threat, but this time I am seeking assistance and backup. So there you have it. I just found you and am glad you exist. Thanks, Rene Trainer and handler of Service Dogs for 15 years The VA Hospital in Fayetteville, Ar. is up-dating their policy on Service animals and the word is…the VA here will require a photo ID from a ‘certified training facility’ IE: one and so far as I have been told only one in WA state.
I happen to be from WA state and know the people who started their ‘registration for a fee’ company, and why they did.

I have been seriously warned not to make waves over this issue again as the Administration is well protected by the Senators, Congressmen, etc and I can expect serious reprocussions if I make issue again in this facility. Just get the card and shut up.

I have been a strong advocate for Service Dogs and Handlers for 15 years and educator, but a direct threat from here is NOT to be taken lightly. Usually, I would tell them where to put their threat, but this time I am seeking assistance and backup.

So there you have it. I just found you and am glad you exist. Thanks, Rene Trainer and handler of Service Dogs for 15 years

]]> By: Service Dogs http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-148446 Service Dogs Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:26:23 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/#comment-148446 Thanks for posting my article, I appreciate it. Thanks for posting my article, I appreciate it.

]]> By: john driscoll http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-140983 john driscoll Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:07:53 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/#comment-140983 how do i get in touch with you how do i get in touch with you

]]> By: john driscoll http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-140953 john driscoll Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:52:03 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/#comment-140953 excellent site im a one hundred persent DAV also have trouble walking also deaf since ww two have dog who lets me know when door bell or phone rings what kind of a service dog tag should i apply for thank you for any help you can send john driscoll excellent site im a one hundred persent DAV also have trouble walking also deaf since ww two have dog who lets me know when door bell or phone rings what kind of a service dog tag should i apply for
thank you for any help you can send
john driscoll

]]> By: Terrence http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-138312 Terrence Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:06:45 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/#comment-138312 I have service dog named lucy and if it were not for her I probably would not get out of bed. I am sick mentally and am on ssi. I have service dog named lucy and if it were not for her I probably would not get out of bed. I am sick mentally and am on ssi.

]]> By: shaney frame http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-127177 shaney frame Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:27:19 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/#comment-127177 I logged onto this site because I'm doing a report for a college paper. I am 44 yrs old and disabled. I have balance issues caused by my medical problems. I have entertained the idea of a service dog for years, and since I'm not gonna get any younger or better, now is the time. any suggestions would be nice. Would like a larger breed (necessary for my problem) prefer one that doesn't shed too much, that would cause me more problems. any body know anything about labradoodles? I logged onto this site because I’m doing a report for a college paper. I am 44 yrs old and disabled. I have balance issues caused by my medical problems. I have entertained the idea of a service dog for years, and since I’m not gonna get any younger or better, now is the time. any suggestions would be nice. Would like a larger breed (necessary for my problem) prefer one that doesn’t shed too much, that would cause me more problems. any body know anything about labradoodles?

]]> By: joeline http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-104956 joeline Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:15:12 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/#comment-104956 Deaf people train their own service dogs all the time. They did it long before the ADA ever came along. I had two deaf parents and our dogs were trained in sign language from day one. Later, I became a trainer myself and have helped deaf individuals train dogs for years. I coach, they train. I have a lot of respect for those who train their own service dogs... and zero respect for those who are offering phony *certifications*, etc.. A comment about retired service dogs. Our service dogs are on the job 24 hours a day, even when we are asleep. That does create a strain on them that is often not recognized. Older dogs' health may suffer from that kind of strain so I'd be very watchful with a retired dog. That said, sometimes people with severe disabilities, where the dog's work is more demanding, retire their dogs younger than the rest of us and those dogs . Deaf people train their own service dogs all the time. They did it long before the ADA ever came along. I had two deaf parents and our dogs were trained in sign language from day one. Later, I became a trainer myself and have helped deaf individuals train dogs for years. I coach, they train. I have a lot of respect for those who train their own service dogs… and zero respect for those who are offering phony *certifications*, etc..
A comment about retired service dogs. Our service dogs are on the job 24 hours a day, even when we are asleep. That does create a strain on them that is often not recognized. Older dogs’ health may suffer from that kind of strain so I’d be very watchful with a retired dog. That said, sometimes people with severe disabilities, where the dog’s work is more demanding, retire their dogs younger than the rest of us and those dogs .

]]> By: Brigitte Smith http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-90822 Brigitte Smith Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:49:19 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/#comment-90822 Thanks for your input, Seeing Eye Dog's Mom, Marlene, Judy and JoJo. JoJo, your comments in particular are greatly appreciated. I'm sure many of my readers can benefit from them, as it's clear you know what you're talking about, being in the service dogs industry yourself. Regards, Brigitte Thanks for your input, Seeing Eye Dog’s Mom, Marlene, Judy and JoJo.

JoJo, your comments in particular are greatly appreciated. I’m sure many of my readers can benefit from them, as it’s clear you know what you’re talking about, being in the service dogs industry yourself.

Regards,
Brigitte

]]> By: JoJo http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-90028 JoJo Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:37:13 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/#comment-90028 For Jeff Martin: If you are disabled and your dog is performing a task for your disablility, that dog is a service dog. You can get service dog patches and a vest for your dog and can legally take him anywhere you go. It is against the law to deny a disabled person access if he has a service dog. Service dogs are not required by law to be registered. Unfortunatly, that opens the door for people to commit fraud and claim they have a service dog. The only thing that can be asked of you is , is this a service dog?" and "what tasks does your dog do for you?" If your dog was retired once, he was retired for a reason. He may not be able to work for you very long. It is not fair to the dog to require him to work all of his life. If he is a senior dog, watch for symptoms that he might be in pain or just plain tired. Dogs can't tell you this information and will always want to work for you, even if they are in pain. There is a long waiting list for any service dog. You can also get your own dog and do the training yourself. There are 2 books/DVD's called "Teamwork I" and "Teamwork II" that teach how to train dogs for people with disablilities. It will teach you how to train your service dog even as a quad. If you do decide to train your own service dog, get the CD called, "So You're About to Get A Service Dog " by Linda Alberta from the Lake Erie Assistance Dogs. It has materials for pre-planning, puppy planning, classes and early preparation. To Pam: Don't comment if you don't know what your talking about. You don't know anything about service dogs or the ADA. I train service dogs and go to many seminars in the USA and Canada. Many people have successfully trained their own SD. It can be very rewarding, but also time consuming and challenging. It takes commitment. For Jeff Martin:
If you are disabled and your dog is performing a task for your disablility, that dog is a service dog. You can get service dog patches and a vest for your dog and can legally take him anywhere you go. It is against the law to deny a disabled person access if he has a service dog. Service dogs are not required by law to be registered. Unfortunatly, that opens the door for people to commit fraud and claim they have a service dog. The only thing that can be asked of you is , is this a service dog?” and “what tasks does your dog do for you?”

If your dog was retired once, he was retired for a reason. He may not be able to work for you very long. It is not fair to the dog to require him to work all of his life. If he is a senior dog, watch for symptoms that he might be in pain or just plain tired. Dogs can’t tell you this information and will always want to work for you, even if they are in pain.

There is a long waiting list for any service dog. You can also get your own dog and do the training yourself. There are 2 books/DVD’s called “Teamwork I” and “Teamwork II” that teach how to train dogs for people with disablilities. It will teach you how to train your service dog even as a quad. If you do decide to train your own service dog, get the CD called, “So You’re About to Get A Service Dog ” by Linda Alberta from the Lake Erie Assistance Dogs. It has materials for pre-planning, puppy planning, classes and early preparation.

To Pam: Don’t comment if you don’t know what your talking about. You don’t know anything about service dogs or the ADA.

I train service dogs and go to many seminars in the USA and Canada. Many people have successfully trained their own SD. It can be very rewarding, but also time consuming and challenging. It takes commitment.

]]> By: Judy Armstrong http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/comment-page-1/#comment-72360 Judy Armstrong Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:18:53 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-register-a-service-dog-or-how-to-scam-the-disabled/#comment-72360 I don't know why this thought went through my head tonight but....here goes: I am disabled, and as we all know that the Disability Check makes us the lowest of the Poor. If my bed stops working; I've only to call the medical supply store. If my shower chair breaks, the call to the same medical supply store. All of the costs are taken care of. Where do I take my Service Dog if she needs help? I've never had a dog(pet) that didn't live long past "typical" years the majority of the breed. I don't have an answer! The people at the medical suppyl store would think that I'm really off my rocker! I've got enough issues without being labled mentally ill too! I sure would rest easier if I knew that the one medical necessity, above all others, would be taken care of too! I think that those of us who are lucky enough to have one of these wonderful "Perscriptions" doesn't want to even consider that the Dogs may become sick at one time during their brief time with us. I believe that being quiet about this posibility isn't going to stop things from happening. I just don't know what I'm going to do if/when this happens. Surely, you might know what to do or how to work to find an answer to this unspoken "repair"! Please help me rest easier and know that my "Special" Service Dog will have a chance at getting health care? Thank you in advance for anything you can do to help those who help us! I don’t know why this thought went through my head tonight but….here goes: I am disabled, and as we all know that the Disability Check makes us the lowest of the Poor. If my bed stops working; I’ve only to call the medical supply store. If my shower chair breaks, the call to the same medical supply store. All of the costs are taken care of. Where do I take my Service Dog if she needs help? I’ve never had a dog(pet) that didn’t live long past “typical” years the majority of the breed. I don’t have an answer! The people at the medical suppyl store would think that I’m really off my rocker! I’ve got enough issues without being labled mentally ill too! I sure would rest easier if I knew that the one medical necessity, above all others, would be taken care of too! I think that those of us who are lucky enough to have one of these wonderful “Perscriptions” doesn’t want to even consider that the Dogs may become sick at one time during their brief time with us. I believe that being quiet about this posibility isn’t going to stop things from happening. I just don’t know what I’m going to do if/when this happens. Surely, you might know what to do or how to work to find an answer to this unspoken “repair”! Please help me rest easier and know that my “Special” Service Dog will have a chance at getting health care? Thank you in advance for anything you can do to help those who help us!

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