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Fake service dogs hurt people with real needs Jan 3, 2014 7:13:22 GMT -8

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Post by DJ on Jan 3, 2014 7:13:22 GMT -8

I remember reading about this before so it must be a common problem.

People with disabilities say others who claim their regular dogs are service dogs so they can to take them inside stores are abusing the system.

Click to watch video: Fake service dogs hurt people with real needs (Video)

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Fake service dogs hurt people with real needs Jan 3, 2014 8:10:39 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Jan 3, 2014 8:10:39 GMT -8

Just watched the video and it highlights a couple of issues.

One being the public premise owners being allowed to ask people to leave if their service dog mis behaves and also the issue of people selling 'untrained' service dogs. I had never thought about this because ive never seen a service dob mis behave

It would be hoped that if an individual decides to get a service dog that they will ensure that it is fully trained and has a 'practice run' in public.
I certainly wouldnt take a trainer/breeders word for it

Thanks for sharing DJ..interesting vid

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Fake service dogs hurt people with real needs Jan 3, 2014 12:00:28 GMT -8

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Lαrα, in Canada we need a license and you can only get one if you get a trained dog from big organizations/foundations. I don't think you're allowed to have your own dog as a service even if it's well trained but I don't know for sure.

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Fake service dogs hurt people with real needs Feb 15, 2014 20:28:00 GMT -8

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I found a site on Facebook that offered to certify any dog as a service dog. So now supposedly I will be able to take my Bichon Frise Napoleon on an airplane for emotional support. That doesn't seem quite right to me. I will certainly call and find out how real this is before I try.

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Fake service dogs hurt people with real needs Feb 16, 2014 9:02:33 GMT -8

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Post by truwrecks on Feb 16, 2014 9:02:33 GMT -8

Where I live you can train your own, but you have to prove specific obedience training and demonstrate 2 or 3 medical tasks that the dog can perform. The dogs also need to be a "good citizen" in public places. Domino was able to pass all the requirements with flying colors. When Domino has his vest on he is all business and is happy to do it. Many people that have seen Domino in my house without his vest on have all commented how well he behaves. His training shows in every aspect of his behavior.

This one is a hot button for me too. A niece of mine got her doctor to write a prescription for a "companion dog" so she could keep after she got caught having it in an apartment complex that doesn't allow pets. She has brought her dog to my house a few times, and it is NOT a "Good Citizen".

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Fake service dogs hurt people with real needs Feb 16, 2014 10:10:33 GMT -8

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Post by DJ on Feb 16, 2014 10:10:33 GMT -8

That's very interesting ladylimpsalot, let us know what the say!

truwrecks, that's great! It's too bad I can't justify my little Shih-Tzu as a service dog It is pretty annoying though when people claim that their dog is a service dog when it's really not.

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Fake service dogs hurt people with real needs Feb 16, 2014 20:13:10 GMT -8

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Post by wavewolf on Feb 16, 2014 20:13:10 GMT -8

Feb 15, 2014 20:28:00 GMT -8 ladylimpsalot said:

I found a site on Facebook that offered to certify any dog as a service dog. So now supposedly I will be able to take my Bichon Frise Napoleon on an airplane for emotional support. That doesn't seem quite right to me. I will certainly call and find out how real this is before I try.

Probably a scam. Certification usually involves training of the dog from young age, and then specialized training with disabled person to make sure match is good and tasks are performed reliably. Good info at www.petpartners.org/Page.aspx?pid=302

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