Fake Svc Dogs a Growing Problem
Clicky I find it sad that people feel the need to abuse the system. One would think they would be grateful they are physically well enough to perform their own tasks. Trained service dogs are s...
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kalynzoo wrote:
Who would establish the certification? Paid trainer? Government officials? Who would pay them? Many people who need service animals would not be able to cover the cost of certification. Many spend a year or more self training the animal. Who defines the need for a service animal? How do you prove the service animal recognizes seizures, diabetic episodes, etc?
A start would be something similar to what is offered by Pet Partners (formerly Delta Society). I've had therapy dogs that required certification by a recognized organization, at that time the only one that was recognized nation wide was Delta Society. These are private organizations that provide the service. The problem is that there is NO standard for what constitutes a service dog or how they are trained. Put in the regulations and let the private industry make it happen. Guide Dogs for the Blind is a start.
Is the improper use of the service animal tag really worth opening the can of worms that national policy can create?
Yes
