Luna the service dog

Vaiva · 04-05-2011, 07:52

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Originally Posted by yukidomari

Vaiva.. In the USA, SDs don't require any specific training or certificate.

Hmm, this is surprising

Thanks for explanation.

yukidomari · 04-05-2011, 07:57

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Originally Posted by Vaiva

Hmm, this is surprising

Thanks for explanation.

Yes, to me too, as I'm used to certification in other countries, but you know.. It is the USA....

Vaiva · 04-05-2011, 08:01

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Originally Posted by yukidomari

Yes, to me too, as I'm used to certification in other countries, but you know.. It is the USA....

Is a dog theraphy dog a service dog too? And maybe (isn't it an off topic?

) somebody practices that with wolfdogs too?

yukidomari · 04-05-2011, 08:05

A TD is not automatically an SD, unless they are handled by a disabled person and had a task that helps the condition. In other words, a dog can be both, but not automatically.

Normally though, a TD goes and comforts others, not the handler, and isn't necessarily task trained, just a nice dog that comforts people, and they aren't allowed the same access rights.

And yes! There are TD vlcaks. A few of Marcy's dogs are!

Vaiva · 04-05-2011, 08:11

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Originally Posted by yukidomari

Normally though, a TD goes and comforts others, not the handler, and isn't necessarily task trained, just a nice dog that comforts people, and they aren't allowed the same access rights.

And yes! There are TD vlcaks. A few of Marcy's dogs are!

Could you explain what are these "access rights"?
Wow, maybe Marcy could tell more. With what kind of people/problems her TD wolfdogs are working? I had a nice seminar, mostly about working with children with CP and this seems really interesting, but maybe not for every csv

Especially not with a very young one.

yukidomari · 04-05-2011, 08:18

Access rights.. SDs in the US are considered on par with other medical equipment like a wheelchair and allowed almost everywhere within federal scope. Including airplanes, hotels, restaurants, stores, no pet housing, doctors, schools, etc. but only if the dog behaves well so as not to interfere with others.

They are covered by different laws but all are federal laws. States can have extra protection for SDs and SDiTs.

Vaiva · 04-05-2011, 08:23

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Originally Posted by yukidomari

Access rights.. SDs in the US are considered on par with other medical equipment like a wheelchair and allowed almost everywhere within federal scope. Including airplanes, hotels, restaurants, stores, no pet housing, doctors, schools, etc. but only if the dog behaves well so as not to interfere with others.

They are covered by different laws but all are federal laws. States can have extra protection for SDs and SDiTs.

Yes, I guess it is the same in many countries, just it is more difficult to become a SD

04-05-2011, 08:05	#4
yukidomari Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 847	A TD is not automatically an SD, unless they are handled by a disabled person and had a task that helps the condition. In other words, a dog can be both, but not automatically. Normally though, a TD goes and comforts others, not the handler, and isn't necessarily task trained, just a nice dog that comforts people, and they aren't allowed the same access rights. And yes! There are TD vlcaks. A few of Marcy's dogs are!

04-05-2011, 08:18	#6
yukidomari Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 847	Access rights.. SDs in the US are considered on par with other medical equipment like a wheelchair and allowed almost everywhere within federal scope. Including airplanes, hotels, restaurants, stores, no pet housing, doctors, schools, etc. but only if the dog behaves well so as not to interfere with others. They are covered by different laws but all are federal laws. States can have extra protection for SDs and SDiTs.