Comments on: Service Dog Vest scam UPDATED!

By: COASTAH

COASTAH — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:16:38 +0000

This scam is not for people with real disabilities. This scam is to make your pet a service dog so you can bring your pet anywhere a service dog can go. This guy had a pet maltese in his ice cream shop and this was not a service dog! This dog use run all over the the shop,

By: Liz Marr

Liz Marr — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:42:28 +0000

With my disease, there is a web site about the use and training of the dogs for it. In it is a check list for each disease and what the most common trained responses are. The site also lists a check list of all the things a service dog (for our conditions) should be able to pass. Stores, people, startles. They also recommend passing the Canine Good Citizen test. Perhaps other conditions have the same thing available online. They recommend an experienced trainer to take you through the check off and of course, many organizations do the CGC.

I still need to train my dog to retrieve and pick up dropped objects. I’m from the old school ear pinch method, even the guide dog school don’t use that any more. Remind for drugs is another one I’m not doing good with – she has remind for cookies down well.

By: Liz Marr

Liz Marr — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:39:05 +0000

PTSD is a real disability. It is very common with vets and that is why there are a couple very good organizations that help vets with having a dog and using it. Remember, the ADA regulations say that NOBODY can ask you what your personal disability is. Places like business, schools, and such CAN ask you what your dog does. It works best to have an authoritative sounding answer, not a quick one. Make them think about it (evil grin) “Sit in my lap” sounds a like someone trying to pull one off, “provides comfort and reassurance” is more precise. One of my dog’s jobs is to give me the confidence to join the human race other than sit in a dark room with my computer. Another she does is keep me from running away or crying once I am in the real world. So I say she provides stability and redirection.

By: JW

JW — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:23:20 +0000

I almost fell for this scam, luckily I am on a fixed income and had to wait before I could purchase. It allowed me the chance to find out that by law you do not need to carry ID’s or even proof of a disability with you. I also notice these sites seem to be catering to people without disabilities who want to be able to rent places that do not allow pets or just be able to bring their dog with them everywhere they go. I know two people who payed for letters from “Doctors” diagnoising them with a disability and getting their dogs registered as service animals. This was done over the internet with a questionaire.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:45:56 +0000

Cliff, you may qualify for a psychiatric service dog. They are pretty much the same as regular service dogs except they are tailored to people with psychiatric disabilities.

It’s disgusting that these scams are allowed to exist. It’s especially disgusting because many people with disabilities may not be able to think very clearly and can easily fall for this crap. Why the government doesn’t crack down on them is beyond me.

By: Wolf-Talker (R.Young)

Wolf-Talker (R.Young) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:14:19 +0000

Darcie and Cliff,
There are none so blind as those who cannot see!
Just when are the sceptics and nay-sayers going to wake up and smell the coffee?
What does it take or will it take for them to see and believe?
For the few a PSD is a great thing, however the many “Just don’t understand do they?”
Let the many walk a mile in someone else’s shoes!
Wolf-Talker

By: Cliff Cheney

Cliff Cheney — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:28:13 +0000

What gives anyone the right to say that a comfort dog is not a service dog… I have a perment disb. for life, not for a short time… I have PTSD I am a per disabled vet and this dog helps me get through the day and night, if that is not a service I don’t know what is. I might not be blind or in a wheel chair but my disability is as real as anyone of those people. What does the law say about haveing a emotional disiblity ???? thank you… a 3 tour Viet-Nam Vet…..

By: Pami

Pami — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:01:16 +0000

Why not try this Breed as your next Service Dog Labradoodle they are very, very smart. And easy to train. First read as many books as you can on this breed. also get the book The Dog Tricks and Training workbook.
And for riding in the airplane get a new nylon bone for the dog to chew on for the first time the dog riding this will calm the dog down and he/she will be okay on the plane.
Go online to Seattle Labradoodles to get a puppy that you will be self-training.

Its always hard when you get a new service dog to train and your last service dog did what you wanted. just keep in mind if you train the dog right. 96% of the time it well work out! Also another good training book is Train your puppy in 15 minutes.
Let me know how it goes!

By: Pami

Pami — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:47:52 +0000

Are you looking for a vest and patches for your Service Dog, Then look no more go online to SNIP. They sell in the United States and overseas. Just let her know Pami sent you. Also they have service dog Law cards.
Please let me know what you think of these Patches! Pami

Dear Pami, The link you gave me didn’t work so I couldn’t see what you’re talking about. But really? You’d come here and advertise for someone else when SitStay has the best vests and patches made? Come on, Darling, work with me, not against me. If you like the info at this blog, support it, my store, and me. It will make you feel fabulous. – Darcie

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:14:11 +0000

I have a service dog who I trained to do the activities I need for her to do. I highly recommend that anybody with a service dog belong to the IAADP – the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners. Their phone number is 1-888-544-2237. They have a lot of good information and helpful benefits.

It is also important that people not confuse service dogs with therapy dogs. Service dogs are needed by people to perform different services. Therapy dogs are those who help kids with reading or go into nursing homes, etc. Service dogs are allowed into places like grocery stores; therapy dogs are not.

Since my service dog is 12 years old, it is really time for her to retire. I’m just not sure how to get a new dog who can perform the duties that my current one does for mobility assistance. For example, one never knows how a dog will do on an airplane until they actually do it. My current dog is great on planes. She just crawls under the seat in front of me for the flight. Please let me know if you know of a good place to adopt a new service dog and if there are any costs associated since my budget is limited.

Thanks!

Karen