Things to know before getting a Service Dog
-Getting a puppy and training it seems like a good idea, but it isn’t. It could grow up and not be the type of dog that is fit to be a service dog.
-I know it is tempting to get a very pretty dog that is already trained rather than a regular Labrador, but you will be stopped more and more if you have a “pretty” dog. If you cannot deal with that, than I suggest just going with a Labrador.
-You can get a dog to train from a shelter, BUT it is very rare to find one fit to be an SD. I got my dog from the humane society, but he was very mellow and well trained. He is quick to learn. Many shelter dogs get excited easily and have a hard time learning.
-An SD can be any breed, BUT if you are self training and it is your first time I’d go with the stereotypical service dog breeds. Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Poodles, etc.
-KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. Business owners and public schools are only allowed to ask if it is a service dog and what it is for. Nothing else.
-Interfering with a service dog working is a class three felony. Remind this to people who interfere.
-check local laws. Not all states and countries recognize psychiatric service dogs.
-therapy/emotional support animals do not count as service dogs and do not hold the same rights
-in many states Service Dogs in training hold the same rights as fully trained service dogs.
-teach basic tricks before getting into service dog tasks.
-only dogs count as service animals, but in some states a miniature horse also counts.
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