I have a service dog but their are some people that says it is not a service dog that it is a compaion dog.I have it for a medical reason.
2006-10-10 14:14:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I am not deaf,blind or in a wheel chair.I have a seizure disorder and my dog is trained to alert me before hand.
2006-10-10 14:22:48 · update #1
My landlord is now saying that I have to pay a pet deposit because it is a companion dog and not a service dog and that only service dogs are not classified as pets.
2006-10-10 14:29:09 · update #2
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. If they meet this definition, animals are considered service animals under the ADA regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a state or local government.
Service animals perform some of the functions and tasks that the individual with a disability cannot perform for him or herself. Guide dogs are one type of service animal used by some individuals who are blind. This is the type of service animal with which most people are familiar. But there is service
Animals that assist persons with other kinds of disabilities in their day-to-day activities. Some examples include:
· Alerting persons with hearing impairments to sounds.
· pulling wheelchairs or carrying and picking up things for persons with mobility impairments.
· Assisting persons with mobility impairments with balance.
2006-10-10 14:20:03 · answer #1 · answered by falling_down23 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Also there are alert dogs that detect persons that have seizure disorders. How it works I don't know. But the dog is able to smell or notice a difference in the individual sometimes 2 hrs before the actual seizure is to occur
2006-10-10 14:25:46 · answer #2 · answered by LVieau 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A service dog is also a companion dog, whereas a companion dog d is not necessarily or usually usually a service dog. Anyone who has a dog in their has a companion dog.
In your case, and in the case of others who have service dogs, the service dog is both as he or she is not only does things to help , he or she also provides companionship.
ADD: I'm sorry that you have to go through seizures, but I'm glad to know that you have a wonderful dog who was trained to help you and provide you the help and supp port you need, as well as give you love and companionship.
ADD AGAIN:
You must have some kind of documentation ion that came with your dog to prove he or she is a service dog. I would throw it in his face when you tell him you'll be contacting your lawyer because he is in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Good luck to you.
2006-10-10 14:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by HDB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That IS a service dog. Companion dogs are for people with severe depression, when the dog is used as therapy. You have a service dog. Get your doctor or pet agency to write a letter (on letterhead) to your landlord. Also explore the Web for your rights. You might be able to sue him.
2006-10-10 15:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
A service dog in my eyes is a dog who has been trained to provide you assistance for whatever reason. I also feel that they are very much companion dogs too. They are with you 24/7 and comfort you when you need them and are always there to lend an ear ;). You can tell those people that you have a very special dog and that it is both!
2006-10-10 14:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by slickshiftin 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
service dogs are generally for med reasons, companion dogs are for the shut in's and elderly
2006-10-10 14:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by michael m 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no. service dogs can be for police.companien dogs have one person where they help for medical problems.
2006-10-10 14:36:10 · answer #7 · answered by tinkerbell 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
They are there for the same purpose and should be treated the same.
2006-10-10 14:38:22 · answer #8 · answered by lunarbuni 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes r nurses and sisters the same.
2006-10-10 14:23:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋