service dog presentation
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CASSANDRA GLEBAVICIUS
An Introduction to Service Dogs
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What is a Service Dog?
Any dog that has been individually trained to perform tasks or work for a person to help mitigate a debilitating disability
Does not require dog to be certified or registered through any organization
Legal questions to ask: Is that a service dog? What task does he or she perform for you?
Public access/exceptions
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What is a Service Dog?
BreedSize
Mobility disabilities and “brace”Disposition
High energy and “stay”
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Types of Assistance Dogs
Service Dog Trained Public Access Housing & Flying
Psychiatric Service Dog “Work”
Therapy Dog Trained to provide comfort to others No rights
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Not trained Housing & Flying
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Why Use an Assistance Dog?
Physical DisabilitiesPsychological Disabilities
PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD Ground, motivate, comfort, security
Comforting the Public
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Stigma Regarding Service Dogs
DiscriminationIgnorance/Confusion“Invisible” DisabilitiesPersonal Disclosure of Disability
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Initiating Change
Educate & Inform Guest Lectures
Exposure K-12 Presentations/Visits
Service Dog Etiquette Ask to pet Don’t feel offended Do Not Distract Personal Disclosure
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Questions?