How to Spot a Fake Service Dog

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

Who cares about fake service dogs, they don't hurt anyone right? WRONG! News story about attack on.ktla.com/U5LMI

[@petclub4728]

Happy Tails omg that is awful.

[@katzzai]

Happy Tails your a good person and I’m your biggest fan and pet lover

[@daddylonglegs9854]

I've seen a couple dog attacks from "service dogs" at walmart. I work there, and no one is allowed to approach anyone with any pet aside from the door greeters. One big "service" dog got loose and ran after a child. :/

[@kkjolly2501]

And that is why anyone should have to be able to prove they have a legal SERVICE DOG.

[@samanthak3286]

Happy Tails do I need a service dog I can't see really well

[@emily_5900]

To the people saying that you can't obtain a service dog for anxiety... I have a service dog for a severe anxiety/panic disorder (among other things). She is not an ESA, she is trained to give me DPT, alert when i begin to have attack, block people, stop destructive behaviors, get my medicine (when I'm at home) etc. she was obtained through multiple letters of recommendation from my doctors, and is even permitted to attend school with me.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Emily _ I don't think anyone here has said service dogs can't be used for anxiety.

[@cricketyea1158]

I have an anxiety disorder, I'm constantly fainting, avoiding activities in fear of having an anxiety attack, and I'm not allowed to do certain activities at school because if I faint and hit my head, they don't want to get sued. I've thought about asking my doctor about getting a service dog because I refuse to take medication because it terrifies me, but I've heard it can be more than 4000 dollars to train one, and my dad would never spend that much money on some 'phase' I'm going through. Can you share your experience with obtaining one if its not a sensitive topic for you? Thanks! ~X

[@alauram.6416]

xXx xXx you never have to pay to have a service dog trained! There is such a thing as owner training, it takes awhile a lot of time and a lot of patience

[@sootlet8894]

Happy Tails A lot of people, even other service dog handlers, say it's bogus.

[@cutsiefruitsthreetwoone8862]

I have similar problems and my SD in training is doing well :)

[@jaredfogle6612]

how to spot a fake service dog : Logan Paul's dog

[@pawtism3005]

Truth

[@jaredfogle6612]

Pawtism not sure why he needs one, color blind isn't a disability.

[@pawtism3005]

Plus dogs are basically colorblind too, so a dog (as great as they are) couldn't possibly help him, even if it was a disability. He's a straight up faker, and frankly should be in jail.

[@jaredfogle6612]

Pawtism yeah a lot of people want that, as someone who has a disability who has no service dog because i don't need one i have to agree with you, he's too scared to get his mutt taken away (i never call service dogs mutt because service dogs are obedient.) i saw a video where kong pooped in the bag and pooping all over the place means a dog is stressed out when it's not trained

[@jaredfogle6612]

Hostile Spider he’s a big time loser.

[@laurengrace1243]

my dog isn't a fake service dog and she was trained properly but one day we were in a store and she started barking and I didn't know why until I realized that there was someone behind me who tried to grab her

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Lauren Ledford poor dog, people are awful.

[@laurengrace1243]

Happy Tails luckily the man got escorted from the store and my dog is ok

[@OatsTheOcelot]

Poor pupper

[@MsCalamityBrain]

Yes. And,criminals will use high frequency ultrasound devises to create pain & cause a service dog to react. My dog is a medical alert. So,she barks,cries. Did so last Christmas as I was rushed to the hospital. Staff let her up on my gurney as I had coded. I’m a retired criminologist. These over generalizations lead to suspicions that can end in discrimination/hate crimes. Which I just experienced @ a dental school. Filing with the ADA.

[@erinowl4407]

Lauren Ledford It is a crime to interfere with a service dog. We all have to start enforcing the law for our health and well-being. That is what the laws are there for. And supposedly what law enforcement is there for. I think we all must carry print outs of Federal and our State Laws regarding service, therapy, emotional support animals and their access and treatment. If WE don't enforce our rights, no one else is going to volunteer to do it. That guy should be PROSECUTED by the government (ie CRIMINAL not civil).

[@blairthemagicaltigersnake9676]

A famous KZbin vloger named Logan Paul recently faked his dog Kong as a service dog just so Kong could be allowed at the airport and on the plane. Unbelievable It's absolutely absurd! And people are actually defending him!

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+BlairTheMagicalTigerSnake from what I have seen, everything he does is morally questionable. Can't say I'm surprised to hear this.

[@blairthemagicaltigersnake9676]

Oh wow I actually wasn't expecting a reply from you thank you. Yeah I haven't really heard of Logan up until that point when he faked his dog being a service dog. But even so it's annoying that someone as "famous" as him supports something that is harmful to those who do have legitimate service dogs

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+BlairTheMagicalTigerSnake a KZbinr Philip Defranco has been talking about him in this news videos. And yes it's very diapointing

[@abbytheredwolf174]

BlairTheMagicalTigerSnake I agree he could have just gotten the right air line that allows dogs in the main area of the plain where the passengers are

[@greeniccee]

jake paul is trash, same with his brother lol. it runs in the family i suppose

[@ameliasmenagerie3350]

People say my mom isn't disabled constantly, and while she can walk and doesn't need a service animal, she cannot sit and people assume that because she can walk, she isn't disabled. It is super frustrating :/ I would love to be able to bring an animal with me as an emotional support animal since I struggle with anxiety, but I understand that they can be distracting where they are not permitted. Thanks for helping us all understand this subject better!

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Amelia's Menagerie have you considered getting a service dog for anxiety?

[@acroani2550]

Happy Tails hi happy tails I absolutely love your videos do you think maybe you can go more into depth in a video on the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs I have trouble figuring out the difference!!!amazin video!!!😁😁😁

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

acroani I did, I even said in the video if you are confused please watch the videos in the icard. Please watch the videos first, I love answer questions but it would help if people watched before commenting. -_-

[@alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923]

Sydney Rivera anxiety is a disability

[@alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923]

I have anxiety but I am trying to control it with natural remedies.

[@talknewz7617]

Your absolutely right, ORDINARY NON-MEDICAL PEOPLE HAVE NO RIGHT TO SAY WHO'S DISABLED! Many disabilities can not be seen

[@moorlandwandering3367]

talknewz As someone with autism, GAD, chronic nerve pain and severe depression I concur with this statement.

[@michellerivera6201]

Moorland Wandering I concur with your use of the word concur.

[@kineiya]

I concur!

[@becks5198]

talknewz my cousin was slacking off in college and got some doctor to write up a piece of paper for her non existent depression and so she got a therapy hamster 🙄 oh and her mom did try multiple times trying to get disability benefits for some wrist pain

[@alissatravers1218]

talknewz thank you. I have epilepsy

[@faroshscale]

I'm absolutely positive some asshole is going to watch this video and then go around policing people about their service animals in public

[@jackielerock8727]

UGH that’s my worry

[@kkjolly2501]

(Michael Sullivan);I agree with you. My service dog Buddy is well trained. These so called service muts that bark and growl at him worry me. May I ask you two questions that I have asked others. One; did you have to have a prescription to get your service dog, and two; do you carry that prescription with you.??? A LETTER OF PRESCRIPTION

[@ipsurvivor]

Michael Sullivan - I don't agree because this will lead to discrimination and cause denial of access.

[@pora_]

Kevin Jolly what? service dogs are not "prescribed"

[@Ricopolico]

Jamie Krouse - We can only hope that happens. Unfortunately, all those self-absorbed assholes with the fake service dogs are ruining it for those truly in need.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

Hey guys before writing a comment about service dogs for anxiety, be sure to watch the video, no where in the video did I say anxiety is not a reason to have a service dog. And one more thing, service dog videos are not my personal opinions, all the information can be found on ada.gov

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

who me ok, what is your point?

[@cat5dog1]

Loretta Montgomery hoi

[@audrey-zq7ip]

I have a "service" cat (Its helps my with my asthma and bipolar / depression) Lol

[@pawtism3005]

I never heard her say anything about Chihuahua's or the size of a service dog. She correctly stated that it has to be a dog (or mini horse but as they aren't that common, she focused on dogs) and that it's all about training and behavior. Not sure where the Chihuahua confusion came in.

[@tjean6011]

IMHO and RMMV I've interacted with many real and fake anxiety dogs. Just about everyone I know with a real one answers more confidently, no ums etc, then those with fake ones. And yes I know they are fakes by the actions of both the handler and the dog. When its 3 tea cup dogs riding in the basket of the shopping cart or jumping out of a baby stroller for example, I'll ask the two allowable questions and they stumble on what task does the dog do for you " aaaa for anxiety" with the same look my kids gave me when caught sneaking treats from the kitchen isn't good enough for me. Its those dogs who've attacked mine or me. If pulling at the lead without the handler doing something other than drag them away if they notice at all, its not a service dog. Those are emotional support dog (read pets allowed in pet free *housing* per law) and I completely respect the benefit they have, but not being task trained makes them not service dogs. As my dog is still not fully grown, he's unable to do his primary job, *but* he alerts to my anxiety, PTSD, asthma and seizure triggers, *and* trained to help me calm down or do what I need to do to take care of myself. What's important is all of the ones I know with SD for anxiety et al use the word or synonym for alert., or other direct words. Few say psychiatric warning (not aaa anxiety, which I heard last night when the pooch jumped mine) but the answer always includes words that note task trained. Service dogs are trained to do specific tasks for the handler to mitigate their disability, therapy dogs are trained to help others, and emotional support dogs help the handler but *not* with a specific task. The big thing is poorly behaved fake service dogs interaction with businesses is the primary reason I've been designed access or we've been hurt. Her words were "for anxiety" not "anxiety alert". The vets I know are trained to say alert when they get theirs. Just my experience and opinion.

[@chrisp6710]

Dog spots a fake service dog Dog: "Stolen Valor!"

[@estherleclaire2626]

We raised a service dog for the past 18 months.. we just gave her back to Canine Companions for Independence. I was really sad, but I know she'll be put in a good home, helping someone.

[@estherleclaire2626]

Main Street Boxer Actually, we trained another dog a while back and kept him. He is the sweetest! Sadly we can't keep the new one.

[@ciannamccoy6253]

They are still around??? I worked with them quite a bit when I was a surgical tech. Awesome organization.

[@estherleclaire2626]

They are! It's awesome that you worked for them!

[@lizzyhoward5669]

CCI is a fantastic group and I miss working with them.

[@servicepuppyryn8592]

Esther LeClaire I used to be a puppy raiser for the Guide Dog Foundation in Long Island!

[@servicedogdakota1494]

There are service dogs for anxiety though.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+ServiceDogDakota never said there weren't :)

[@servicedogdakota1494]

Oh I know you didn't say there weren't but you said if someone were to say "she's for my anxiety" (example) Though I don't know who would really say that haha.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

ServiceDogDakota yes anxiety is a condition not a task. You cannot give that answer if someone asks what task does the dog perform.

[@servicedogdakota1494]

Oh I missed that! I'm sorry.

[@ciannamccoy6253]

Ok... so this is one of the points that gets confusing for me.. kinda muddies the waters. Specific terminology is employed. IE "She's for my anxiety" Where as a dog trained for those handlers would state they have PTSD (one of the few acceptable disgnosises... right?) the Anxiety being a symptom of the actual disorder. But, then I read that there are SDs specifically for anxiety, as a disorder not a symptom....

[@shannong.8094]

i know someone who spent $250 to "register" her dog and receive a tag, vest, leash, etc. the dog had never received any training, was horrible in public and i was embarrassed when she'd take her into places while claiming she was a service dog while the dog was trying to get everyone to pet her, barking nonstop, pulling, peeing on the floor and essentially doing nothing beneficial for the owner. i knew people could see right through it but everyone is too scared of being sued to say anything.

[@pawtism3005]

Yeah, those people are pretty obvious (and obnoxious), then they have the nerve to get offended when someone actually does call them on it. They think it's all fun and games until their fake actually attacks a real service dog, and they wind up in jail because of it.

[@kcunlimitedeats]

Yikes, this is awful.

[@michellerivera6201]

Shannon G. Service dog or not, a business is allowed to say the dog has to go if it is being disruptive or not potty trained. I don't know why they're afraid; the law is pretty clear.

[@MTBR077]

She could sue people for hurting her ego by calling out her fake service dog?

[@Harlem55]

@@pawtism3005 The thing you've got to understand is that the best trainer in the world cannot train the dog out of the dog. Dogs attack other dogs. It's the natural order of things in nature. You can't entirely train that potential out of the animal if you're using responsible non-abusive training methods.

[@natalieramsey4727]

By the way, you mention at the end helping with anxiety as not a qualification for being a service dog which is a fuzzy area it'd be cool if you could go into. My service dog is for PTSD, which obviously includes server panic disorders and various forms or anxiety disorders which do in fact qualify me for having my service dog. And while yes he does help me in ways similarly to an esa, which is why the lines are fuzzy, he also performs and is learning to preform many of tasks to alert me to sometimes life threatening attacks, and snap me out of essentially states of paralysis among other things. I might not be here if it wasn't for him, so I think it's slightly unfair to block all anxiety into not qualifying. Not that I don't agree, for some it doesn't, some ESAs or therapy dogs world work better. It all comes down to what your doctor thinks is best in the end

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+natalie ramsey please check my exact wording at the end ;)

[@milamarshall9597]

I think she meant a dog to help with just anxiety. There's a huge difference between PTSD (anxiety is a symptom) and Just anxiety

[@okapi2323]

+UglyMess Service dogs can be trained for 'just' anxiety, if the person is considered disabled by their condition, (the disorder greatly effects the function of everyday life, and prohibits 'normal' function.) What makes it a service dog not ESA is the fact that; One: the handler is considered disabled by their condition/s, and two: The dog is TASK TRAINED to preform things in order to help their handler better function through their everyday life. Please remember that everyone different, and even if you have anxiety that disables you, that does not necessary mean that a service dog is right for you.

[@okapi2323]

+natalie ramsey What Megan was saying in the video is when a public place asks what tasks your dog preforms and someone answers 'anxiety' this is cause for suspicion simply because anxiety is not a task, but a condition, (a common one that fake handlers tend to use, sadly. These people make others with real service dogs for anxiety look bad). Some people will say their 'condition' instead of a task because their dog is not task trained, (making them not a service dog.) She was definitely NOT saying that service dogs cannot be real if the person has anxiety.

[@natalier4053]

Okapi23 The problem with anxiety and service dogs is that the vast majority of people with anxiety, even one's with debilitating anxiety, don't need proper tasks preformed to keep them alive and safe. Sure, maybe deep pressure therapy or finding a route out of place, etc, but those tasks are not needed for the daily life of a person with anxiety. Anxiety is treatable with medication, out-patient therapy, and in-patient therapy, dogs are medical equipment for people who need constant (or out of house constant) support that can't get that help. PTSD, panic disorders, etc, are service dog necessary, anxiety isn't. It's almost cruel to the dog and just plain insulting to have a service dog for a couple of tasks that may not even be needed. Anxiety IS for emotional support animals, as it helps to have something to focus on and keep calm with, not a psychiatric service dog. You can't expect people to believe that someone should get medical equipment with full access rights against ESA and pets for anxiety unrelated to other disorders.

[@original_leigh]

Being from the UK, I had no idea that fake service dogs were a thing. That's incredibly dangerous to the public. Trained service dogs are safe to approach but if it's fake then it could easily attack someone while they're out, especially children. You need better regulations over in the US - I know some people think it's against their rights to HAVE to register, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Leigh MB84 I'd rather have to register than risk being attacked, which has happened to me

[@marcaliventialiventi765]

Leigh MB84 yeah we have a woman in NYC (14st) who has a huge dog that growls at any and every one still waiting for someone to kill this animal when he mauls somebody kids

[@michellerivera6201]

Leigh MB84 You act like it's illegal for regular dogs to be in public. People take their dogs in public all of the time without them attacking random strangers. In any event, service dog or not, you shouldn't approach a dog without permission.

[@baileymadison9019]

Lauren Kirk but people who take their dogs into public know their dogs limits and almost always they are going to either Petco or a dog park where is these people are taking their animals into grocery stores where there is way too many people which can stretch out the animal if it's not trained properly

[@2bbossfree]

NO dogs are safe to approach without asking permission. Furthermore, a service dog should not be petted when he is working.

[@isaaca665]

I live in a pet free community and my next door neighbor decided she was going to get a dog. She's claims that the dog is an service animal and that he's registered but after watching this I know he's not. The dog barks uncontrollably, does not listen to any single command she throws at it and what's crap about this situation is that the HOA doesn't want to kick her out because it's an service animal. I call b*******.

[@strangeduckling]

Yeah, that's definitely not a service dog; however, it could possibly be an ESA which _are_ allowed in typically "no pet" housing.

[@rikib6841]

She may mean to say it's an Emotional Support Animal which is covered under the ADA when it comes to housing and airplanes.

[@2bbossfree]

I would buy her (and her dog) a kong which is filled with peanut butter to keep the dog occupied if she is not there and I would buy ME one of those silent bark stopper devices. They are about $20. It may save your sanity.

[@pamiperry3329]

Show them this video and give the ADA Law.

[@bettyvanderhooven-schmaasc4235]

@@pamiperry3329 show the property managers the laws. I'm trying to get a dog to help w my PTSD but so many other tenants have abused the loose laws, my landlord is putting me thru hell.

[@xKeepYourHeartStrong]

The other day I saw a huge pitbull with a "therapy dog" vest. He was pulling like crazy, barking, growling at my dog, and rolling around on the ground. It took everything in me not to start yelling at this man for bringing a very obvious fake service dog into a store lol

[@xKeepYourHeartStrong]

lol why is it shady? if it was a lab, I would've said lab. if it was a saint bernard, i would've said saint bernard. if it was a malinois, I would've said malinois. I don't see why it matters haha

[@poochie793]

TheWrongLead a therapy dog is NOT A SERVICE DOG. it is a feel good dog, and doesn't have public access rights.

[@xKeepYourHeartStrong]

yeah that was the point of my whole comment lol

[@theatomnerds6770]

+austin Any dog can be bad, I also don't think it was important to say the breed

[@2wesx]

Thanks for the info! Thinking about getting a service dog myself, I'm debating because of all the struggles people face. This helped one of them!

[@kendraanimallover8201]

Omg I thought she said **my parents are just foraging right now** 😂😂👌❤️

[@MrOramato]

Hey, I let Ma live in my house rent-Free. Is asking her to forage too much ? (Joke)

[@apacherose5202]

I thought she said parents I think it was parrots

[@imyourmiraclee]

Me too

[@spiderrZz]

Same, but I noticed she said parrot 😂😂😂😂

[@cickap.p.4394]

I heard thet too😂 I was like wth

[@wolfpackflt670]

How to tell if a dog is a real service dog: Just watch how it acts, if it walks and overall acts in a professional manner then it's a very good chance it's a real service dog.

[@YukiTheOkami]

Paper can easaly be a fake if jou dont exactly know how it habe to look If the dog is slighty agrassiv then maby the owner just put the west on him to stop people from pet the dog randomly

[@mikasaackerman4416]

Dr Judgement Service dogs don't have "papers" it is illegal to ask a service dog handler for papers in the USA

[@zmei_vulpe4523]

however they could still be in training, and thus not have perfect behavior yet. and as they aren't required by law to wear their vests, you really wouldn't know unless you asked; and it's not wise to harass folks about their disabilities or dogs, and only the business owners really have rights to do that. And in response to another comment, service dogs don't have actual paperwork registered with the ADA. like mentioned in this video, you can register them but it's not with the actual government run organization. just scams online to get you to pay for unnescescary licensing. the reason the dog was so expensive is most likely because it was already trained, and you're reimbursing for that service. furthermore, you wouldn't have training papers if you trained your dog yourself, as many do. and I can't tell if you're trying to talk about service dog registry papers (which, under the ada, don't really exist) or breed pedigree papers...and not all well trained dogs are breed papered.

[@michellerivera6201]

Dr Judgement Did you not watch the video? Real service animals are NOT required to have papers or certificates or be registered. If a person tries to offer any of that stuff as evidence, their dog is more than likely NOT a service dog.

[@eliicd303]

@@mikasaackerman4416 Airlines can and do ask for a doctors letter for psychiatric service dogs to be able to fly in the cabin, or they fly in cargo.

[@parvais4v479]

Why are horses service animals but cats arent? This is a serious question I genuinely want to know.

[@awolfnamedgarry8633]

Have you tried training a cat?

[@chachacharlie7046]

Awolfnamedgarry tbh i have and its easy if you have them from a kitten

[@valerienightlinger3466]

Awolfnamedgarry I successfully train rescued cats after I've rehabilitated them. Unfortunately, they're too small to carry out duties required of service animals, like bringing over a blanket or getting something from the fridge. 🤔 Maybe I should train a big Savannah Cat and a raven. Ravens are geniuses. That'd work! Hear me out! LOL. The Savannah Cat would wear a backpack with side pockets that hang down, and the raven would put stuff into the pockets. 🤓😁

[@ciannamccoy6253]

+Valerie - I dont think thats true in regards to their size.

[@Nirrrina]

cat training is easy. My cat Harlequin spent ten minutes teaching me to play fetch with a hairband.

[@moorlandwandering3367]

How dare you - My service chicken is legit! Thou it can't accompany me into KFC. Jk.

[@axtra9561]

So...you can take it to kfc?

[@lailahepburnandmischka]

You can take it into KFC if you get it its own service animal to go with you both lmao

[@UnfamiliarEyes]

I can imagine a person walking around with a fishbowl (with a fish in it) With a sign that says: service fish do not pet

[@doodleberry6684]

I love how the thumbnail makes the cute little dog is a criminal😂

[@poochie793]

Abigail Whyte i use 2 service dogs, each is trained for a different disability. both my service dogs are Chihuahuas and their both legitimate service dogs.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

Joan Cobb no one has anything against chihuahuas

[@pawtism3005]

I'd imagine (possibly even subconsciously) that picture was chosen because chihuahuas and other little "tea cup" dogs are quite often used as fakes. I don't believe it was meant to indicate that all chihuahuas were fake (or she would have said that in the video, and in fact mentioned that you can't tell by breed). The irony for me was that those little "tea cup" fakes are the ones I really don't worry too much about. Sure they yap like crazy and are annoying, but aren't likely much of a threat to my service dog. I worry much more about like a cocker spaniel (those dogs, especially without training, can get crazy) or something bigger, as it could hurt my service dog.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Pawtism it was definitely intentional since I took the photo myself.

[@doodleberry6684]

It was a joke not meant to be taken offensively. I also did not say that Chihuahuas could not be service dogs, I'm sorry if I offended you.

[@Meskarune]

I got my dog an ID and added to a company registry simply because it makes my life a lot easier. She was trained for 2 years to be a diabetic alert dog and has been working for 4 years, but because she is a chihuahua mix, people give me a hard time even though she is perfectly behaved in public buildings. Having an ID just makes them leave me alone a lot faster. It doesn't automatically mean that a dog isn't a service dog because someone uses a for profit company to register their dog. People expect dogs to be registered somewhere and legit companies like united states service dog registry remove any dog from the registry that gets reported to them for behaving badly in public. I know a lot of other service and guide dog handlers who use them.

[@angelamcqueen6687]

That's exactly what I thought when I watched this . I registered with a free organization and paid for an ID just so I don't have to tell people it's working. Same reason I have mine wear a vest in public. Just makes it easier.

[@araewebner]

“He’s for my anxiety” can be a valid answer is he’s trained to do a specific task that mitigates the handler’s anxiety

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

No, anxiety is a condition not a task. Think before you comment.

[@janeyrevanescence12]

My mom's a flight attendant and she told me a story some years ago (around the time the Air Carrier Access Act started backfiring) about how an "ESA" (the owner apparently wanted to fly with his dog and got him "registered") managed to get loose and attack a real service dog sitting a few rows behind them. Mom had to help break up the fight but the SD had gotten a really nasty bite. Unfortunately, the SD was bleeding so bad the flight had to make an emergency landing so he could get emergency vet care. Last I heard, the handler of the SD was planning on suing the gentleman for not only the vet bills that the ESA incurred but costs in case she needed to retire her dog (her dog apparently cost close to $20K). So yeah, it is a real problem.

[@mdw908]

I raise guide dogs. The value placed on a fully trained, working guide is approximately $60K but our non-profit provides them along with all services needed at zero cost to our visually impaired clients. The owners of fake service dogs are a serious problem! They should be charged with a felony for their dogs' impersonations of actual service dogs.

[@okapi2323]

This was a great, super informative video! I just have one thing to add. In most states, service dogs in training have the same access rights as fully trained dogs. However, this does not mean a completely untrained dog can go into public places were dogs are not allowed. For example, my service dog does tasks, does not bark when not supposed to, is fully house trained, and stays calm under situations that would not be normal to regular dogs. However since he is still in training, his heel is about 80% good, with minor pulling when impatient. He sometimes stares at other people. His focus is broken when he sees other dogs (does not lunge, bark or anything he just wags and becomes distracted.) And sometimes he still gets spooked by automatic doors. These are all things we are constantly working on, and improving. However, some people will call us 'fakers', though obviously not the case. This is why I think its important to add that even dogs in training have the same access rights as fully trained dogs.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Okapi23 do you use a in training patch? That might help, so that people don't call you a fake :)

[@okapi2323]

No, because his current vest sadly has no room for patches. However, I am looking into getting a leash wrap that says 'In Training'. I just wanted to bring attention to the fact that even almost fully trained (and fully trained) dogs aren't perfect, and will mess up from time to time. I know that handlers know this, but I feel the public needs to also understand that our dogs are not robots. Again, really enjoyed the video :)

[@xKeepYourHeartStrong]

Definitely get something that says "in training"! My dog in training has a vest that says "future assistance dog" and it keeps people from calling us fakers!

[@okapi2323]

I never thought about a tee shirt, that's clever! Although i'm pretty shy, so I wouldn't want people looking at me to read the shirt, Id rather have them look at my dog for info (If that makes any sense!) . Of course people already look at me because I have my four legged friend, but I wouldn't want to give people any more reason to stare, I guess. Just my personal quarks! And thank you, your post on that thread was 100% correct and also explained really well. In my state, my dog doesn't even have to wear a vest, let alone a patch stating hes in training. I cant imagine working my dog naked though, I feel like that would be a nightmare of access issues! My opinion of course though, if someone wants to work a dog naked (and the state allows,) I say the more power to them! They are much braver then me haha.

[@okapi2323]

+Main Street Boxer Just ordered two of the same patch that say 'In training' that i'm going to sew together on two of the edges to create a kinda DIY leash sleeve. Thank you for your creative ideas though! If the patch thingy idea fails i'm definitely just going to do that, or buy a leash that already says 'In training' on it, because my writing is atrocious!

[@daylightt]

This video need more view. I Train a service dog and i have got kicked out of walmart before because a Fake service dog handler said that service dog is a fake. I never got to say what the ada says. A lot of people say to id service dogs put that won't help at all. Business owners Should be trained to now what to do if a fake service animal (Since a service animal can be dog or mini horses) And sometimes I ask myself why i get kicked out when my service dog is doing nothing and makes herself look like she's not here when the fakie is barking and riding in a shopping cart.

[@emersonbooth911]

Next time you should call the police. They broke federal law by kicking you out.

[@moorlandwandering3367]

I have a hidden disability (though not in the eyes of those with experience in being around people like me!) and can very much relate to your comment on not making uneducated guesses as to someones potential illness/disability, or lack of.

[@garnetigress86]

Not sure if it was fake or not but I saw or rather heard a dog inside my church. Apparently a blind man came in because of the music and the guide dog started "singing" along with us.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+garnetigress86 lol the sound might have hurt the dogs ears 😄

[@garnetigress86]

Happy Tails lol probably thought it was kind of sweet they decided to drop by at all. The priest blessed the man and dog afterwards

[@angeljnf]

Happy Tails, not necessarily. 3 of my guide puppies I raised sang in church with us. They also sang with the TV when they heard singing. One of them would even run in from outside to the TV and would sing with it when he heard his favorite commercials.

[@completelylostcosplay7137]

Some dogs alert with sound, including my own, who whines and paws at me to get me grounded and focused during attacks. He is a coonhound mix, and howls along to music in the car. I see no reason why he should not be able to sing along in church like the humans do. But if the dog was howling at nothing or howling at other dogs, then there would be an issue.

[@charlleedodson]

I’m a Puppy Raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind and I was helping my mom with a sporting event. My puppy was with my mom (because we are both raising him) and this little dog wearing a jacket begins barking and growling at him. Mom stepped between them and told the man to pick him up or otherwise get him under control. The man picked his dog up, begrudgingly. Turns out, the dog bit a girl. The principal of the school the event was held at commended us on how well behaved our dog was and told us he was welcome at any school events because he is so well behaved.

[@gigischuster3078]

In case you didn't know as of May 2022 signed House Bill 4256, Senate Bill 258 and Senate Bill 259 into law. House Bill 4256 allows training of service animals in real-world settings, which will benefit people with disabilities who rely on service animals. Senate Bills 258 and 259 ensure that government notices are posted on newspaper websites, increasing accessibility and transparency. Disabilities House Bill 4256 would allow service animals in training to accompany their trainer at places of public accommodation for the purpose of training or socializing the animal and would be allowed in areas where members of the public are permitted to go. The animal would remain under the control of their animal raiser or trainer and must have a harness, leash, or other tether. So those who think a person who has a Service Dog in Public Access Training is still not allowed in certain areas that 9ncr only allowed for Service Dogs that had finished training, you misinform people. Service Dogs that finished Good Citizenship and now moving forward into major Public access areas are allowed equal public access protection for training based on level of training they can move forward in areas that only finished traine Service Dogs prior could go now. As long as the Handeler that's also acknowledge as a Trainer, as some train through organization or private training that's not through a facility. And like a Service Dog that finished training, not every Service Dog is perfect, they make mistakes and that's something ignorant Service Dog owners who try to sjw police Service Dog Handlers who it's their 1st time with a Service Dog, or their Service Dog in training makes minor mistakes, but it sure as hell doesn't mean they are fakes, or a poser. Unfortunately you get these SJW on their high horse who think they know everything, and are ignorant and try to police and be reactive out of ignorance based on tasking that's diffrent to what they know for their Service Dogs Tasking. They believe the dog has to task a certain way WRONG! Jump to alert cardiac not to distract or Bop and one Bark to Alert not to distract, but you get ignorant Handlers who think they can police and question anothers Service Dog with Stereotypical Bias and based off the Handlers apperance and or their Service Dogs Tasking that is not related the the Handler thinking to call them a fake or correct their dogstasking, simply because other handler thinking they can judge another Handler based of what their dogs tasking is, which may not be what the other is tasked to do, and it's not okay to police or assume like that. It's obnoxious and unacceptable that someone who has 'so called more experience ', can try to sjw police, antagonize, claim and get in another Handlers face that their dog is fake like that. There is alot of misinformation about what a Service Dog can do in terms of tasking and alerts and it may be diffrent than anothers. Also those with a full-service dog trained who are incompetent, entitled and arrogant because they have not brushed up on the new laws that vary in each state for 'Service Dog in Public Access Training ' is not the other handlers fault, it's the policing sjw who claims they can spot a so called fake. When they haven't even done the research in terms of understanding the various types of tasking ,alerts and negating for different medical, psychological disabilities, syndrome and disorders. Instead you assume every Service Dog like yours with a vest on must be 100% they make mistakes so give it a rest even when finished training no dogs perfect. However that's why the new laws were put into play to help Service Dogs in Public Access get adjusted to places at a less stressful pace by getting them used to places the Handler goes to often. Instead dropping them into places they haven't visited form time to time that Service Dog Facilities were doing and it showed flaws and stress, anxiety and issues for the team, rather than guiding the Service Dog at its own pace into the new places during Public Access Training. That's one major reason the bills were passed. The other to help the training move forward at a nice speed, when Dog is able to adjust to the new places it makes it easier for them and the handler to move forward. No one is perfect, so I say before you and others want to claim you know everything and what to look for to police others. Brush up on the new laws, learn about the wide ranges of tasking and alerts, someone you might never seen before, but that does not give you a right to automatically claim and assume the legitimate Service Dog is fake or Service Dog in Public Access Training, which fyi can be regardless if your with or without a trainer going places. As long as the dog is not defcating, barking that's not to alert, aggressive, in a cart, major pulling vers. a pull to lead when a person is stuck in place from PTSD or Cptsd, getting into stuff. A service dog or service dog in training don't assume you know where they are at in training either. We stared stared at 2months he is a year, but I get harassed even by others with Service Dogs because they assume and are ignorant. I should not have to explain that my dog jumps to alert nose to heart for Cardiac, Jumps to alert and guides me with back at wall so I don't fall forward for POTS syndrome. He barks once and bops hand when my Sugar is rapidly dropping , or a sudden heart rate drop with bloodpressure drop is bop to hand and 2 barks so we know its a quick moment notice for POTS. He leads me when I have CPTSD attack😢 So you really need to brush up amd not minsinform people that Service Dogs don't bark or jump to alert, because that's a lie and causes ignorant people to assume that, when some Service Dogs are trained to do that, and it's harmful because people then try to claim your dog's fake when it's not or try to correct their behavior when they have no right to. Or as some Service Dog Handlers try to publicly harass and shame rather than minding their own f### buisness because they are ignorant to the diffrent types of tasking and alerting, and new lawsin place for Handlers with Service Dogs in public access training and accomedation. I have a document by my doctor with an RX ⚕️Script I renew every 2 years it has the Diagnosis and the name of my Service Dog his breed and the basics for each of my diagnosis, and no it's not a fake certificate or documentation that's a scam people try and use from off online. It's an M.D Doctor's letter and RX Script they scan into the document that holds up in case I have issue's out of town for a Hospital Stay, Flight or someone wants to cause issues claim he's fake because I don't look disabled, or I get the "He Must Be Leashed Unless Your Physically Handicapped" WRONG not if he's trained to do his job and it interferes with him to do it and can cause issues for our safety because of my POTS SYNDROME, HYPOGLYCEMIA & HYPOKALEMIA , I Also Have CPTSD. It stands up when Police get involved because people are arrogant and won't brush up on new laws that protect Service Dogs in Public Access Training. It's Legitimate and never had any reason, but two times when someone claimed I didn't look Legitimate and he has his in training badges , and they assumed that meant he was beginning training, they don't know where an Handler and Service Dog is at in training, but they assume without proof and want to undermine laws that protect those in public access training who now have equal rights as a fully trained Service Dog, and it's based on what level your at. However people jump the gun and assume, they then think they know what tasking should be like, are ignorant to different medical reasons for a Service Dog and then try to police the person, or as a Service Dog Veteran handler called cops , well they were in for a shock he got fineded for harassing my Service Dog in Public Access area because he thought he knew 🙄 everything about tasking amd alerts but he didn't , and he believed only he and his dog was allowed in the same place WRONG! Under the new laws I had equal right to be there and the Veteran with his Service Dog there thought to record my dog tasking for me and then claimed I was fake. When I showed the officer my M.D documentation and he went off on the Veteran telling him he needed a reality check that not all Service Dogs do same tasking like his, and he was in the wrong and filmed me to try and gain followers on social media , validation and claim to catch a fake in the act. The officer ticketed him and said he needs to be aware not all Service Dogs and Handlers fit his interpretation-view of what they look like or their task alert abilities, and then the fact new laws protect those in Public Access Training with equal accommodation. It was good the Veteran with his Legitimate Service Dog got called out, a reality check and ticket, maybe he'll think twice about assuming and sjw policing others for self entitled gratification because his Service Dog was through a Facility and mine wasn't. My dog was behaved the whole time, and yet he tried to correct my Service Dogs alerts not once but many times then started to record and claim fake called police and of course it backfired. That's what happens when people try to assume and police and think they know everything. If a dog tries to attack, has an accident, lunges, barks alot, in a cart is one thing, but people need to stop assuming they know if your fake or not based off of breed, size, your appearance and their tasks/alerts.

[@estherleclaire2626]

My boy Mel was trained to be a service dog, but he failed the program (not because we were incompetent trainers, because he decided he didn't want to work with strangers.) and we got to keep him! Since he was trained to be a service dog, he knows a bunch of commands and is very polite. Never aggressive, never barking, etc. Right now he's sitting on my lap, happy as can be.

[@completelylostcosplay7137]

My buddy adopted a dog who was just too friendly to be a service dog. He was distracted too much by people and they couldnt train it out, so he was adopted out. My friend has to baby-proof their house because he can open and close doors, get into fridges and cabinets, answer the phone, and do all sorts of tasks. But he just does em whenever he wants. :D

[@moonclawthewarrior]

I remember once i was waiting for a ferry, and i saw a woman with a rabbit on her lap with a harness. It was a very well trained rabbit, it didn't try to run or hide when there were dogs barking next to it, or when people where talking loudly and running about. My friend politely asked if the woman was ok with telling us what the rabbit was for, and she replied that is was because she had a condition that caused her to feel pain randomly, and the rabbit helped distract her from the pain. She said she had a rabbit because she couldn't afford a dog. What would happen if a person couldn't afford something like a service dog/horse? Birds such as parrots are very intelligent and could be pretty good service pets, so they could be a good alternative.

[@pearlfeather9326]

And that was my point about the toirtoise! If you have a well behaved animal and it helping you, who cares what it is!

[@jordansalinas9677]

I thought she said my parents are out foraging! I was so confused 😆

[@orphanerdualscar706]

it's very stressful to take my SD jethro anywhere because my disablitiy is in fact invisible at first glance and to people who don't know me (I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and it's crazy how many times i've been harassed by employees.

[@bettyvanderhooven-schmaasc4235]

So sad. I'd never say my dog is registered, but if asked? Do I then go into an explanation about the laws? Probably not, I'd say yeah.

[@kaiatheodore]

Ah, in a restaurant, smaller service dogs might be on their handler's lap rather than the floor and this is just as acceptable assuming the dog is behaving and not attempting to steal food or some such.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Jame Darling small service dogs don't get special treatment. It needs to be on the floor when in a restaurant

[@kaiatheodore]

Happy Tails She is less able to help me from the floor. She fits on my lap and lays quietly and still until we leave. There's no reason to expect her to be on the floor instead.

[@mikasaackerman4416]

Happy Tails I believe that depends on the tasks needed. Some people need their dog close to them to get alerts. I know someone with a Hearing dog and the dig sits on her lap to help alert to sounds.

[@completelylostcosplay7137]

Dogs that apply Deep Pressure Therapy, or help people who have stims like shaking or jerking SHOULD be allowed in laps or on chairs with their humans.

[@eliicd303]

@@HappyTailsAnimals Wrong. Small diabetic alert dogs CAN be in your lap.

[@Action_Figure_King]

There should be tough laws and strict fines for impersonating a service animal.

[@lobsterjohnson8642]

No

[@gigischuster3078]

In case you didn't know as of May 2022 signed House Bill 4256, Senate Bill 258 and Senate Bill 259 into law. House Bill 4256 allows training of service animals in real-world settings, which will benefit people with disabilities who rely on service animals. Senate Bills 258 and 259 ensure that government notices are posted on newspaper websites, increasing accessibility and transparency. Disabilities House Bill 4256 would allow service animals in training to accompany their trainer at places of public accommodation for the purpose of training or socializing the animal and would be allowed in areas where members of the public are permitted to go. The animal would remain under the control of their animal raiser or trainer and must have a harness, leash, or other tether. So those who think a person who has a Service Dog in Public Access Training is still not allowed in certain areas that 9ncr only allowed for Service Dogs that had finished training, you misinform people. Service Dogs that finished Good Citizenship and now moving forward into major Public access areas are allowed equal public access protection for training based on level of training they can move forward in areas that only finished traine Service Dogs prior could go now. As long as the Handeler that's also acknowledge as a Trainer, as some train through organization or private training that's not through a facility. And like a Service Dog that finished training, not every Service Dog is perfect, they make mistakes and that's something ignorant Service Dog owners who try to sjw police Service Dog Handlers who it's their 1st time with a Service Dog, or their Service Dog in training makes minor mistakes, but it sure as hell doesn't mean they are fakes, or a poser. Unfortunately you get these SJW on their high horse who think they know everything, and are ignorant and try to police and be reactive out of ignorance based on tasking that's diffrent to what they know for their Service Dogs Tasking. They believe the dog has to task a certain way WRONG! Jump to alert cardiac not to distract or Bop and one Bark to Alert not to distract, but you get ignorant Handlers who think they can police and question anothers Service Dog with Stereotypical Bias and based off the Handlers apperance and or their Service Dogs Tasking that is not related the the Handler thinking to call them a fake or correct their dogstasking, simply because other handler thinking they can judge another Handler based of what their dogs tasking is, which may not be what the other is tasked to do, and it's not okay to police or assume like that. It's obnoxious and unacceptable that someone who has 'so called more experience ', can try to sjw police, antagonize, claim and get in another Handlers face that their dog is fake like that. There is alot of misinformation about what a Service Dog can do in terms of tasking and alerts and it may be diffrent than anothers. Also those with a full-service dog trained who are incompetent, entitled and arrogant because they have not brushed up on the new laws that vary in each state for 'Service Dog in Public Access Training ' is not the other handlers fault, it's the policing sjw who claims they can spot a so called fake. When they haven't even done the research in terms of understanding the various types of tasking ,alerts and negating for different medical, psychological disabilities, syndrome and disorders. Instead you assume every Service Dog like yours with a vest on must be 100% they make mistakes so give it a rest even when finished training no dogs perfect. However that's why the new laws were put into play to help Service Dogs in Public Access get adjusted to places at a less stressful pace by getting them used to places the Handler goes to often. Instead dropping them into places they haven't visited form time to time that Service Dog Facilities were doing and it showed flaws and stress, anxiety and issues for the team, rather than guiding the Service Dog at its own pace into the new places during Public Access Training. That's one major reason the bills were passed. The other to help the training move forward at a nice speed, when Dog is able to adjust to the new places it makes it easier for them and the handler to move forward. No one is perfect, so I say before you and others want to claim you know everything and what to look for to police others. Brush up on the new laws, learn about the wide ranges of tasking and alerts, someone you might never seen before, but that does not give you a right to automatically claim and assume the legitimate Service Dog is fake or Service Dog in Public Access Training, which fyi can be regardless if your with or without a trainer going places. As long as the dog is not defcating, barking that's not to alert, aggressive, in a cart, major pulling vers. a pull to lead when a person is stuck in place from PTSD or Cptsd, getting into stuff. A service dog or service dog in training don't assume you know where they are at in training either. We stared stared at 2months he is a year, but I get harassed even by others with Service Dogs because they assume and are ignorant. I should not have to explain that my dog jumps to alert nose to heart for Cardiac, Jumps to alert and guides me with back at wall so I don't fall forward for POTS syndrome. He barks once and bops hand when my Sugar is rapidly dropping , or a sudden heart rate drop with bloodpressure drop is bop to hand and 2 barks so we know its a quick moment notice for POTS. He leads me when I have CPTSD attack😢 So you really need to brush up amd not minsinform people that Service Dogs don't bark or jump to alert, because that's a lie and causes ignorant people to assume that, when some Service Dogs are trained to do that, and it's harmful because people then try to claim your dog's fake when it's not or try to correct their behavior when they have no right to. Or as some Service Dog Handlers try to publicly harass and shame rather than minding their own f### buisness because they are ignorant to the diffrent types of tasking and alerting, and new lawsin place for Handlers with Service Dogs in public access training and accomedation. I have a document by my doctor with an RX ⚕️Script I renew every 2 years it has the Diagnosis and the name of my Service Dog his breed and the basics for each of my diagnosis, and no it's not a fake certificate or documentation that's a scam people try and use from off online. It's an M.D Doctor's letter and RX Script they scan into the document that holds up in case I have issue's out of town for a Hospital Stay, Flight or someone wants to cause issues claim he's fake because I don't look disabled, or I get the "He Must Be Leashed Unless Your Physically Handicapped" WRONG not if he's trained to do his job and it interferes with him to do it and can cause issues for our safety because of my POTS SYNDROME, HYPOGLYCEMIA & HYPOKALEMIA , I Also Have CPTSD. It stands up when Police get involved because people are arrogant and won't brush up on new laws that protect Service Dogs in Public Access Training. It's Legitimate and never had any reason, but two times when someone claimed I didn't look Legitimate and he has his in training badges , and they assumed that meant he was beginning training, they don't know where an Handler and Service Dog is at in training, but they assume without proof and want to undermine laws that protect those in public access training who now have equal rights as a fully trained Service Dog, and it's based on what level your at. However people jump the gun and assume, they then think they know what tasking should be like, are ignorant to different medical reasons for a Service Dog and then try to police the person, or as a Service Dog Veteran handler called cops , well they were in for a shock he got fineded for harassing my Service Dog in Public Access area because he thought he knew 🙄 everything about tasking amd alerts but he didn't , and he believed only he and his dog was allowed in the same place WRONG! Under the new laws I had equal right to be there and the Veteran with his Service Dog there thought to record my dog tasking for me and then claimed I was fake. When I showed the officer my M.D documentation and he went off on the Veteran telling him he needed a reality check that not all Service Dogs do same tasking like his, and he was in the wrong and filmed me to try and gain followers on social media , validation and claim to catch a fake in the act. The officer ticketed him and said he needs to be aware not all Service Dogs and Handlers fit his interpretation-view of what they look like or their task alert abilities, and then the fact new laws protect those in Public Access Training with equal accommodation. It was good the Veteran with his Legitimate Service Dog got called out, a reality check and ticket, maybe he'll think twice about assuming and sjw policing others for self entitled gratification because his Service Dog was through a Facility and mine wasn't. My dog was behaved the whole time, and yet he tried to correct my Service Dogs alerts not once but many times then started to record and claim fake called police and of course it backfired. That's what happens when people try to assume and police and think they know everything. If a dog tries to attack, has an accident, lunges, barks alot, in a cart is one thing, but people need to stop assuming they know if your fake or not based off of breed, size, your appearance and their tasks/alerts.

[@MasterMichelleFL]

As for helping with anxiety, the service dog must be trained to specific tasks. For example, comforting when they see specific signals. Just general comfort is an emotional support animal, not a service dog. Again, like you said, it's all in their training.

[@Harlem55]

'comforting' is not a "specific task" under ADA. specific task under ADA means things like retrieving medications or alerting to the onset of a condition. "Normal" animal behaviors (such as affection, licking, etc. that happen in trained as well as untrained animals) only qualify the animal as an ESA, not a service animal.

[@harryisking6568]

So mine alerts for panic attacks and self harm and stops panic attacks give me space between people since I have really bad social anxiety ECT would you count that as a “fake”

[@TheGrrowler]

Mine would try to walk me somewhere safe, If I passed out he would lick my hand or face till I responded then would stay with me until I could get up. He would also let me use his back for support when needed. I have Severe chronic Anxiety also known as GAD and PTSD along with liver issues.

[@lemonswhiteside9345]

My dog is a therapy dog and people keep asking me what I "need him for" or if I bring him to school or other places and I have to explain the difference between Emotional Support Animals, Therapy Dogs, and Service Dogs. It's a little annoying how many people don't know the difference, but I'm glad to tell them about it so they know for future reference. I would never take my dog to a business or building that doesn't allow pets in it to begin with. The only place he goes that normal pets don't go is the church my mom works for because he is sometimes available to go to wakes or funerals so people can be comforted by petting him. Therapy dogs don't provide a "service," they're basically just professional good boys :)

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Floofy Fox that's so nice ❤ he must help a lot of people that are grieving 😊

[@norseczar27]

Therapy dogs are not device dogs

[@KSParks01]

I think you have made some very good points, however I would caution that even very trained dogs can have good days and bad days just like people do and there are times that trained dogs will act up. The difference is for the handler to address it immediately and reinforce and recenter the focus and behavior. I have come across people lately who I think are "armchair experts" and deliberately try to distract the dog or to get a "demonstration" of my dogs skill and I just have to ask them to step back and if they don't I do let them know that is a form of harassment of a service dog.

[@mercedesrivas5390]

I would like to see someone walk into a coffee shop that doesn’t allow dogs, look completely fine, their dog not on a leash or in a vest and have no questions asked

[@wendiesweetwood5099]

When I took my service animal to an art class that I was taking, at first, the instructor didn't want to allow the service animal to the class, but after a while by watching him at work, eventually she did start allowing the animal into class

[@TheAdriana1440]

I love how the add generated for this video is a list of fake service dog supplies, fake IDs and the like.

[@artemishunt948]

Dr Judgement a real service dog is not required paperwork. Yes if you purchase a service animal trained you will get paperwork but you get the same papers from any kind of breeder. Same with training.

[@michellerivera6201]

Dr Judgement Service dog require no papers.

[@completelylostcosplay7137]

The ONLY TIME a paper of ANY KIND is able to be LEGALLY REQUIRED are proof of vaccination for cruises/airplane rides/leaving or entering a country. And thats usually to check if theyve had their rabies shots.

[@samanthalewis3778]

I do agree with your rules for spotting service dog...I do want to caution though that a service dog is a living creatures they can have a bad day it does not make them fake...you are right though that if they are having a bad day even trained it does vacate their public access rights

[@parkergirls123]

Agreed... very well put. My service dog is an 80 pound golden retriever but he's only 1.5 years old. He's super well trained and looks like an adult dog, but sometimes has days when he's too energetic to behave well for a long period of time. I can keep him under control, it just takes more verbal assistance. This behavior will better with age. He's young, not fake!

[@BunnyMalice]

Another good reason not to judge if the animal is a service animal based on if the handler looks disabled or not is because in most places, trainers may be accompanied by the dog they're training. Mind you, the dog needs to be already understanding of the task their are trained for, but trainers may take their trainees out for proofing, etc.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Hunts With Wolves you should watch the video, then comment

[@BunnyMalice]

This was also supposed to be in reply to someone else, I didn't realize it didn't reply to them. It wasn't supposed to be a standalone comment. :/

[@KSParks01]

Interfering with service dog, striking a service dog or threatening a service dog is a crime. Some cases a misdemeanor, some cases a felony. Different from state to state.

[@notcarahjgjvvvyhjvhj3144]

I do not have a service dog but I was in a grocery store and a woman behind me had a service dog and then two *15* year old's, (and by the way I am ten), came up to the woman and said things like, "Wow so lucky," and, "whats your disability?" LIKE WHAT??? Eventually I could tell the woman was stressed so I told the cashier and they were escorted out. (LUCKILY.)

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+NotCara hjgjvvvyhjv,hj wow that was very nice of you. You are way more mature than them. :)

[@notcarahjgjvvvyhjvhj3144]

Oh, thank you! And its nice to know that you try to reply to all the comments, that's really cool.

[@twelveseventeen_]

At 10 your grammar is better than most adults. Good for you. 👍

[@artemishunt948]

You have no idea how happy it makes me as someone with a service dog to know someone your age did something like that. It was very good to tell the cashier instead of confronting the people. Situations like that can be stressful as it is but when a scene is caused because of it it can only make it worse.

[@vee5316]

Honestly you are 10 year old goals

[@candidwings5609]

AND -- the SIZE of the dog does not determine whether it is or isn't a service dog. I worked at a store where a golden retriever was regularly brought in as a "service" dog and it pooped on the floor and tore up merchandise. The owner had a cane, but the dog was obviously not assisting him. Meanwhile, a family member was verbally harrassed by another customer over her 9lb seizure alert dog because it was sitting on a towel in a cart. ... Yelling. At a person with a seizure disorder. The only reason it didn't escalate (I admit, I was about to rage) was because a Walmart employee stepped in to reassure everyone of my family members rights and commend the dog on it's outstanding behavior.

[@conesnail1]

Just one thing i noticed was a little inaccurate... service dogs are allowed to bark or whine if and only if it is to alert the handler for their condition... like if someone has PTSD, the dog can be allowed to bark or whine if the dog notices that the handler is about to go through an episode. Other than that great video and the most accurate i have seen so far... theee are also people who do register their service dogs though not required because it can help make filing taxes easier.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

I did say that though... But ok

[@completelylostcosplay7137]

She legit said "unless it has a purpose or is being corrected."

[@fridayssystem1330]

Friendly reminder that this is US based. I'm Canadian and have a service cat. I don't bring her in public (99% of the time), but it is completely legal here and I have a drs. note specifically explaining her tasks and how she helps to accommodate my disabilities. I also have two emotional support rats - they are not task trained, but they help to alleviate my anxiety.

[@GoGetALife222]

gross

[@TeeJaye317]

once this lady brought in her "service dog" to my work... (wearing one of those $20 vests anyone can order from amazon) as soon as she came in, the dog proceeded to be constantly running in circles around her causing her to keep turning left and right to keep the leash from wrapping her up. i went into the lobby, about 6 feet from where she was standing, to pick up some paper trash a previous customer left on the floor. the dog lunged toward me excitedly, in a playful way, while paying no heed to her whatsoever... so we asked her to take her dog outside. she insisted it was her service dog. no. i really hate people like this. i completely understand that there are real service dogs - no matter their breed or purpose. but these people make me sick and undermine those that have ACTUAL service dogs, while thinking they can just say it is one and act entitled for no reason. smh

[@katedunno1230]

My service dog has been attacked 4 times now in the neighborhood that I live in. He was totally trained and is now retraining because he will bark and or growl at a big dog. I have been working with him but its has proven to be very difficult. I had a lady in a store say he is a fake. I told her that if you had been attacked 4 times by bigger dogs that you would be afraid too. He still does the medical service part of his training. I'm just so frustrated because of this set back. T

[@subscriberswithnovideos-bp4cc]

i have a service dog :) He is a teacup morkie, and he is SOOO small. he’s a ptsd alert dog, and is learning pressure therapy at the moment.

[@La_quer]

Same here I have a pomapoo, very intelligent. Helps me when I enter new places, when I’m having insomnia or needs to get up if I’m depressed. Also if he senses that I’m uncomfortable or drift off or “avoidance “ of my surroundings he will bark not loudly just a yep to let me know hey human your hey I’m here are you here. I believe small service animals don’t get enough Recognition

[@Nikki0417]

At the beginning, I thought she said her PARENTS were out foraging and was like "is she living on a hippie commute???!"

[@mamabear1078]

This was a great video! My girl, Liberty, and I run into fake service dogs all the time! It’s really frustrating because those dogs always lunge at my girl! Liberty is technically still in training, she’s 14 months old, but she is fully off leash trained, has almost mastered her obedience and does several tasks already. We are still working on her completely ignoring other dogs and the occasional bark. (Both of these issues are almost mastered as well) liberty is off leash trained because the leash interferes with her tasks and when I have an “episode” I tend to drop the leash. But I always have her e-collar on when out in public so I can maintain control over her per the ada requirements. Liberty is my first service dog and she has completely changed my life!

[@estherpratt9213]

I have a service dog, who (short story) is for bipolar and PTSD which includes anxiety. He grounds me when bipolar dissociation occurs, which allows me to re-engage. He has also made it possible for me to leave home. prior to having him, I had really bad agoraphobia. When people ask what he does, it's just easier to say it's for anxiety for bipolar and PTSD. There are many times that to say more exacerbates the anxiety. Many people dismiss his role as a service dog saying he's an emotional support dog based on blanket statements similar to what you said. That simply isn't true. Your statement about fake service dogs ruin things for those who legitimately need a service dog is, however spot on. Blanket statements can be very damaging. Thank you for addressing this issue. Maybe, if people know more, they will be more apt to not judge

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Esther Pratt I was a little confused by your comment. Were you offended by something I said in the video?

[@mdw908]

Curious as to what task your dog does to "ground" you?

[@Artgirl2016]

The only one I have a problem with is that my service dog, who went through and past the public access test, barked at other dogs in the store on occasion, but that was only after she was bitten by a dog that was off lead (so she became reactive twords other dogs). This is something that we had to continue to work on with her through the rest of her career, but came up very rarely because there aren't a lot of other service dogs where I live. I basically just want to point out that even fully trained and "certified" service dogs can have bad days and that does not make them a "fake service dog". These dogs are not robots, but they should be, and are, heald to higher standards then pets. Thank you for your video! You make a lot of great points and I appreciate you educating everyone on proper service dog etiquette. This can be very helpful for store managers who are afraid to kick out a misbehaving dog because they don't want to get sued. If they know what to look for in a fake service dog and know the rules for real service dogs (like that if a service dog is being disruptive you are allowed to kick them out), then they can better manager their stores!

[@ianwhitcomb]

Hopefully, businesses know the ADA rules. I’d like to see businesses crack down on bad human behavior. A quiet medical-alert dog is preferable to an out of control child.

[@seigedrakonera5689]

I despise people who dress up their pets as service animals. Those ass-hats make going out places for me a liveing nightmare. And what's worse is becuse my disability is not easily visible I get folks yell, threaten me and even try intimidating my dog. I've had people feed my dog while at restaurants/food court. An then there are the people that get super offended when I have to tell them not to pet her while she's working. It go's on an on

[@XNTYLER]

Q: My county health department has told me that only a seeing eye or guide dog has to be admitted. If I follow those regulations, am I violating the ADA? A: Yes, if you refuse to admit any other type of service animal on the basis of local health department regulations or other state or local laws. The ADA provides greater protection for individuals with disabilities and so it takes priority over the local or state laws or regulations.

[@lailahepburnandmischka]

I went somewhere to buy a sandwhich once and they told me I couldn't have my dog there cuz 'only seeing eye dogs allowed in' and I said that's illegal she said it's not. It then complained and got £15 store credit which I gave to my boyfriend cuz I refused to go back, also got a news article about it cuz this shit happens too often, even blind people face constant hurdles cuz people try to deny access due to the guide dog 🤬

[@shaylaspolidoro5190]

You do a great job about breaking this down. I think one of the big problems with fake SD teams is that businesses fail to take responsibility for knowing the law or taking action out of fear of being sued. It makes me angry to see for calls for greater regulation of service dogs and more rights for businesses to ban them, when simply understanding the law would do a lot to end abuse. If someone wants to have a business, their job is to know the law. Failure to understand that they can remove an unruly animal, even if it is a legitimate service dog is what causes them to have unruly animals that make trouble. However, I will say that I don't think a registry or ident card would fix the fake service dog problem. I'm against fakes, but this doesn't work, because as you noted, there are numerous businesses setting up fake certificates and registries. So, they're easy to fake and would actually create a greater barrier to a business dealing with an unruly dog because the certification would scare them out of exercising their rights to removal. As you are aware from your experiences, businesses just don't do their due diligence in removing unruly animals. Second, it's very easy to get a doctor to fill out a handicap placard form. Since we don't want to make service dogs prohibitively expensive, this is the only type of registration I could see being legitimate. In addition, people let others use the placard illegally. Finally, because people know about frauds, those with invisible disabilities would be further targeted under this system. People with legitimate parking placards get nasty looks all the time, as well as getting ticketed and even harassed by enforcement officials if they don't look sufficiently disabled. I fear this would become a greater problem with a certification process because people would assume that if you didn't look disabled, that you got a fake certificate. I think the laws are very reasonable and really do block fakers if people are educated. Businesses need to step up and educate themselves on the law and remove dogs that are not behaving as service animals. I truly think this is the best way to solve the problem.

[@forrestdorian1277]

Service dogs can be for anxiety. But that anxiety has to not just be a disorder at has to be a disability

[@TescoNoodles]

wait i have anxiety so could i have a service dog? sorry didn't watch all the vid i don't need one

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Scarlette Babcock true, but "I have anxiety" does not answer what task work the dog performs.

[@forrestdorian1277]

kookoo96 is your anxiety debilitating??? Does it prevent you from doing basic life skills such as leaving your house, being in the same room as a person not even a stranger, driving, holding down a job? If not then no you can't have a service dog. Simply having any disorder is not enough. They have to be a disability. Nervously sweating around strangers, having a restless leg while taking tests at school, or having ocassional anxiety attacks does not mean you have a disability.

[@TescoNoodles]

well its not too bad but one time i went to this theme park and i started feeling really sweaty and nervous i don't know that much about anxiety becuz i'm only 10 (edit) and i do get quiet scared having my family in the same room as me such as when i'm on the computer and my dad walks in i get really scared and when i listen to music and watch youtube i turn the volume all the way down i don't know why but i just feel really scared

[@forrestdorian1277]

Happy Tails agreed. But SDs can be task trained for anxiety. Some tasks that come to mind are, bringing emergency meds when in a state of crisis, they can give deep pressure therapy, proved stimulation for the handler to help the recover form a anxiety attack, they can disrupt obsessive habbits that often acompanies debilatatimg anxiety, the can alert to jumps in heart rate and help found you so the handler can calm down. There is a lot a service dog can do for sever anxiety.

[@AmethystWoman]

OMG, thank you do much for giving out ACCURATE information. What I have gone thru with my dog is craziness. Including uneducated police officers saying it's up to the business owner if we am allowed in. Or you aren't blind so he is not a service dog. "I looked you up online and you aren't listed in the certification directory." Thank you so much. Even NAMI here had a lesson and they had everything backwards including saying therapy dogs were allowed public access. Luca passed on last year and I still grieve. Thank you. This info is so important.

[@ShadowWolf149]

-.- if there's a dog in training and barking or making any other noises in public that's the point of training in public.... to correct the issue in public instead of trying to reenact in a controlled space when in an uncontrolled place like a grocery store or a big convention so no you're half wrong because most trainers train their dogs in training in public to teach and show them what not to do in public (it's more based on how the trainer decides how to train them)

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+ShadowWolf149 seems like you didn't really pay attention to the video, I said it's fake if the handler doesn't correct it. So that would cover sd in training

[@ShadowWolf149]

Happy Tails it was early in the morning around 4-5 am couldn't sleep not feeling well I believe I didn't hear that but honestly I'm not the export here DX sorry but that's why we got comments so people can reply and correct those in need of correcting and I For today became the one needing correcting lol

[@completelylostcosplay7137]

If a service dog in training, or one in general, barks, it needs to be immediately corrected. My dog used to during his training, bark at other dogs in public stores. We trained in Petsmart and other Pet Welcome places, and redirected and trained it, but we let him bark freely when his vest is off, so sometimes he still makes mistakes. Humans make mistakes too. But thats why Happy Tails specifically said "If the dog is barking uncontrollably or isnt corrected, its fake."

[@eliicd303]

@@completelylostcosplay7137 Wrong. Service dogs can and are trained to bark to alert, and you do not correct that behavior.

[@completelylostcosplay7137]

@@eliicd303 Oh I am aware. Some dogs bark or whine to alert. And as I have said in other comments, if the dog is barking just to bark or whining just to whine, it should be corrected. If the dog's task is to whine or bark, then its not something that needs correction. Zephyr, my SD would bark at other dogs just to bark while he was in training. So I corrected it because his task he alerts with whining and pawing.

[@diabeticfaith6129]

I am a type1 diabetic and i have a diabetic alert dog she can tell me when I am high or low

[@completelylostcosplay7137]

Im glad you can be safe!

[@PhoenixGenesis]

I also want to add that I give a wide berth to any dog breed that is uninsurable in my state because if it does seriously injure or kill my service dog, I will be unable to be compensated and it is extremely expensive to buy, train, feed, etc. my service dogs.

[@Harlem55]

"dog breed that is uninsurable" is really a moot point- This is because of the fact that insurance policies generally won't cover negligent damages. Letting your dog near any other dog is contributory negligence which in a good number of states is enough to cause the court to dismiss any lawsuit you might bring.

[@slimetimewithjuice778]

Could you do a how to properly clean a guinea pig cage

[@Katigelic]

Cheetah Jackson yea can she??????????

[@snail6586]

Connor Klotzsche Really?

[@Sophia-eo6ep]

Cheetah Jackson get a scooper of some kind and throw the used bedding away if u use bedding. Pretty simple

[@christiancarroll293]

Cheetah Jackson I'd love to see this video!!!

[@moorlandwandering3367]

Cheetah Jackson Follow the instructions on any cleaning products you buy. Dont mix cleaning products. Oh and spot cleaning between main cleans is a good idea!

[@Anabella113]

It could be beneficial to make a video on the difference between Service animals and Emotional Support animals. I know a lot of people considered their ESA as a “service” animal even though it’s not by law. That may be where some comment confusion is coming from.

[@Anabella113]

Just adding: I have a service dog that is a teacup breed around 3lbs that I use for medical issues. I often consider her my constant hot water bottle because she detects where the pain is and sits on it, her body heat and weight are able to help relieve the pain. I also have had an emotional support cat (I still have him but the dog takes care of a lot now) so I know the difference between the two as I’ve experienced both.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Analicia Belmarez as I stated in the video, there is a video explaining the difference. It's in the icard.

[@Harlem55]

Analicia Irene, the general rule is to assume that the animal is a service animal- because the issue is an issue of Fact, not an issue of law. This is because if one gets sued for an ADA infraction, then it becomes that the Jury (and not the Judge) will have to decide the fact of whether or not the animal was a "service animal" under the ADA definition. Because of what is known as "Jury Nullification" it can be a dangerous move to not error on the side of caution.

[@beatrixrain2221]

In Canada your service dog must have a vest. You are also required to have a doctors note but by law only police, medical personal and airports are allowed to ask for it for privacy reasons.

[@jaisamcclain6348]

Kinda like your video but please note that all service dogs have off days. Mine peeded in a store one time. He is pottie trained but he warned me and I did not take him out that second. His warning is whining at me. He has also licked the floor one day in a restaurant. I told him leave it and he stoped right away. All service dogs have a few slip ups here and there but 99% of the time behave like you said. A stare also can not kick you out if your dog gets distracted only if it is out of control by barking, grawling or any stressing behavior. Them looking at a kid who walks by is not out of control. All service dogs get distracted once in a blue moon just like people.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Jaisa MCclain I said all that in the video

[@completelylostcosplay7137]

Trained dogs make mistakes just as much as trained humans. What matters is that they are corrected. My service dog pooped in a Walmart because I didnt respond to his warning. I quickly cleaned it up and took him outside to finish his business. It was MY FAULT not my dogs.

[@RockZombieIAm]

A service horse is a thing!? Where... where can you take them? Like I only see service dogs at like Walmart and in restaurants... So where... Where would you take the horse? Even a mini horse is like the size of a man in height

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Moana a mini horse is no where near the size of a man in height. Are you thinking of a pony? Service horses have full access rights so they can go anywhere open to the public.

[@RockZombieIAm]

Happy Tails Oh i remember, I was thinking of Ponies, it still seems so random. I feel like most people won't know that so if you bring a mini horse and say it's a service horse, they wouldn't be able to do anything?

[@NoThisusernameisnottaken]

There's a documentary on a Muslim woman who didn't get a service dog because her culture thinks dogs are dirty and so she went with a horse instead, she takes him to the market with her the documentary is on youtube

[@diegoarpino2080]

The good thing about those miniature horses is that they live 4 times longer and their food costs less. Dogs are still awesome though...

[@emmakat7248]

Moana mini horses are usually only 4 or so feet tall??

[@thomashaapalainen4108]

So my downstairs neighbors "service dog" that barks wildly when ever i walk through my stair well. Or lundges at children, cats, squirrels , etc is a fake. Color me shocked.

[@ayeshaw2486]

Are there certain breeds of dogs that just aren't trained as service dogs as that may be a very obvious way to determine fake service animals

[@Beth88892]

Ayesha W most dog breeds are used from yorkies to great danes so it wouldn't be a good way to see if the serviced dog is fake.

[@ayeshaw2486]

Oh really? I thought that it was only certain breeds like golden retrievers, border collies and Labrador etc. I guess that's just another stereotype or maybe it's just me

[@Beth88892]

Ayesha W they are more common but not always the case happy tails. Has a German shepherd (or something like that ) for her service dog.

[@elizabethhull5398]

There are NO breed restrictions per the ADA.

[@abbytheredwolf174]

Main Street Boxer I hate that people fake about things that are sadly vary real and important not to joke about

[@kierrarayne5342]

There is dogs for anxiety attacks I have one he’s trained to alert to anxiety attack before it happens it is a very serious issue for me and I would appreciate if you at least commented back on me or pin this comment so that more people that it is an issue

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Kierrarayne there are lots of different kinds of service dogs, I can't pin one comment just about one kind of service dog.

[@Freedomfred25]

How do you tell them what tasks they are trained to do without revealing disability?

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

My dog does medical alert. What does that mean to you?

[@Freedomfred25]

@@HappyTailsAnimals okay but for me I am servicing my dog to be there for my anxiety and I don’t want to be “to alert me if I’m having a panic attack” because it’s embarrassing to say that to people.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

Why do you need to say what the dog allerts for?

[@Freedomfred25]

@@HappyTailsAnimals oh yeah true

[@nezukodemongirl]

For a split second, I thought you said your *parents* were foraging :')

[@muttandme2901]

I kinda want to get my dog a vest that says "FAKE SERVICE DOG, PLEASE PET " but then I remember that I hate being stopped on walks ^^ just because I have a cute dog -_-

[@OatsTheOcelot]

Gaming Leviathan just get a vest that says I DON'T LIKE NEW PEOPLE

[@tinglesaj8883]

Very relatable. Whenever I walk my dog I'm constantly stopped so people can pet him ;-;

[@antique2025]

Oh my god! I hate whenever people stop me on my way to my destination, and ask “can I pet your dog?”. I’m so tired of it that whenever someone asks to pet the dog now, I say that it doesn’t like people it doesn’t know, so it might bite

[@completelylostcosplay7137]

Even when my dog is off duty for park trips with his dog siblings (I have three dogs.) I hate people stopping us and asking to pet them. I dont like people touching my dogs, especially small children that PULL ON THINGS, which has harmed my dogs before. I often let other disabled people touch my dog, or people with mental disabilites that dont understand. But I usually have slips on my dogs leads that say: "Do not Pet Me" on them.

[@HitomiNoRyu]

Question: Is it reasonable to assume a dog that is kept in a crate inside a shopping cart is not a service dog? (because I seen this once with a fake service dog barking in a crate but would the crate alone be enough to assume fakeness?)

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+HitomiNoRyu I can't think of any task that a dog can perform from in a crate. Yes it's safe to assume that it was a fake service dog.

[@lemontreewhoop7317]

Great video! Ive run into quite a few fake service dogs, and it gets quite annoying. I personally have a Multi-purpose service dog, she alerts me to anxiety, fainting (and other related tasks to my anxiety disorders and Dysautonomia), I really like your videos on these subjects, because its very informing for people who dont know! Great video!

[@sunnydae8521]

Emotional support dogs may not be highly trained service dogs be they serve a real purpose for their owners and are legitimately recommended by a licensed therapist. I wish people would stop choosing to feel so offended by this and stop feeling the need to go on attack mode. As for what qualifies as an emotional support animal - these animals are by no means limited to canines.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Sunny Dae I don't understand the point of your comment since this video is not about emotional support animals. It kind of looks like you are trying to be offended since your comment has nothing to do with the video topic.

[@sunnydae8521]

Happy Tails the point is that many of the dogs you are labeling as fake service dogs are actually pets that serve as legitimate emotional support animals. Is that more clear?

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Sunny Dae I'm talking about service dogs out in public. An esa should not be out in public. An esa does not have any access rights. Are under the impression that an esa can go to no pet places? See that's the problem, you don't understand laws revolving around assistance animals. That's why I said, if you are familiar with this watch the other videos first.

[@sunnydae8521]

Happy Tails Clearly you see yourself as a moral authority on the topic. ESA have just as much right to be out in public as you do. And I am as entitled to my opinion as you are.

[@kineiya]

Sunny Dae ADA laws which is federal laws says esa are not service animals and do not have public access. Only sd/psd/mini horses has public access so no your esa cannot legally by federal law be brought into public access. Only pet "friendly" places. If you do, you are commiting a crime.

[@workmankris]

My service dog will stand between someone and myself pushing me backwards and giving soft growls to warn me and the other person to back away. I have tbi and ptsd and when pushed or bullied it sometimes sets me off. She keeps me calm and pushes me away from a threat, she will also block the door if I blackout and try to leave. If I have nightmares she will wake me up, I don’t like taking her out in public because well people suck.

[@algilder2647]

kristopher workman thiis female is an idiot who thinks everyone is entitled to listen to her crap no matter how much b s it is fact my service dog is prescribed to me by the VA only time she barks is when she is in her yard or in the house my service dog is inside I am hearing impaired so also trained to help me not to isolate also wakes in night before a seizure as she don't know what she is talking about she needs to STFU

[@javabucket561]

I need HUGE help! My hamster Nibbles needs a bigger cage! I don’t know where to find Terrariums! I looked online and all that I saw said don’t ship to Canada witch is where I am! And the pet stores have small cages. And those know place to find a bin cage here the bins are too small this year don’t know why. PLEASE HELP AND PLEASE TELL ME WHERE TO FIND BIG HAMSTER CAGES THAT ARE CHEAP!!! (Please help)

[@samkan5793]

Stuckauto Gaming you can get a 20 gallon fish tank

[@dime367]

Walmart.com

[@trooperjules8741]

go on amazon

[@tinglesaj8883]

Hi there! I would recommend going on Kijiji and looking for terrariums\aquariums in your area. It's how I get mine! :) (and as a fellow Canadian... the initial struggle is real...)

[@patwaspatted4972]

google exists you moron

[@encryptedme6418]

Wow your video is very informative and well done. I have had my SD for over nine years and have experienced many issues with access and uninformed employees. I wish that more of the SD community would spend their time educating them instead of being on fake dog alert. If everyone would educate their local businesses then the "fakes" would be weeded out by them and we could concentrate on just ourselves and our lives. I personally refuse to confront a person with what I perceive to be a "fake". Not my job or my right, however I will go to the manager and alert them to the issue so they can approach the person and ask the appropriate questions.I don't feel that it helps you or your dog to get into a possibly dangerous confrontation with a stranger at the store. By alerting the management you not only teach the fake team that they are breaking the law but also help the staff learn to recognize the difference. I do agree with you that having some kind of federal registry would make access easier however, I fear that would lead to the only people having service dogs would be those that can pay the outrageous price that training organizations charge. My SD is self trained and works perfectly for me, and has given me the ability to live a fuller life. I could not have paid for him to have "professional" training. It's a complex issue but as the law is now yes some people will abuse it with animals that aren't properly trained or are just flat out pets on an outing ,but for me I'd rather deal with the fake here and there than to see one disabled person not be able to have access to a service dog. Mine has been a blessing that has changed my life and saved my life.

[@TheAwesomes2104]

State registries scare me, it's much harder to convince a store manager that state registration is optional and carries no legal meaning than proving that same point by googling "Service Dog Registry" and showing how scammy, numerous and irrelevant they are. I also don't trust people from the state to be much better versed on service dogs than the general public, if the police is anything to go off of. (Throw back to when a cop told me to show my dog's certification after I called them because the restaurant refused to seat me without seeing this "Certification."🤦🏼‍♀️) Just because some places demand certification doesn't mean we should bend over backwards to please them. We'll still have the same problem, just with even more official sounding documents.

[@chelseadukes9875]

Great video, very informative! One thing to mention though, is there has been a lot of litigation over "emotional support animals" in fair housing law in recent years. While a business has every right to refuse support animals, in public and private housing landlords and association boards may be legally required to make a reasonable accommodation for a tenant or owner to have a support/therapy animal, even if it is in a "no pets" building.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Chelsea Dukes thank you, this video is only about service animals. It has nothing to do with esas, but you can find info about them in my other videos.

[@angeljnf]

Therapy animals do not have housing rights. Only service and emotional support animals.

[@eliicd303]

Ni therapy animals have NO rights to live in no pet housing at all.

[@everydayevangelist1769]

tell them Not 2 approach the person...my disabilities are hidden! it takes everything ive got 2 go out & shop

[@completelylostcosplay7137]

I feel this. I am fully mobile and dont "look disabled" but that doesnt mean im not! And it certainly doesnt mean I am faking. So I feel you on this. Hardcore.

[@alanpayne7174]

I work for Walmart, and we get more fake service dogs than we do actual service dogs. It's becoming a huge problem, but luckily we know enough on how to spot the difference.

[@gigiw.7650]

I've had people ask what my SD does for me, and they are amazed. I've also had my SD get blamed for a fake SDs behavior. Thanks for this video.

[@supportforsammy4472]

Pawtism and dr judgment, in here (ca) you don't have to show the papers or permit, just tell them is a service dog and is up to the owner if they wants to show the papers. And by the way just reading you I believe you just trying to take away all those rights from sick people.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Support For Sammy do you not know how to use the reply button? And yeah, that's the whole country, you don't have to show paperwork... watch before commenting

[@supportforsammy4472]

Happy Tails explain better then, is not me is you, is not a only me who is thinking so. And you just pass saying listen before commenting,then I can tell you think before talking.

[@imogenedaily7522]

I got an ad for "United Service Dog" on this video, and the AD made it look like a resource to fake your dog. It talked about the benefits being bringing your dog on planes for a discount and other stuff like that. It offered that once you register your dog you can get a vest and leash. It just seemed so bs I thought you should know

[@shannonobriensheldon5378]

first of all why would you want to fake that in the first place there so many ppl out that need a service dog in the first place if to many pple fake needing one or have one in the first place the pple who actually need 1 might have the possible thing of no longer bieng able to use there animals in places b/c of the fakers out there and that to cruel for those who need it

[@danafuente]

Pretty sure a lot of people fake them to have their doggos on a plane sitting with them instead of in a crate but it's still stupid to fake it.

[@yupyes7763]

It's like pretending to be a war veteran so you can get a 15% discount at IHOP or someplace.

[@Kay-ev5re]

more service dog videos please!

[@Kay-ev5re]

Could you do a service dog training video and/or supplies list for individuals preparing to acquire a real service dog?

[@completelylostcosplay7137]

Paws and Love does a lovely video for Mobility Service Dogs and Service Angel Percie does a lovely College/classroom service dog list for medical alert dogs, if Happy Tails doesnt wish to.

[@michellerivera6201]

This reminds me of a police dog that I used to live next to. You would think they would be extremely well trained, but this dog would not listen to his owner (the police officer). It got into a fight with my mom's dogs through the fence and the guy was unable to call it off. It surprised me and is kind of scary if you think about it.

[@rebeccarivas1466]

I have a invisible disability called Cystic Fibrosis but I want a service dog for me to help me when I have bad coughing fits etc

[@Tintenfischchen]

Then you should do some research about service dogs in your country :)

[@rebeccarivas1466]

Yea..

[@tinglesaj8883]

What could the dog to FOR you?

[@hidenseeker424]

Mobility and bracing taskwork specifically during coughing fits, alerting to other medical conditions that often affect CFers, retrieving items of necessity for handlers who cannot move due to breathing restriction or fatigue.

[@akumanightthorn]

Wade Haden Cate aren't covered under the Ada as a service animal, only dogs and miniature horses.

[@emmyjordan]

I'm not sure if I heard you right, but if you'd said that "emotional support dogs" aren't actual service dogs, I'd just like to say that my grandparents emotional support dog is a real, certified service dog, and that my grandparents aren't just the ones who need her, she needs them too, because their house burned down last year and she has had separation anxiety ever since, they lost 4 other pets in the fire, and she's a mini Doberman Pinscher and chihuahua mix, so when they/we (if my mom, sisters and I tag along) go to a restaurant, she lays between them on a booth seat, occasionally is she's been good, or hasn't had her dinner yet, they will give her just a little bit of their food, usually boiled or grilled chicken with nothing on it. She also has never barked in public, and rarely barks even at home. I think that, saying that if a dog does a certain thing wrong that it's automatically dubbed as a "fake" service dog, is wrong.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Emmy Lakesher check ada frequently asked questions. There it says that emotional support animals are not service animals and do not have access rights. Having a dog with separation anxiety does not make it a service animal. Service dogs need to go through training. Your grandparents are breaking a federal law just because they don't want to leave their pet at home where it belongs.

[@jaystorm3574]

Emmy Lakesher Don't put the dog on a booth. You should explain that dogs should never be on booths or chairs or in shopping carts. People with allergies can really suffer from things like this. Service dogs are trained to be under a table, chair, and to walk in a heel beside the handler. A service dog is not for emotional support but is for mitigating a disability. It's illegal to take a dog who is not 1. Task trained 2. Public trained (in some states service dogs have to be fully trained before going into public) The task must be for a disability that limits life functions and the task can't be just emotional support or aggressive protection. There's a difference between well behaved pet and well behaved service dog and there is no certification or registry for service dogs. Some training programs will give training certificates or you can obtain training papers such as the CGC which service dogs should always be far above in behavior. An example is my SD Sugar. She does not have separation anxiety in case of an emergency where we might have to be separated. She has had many years of training and ignores people and other service dogs. She mitigates my disability through task training such as guidework during a vision aura and alerts to syncope. The task training is meant so that I can be as normal as possible. Of course she gives me a lot of joy but that is not her sole function.

[@BeccaBearSc]

ESA's legally have no public access rights... Certification is a scam.. You can put anything on those sites... even a toilet..Putting it on the booth and feeding it from the table is against many many many health codes. They are not only breaking state laws but Federal laws as well and could face huge fines, jail time, and even the state taking the dog and putting it in the pound. A service dog is TASK TRAINED.

[@becks5198]

Emotional support dogs are not service dogs. If you have something that’s a real disability that really hits your every day life then you’re given a service Dog not emotional support. One day one of my dogs will be emotional support but I know my problems are not so bad that it’s classified as a disability.

[@hannahbird4127]

Emmy Jordan By whom is the dog certified as a service dog?

[@ArabellaTurner]

I have a friend who can't hear a certain range of noises. That range includes fire alarms. She has a service dog to help her. Because her disability is invisible and she doesn't keep a vest on her dog (she does keep the papers on her though), people think it's a pet all the time. People constantly go over and pet the dog and she's been kicked out of stores multiple times before. Her dog is one of the best behaved dogs I have ever met and I've never heard her bark except when alarms go off (which is part of what she needs to do to help my friend). She is a perfect service dog example, but my friend deals with so much crap due to ignorant people who don't believe she has a real disability.

[@kevindelewis7450]

There are no fake service dogs by definition what would you have them do you leave them in a hot car, the dog keeps me calm and that is more important than anything trust me and I'm diabetic. Why don't corporate America error on the side of caution. I did however watch a man try to stop a service dog from entering and became disabled himself how ironic.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+Kevin Delewis leave your pet at home. You don't need to take your pet everywhere. You just cause problems for people who actually need service animals.

[@Wolf179998]

Happy Tails the only people who need service animals are the physically disabled, any other kind is an excuse for pussies to feel special.

[@kayleighd.5457]

Peanut Butter no, some people need emotional support dogs/animals bc of how bad their mental disorder is. Many people with PTSD or bad cases of anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and bipolar disorders use them. If they have an anxiety/panic attack or an episode in public, the dog will be there to calm them down and keep the person aware of what's going on around them long to find a place to calm down.

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

Kayleigh, you literally have no idea what a service dog and emotional support dog is. I wish stupid people would stop spreading stupid. ugh

[@phylliskress2296]

@Peanut Butter and @Kayleigh D Some people with Alzheimer's, epilepsy or diabetes need service animals (Alzheimer's patients may need them if they tend to wander off, epilepsy patients may need them in case of seizures, and people with diabetes may need them if they are on insulin to warn those around the owner of a low blood sugar). I kinda wish that I wasn't allergic to dogs since I have diabetes...

[@samanthaschaffer1214]

I've seen people with fake service dogs all the time honestly I mind my business and stay to myself I don't see it a problem but that's just my opinion

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+samantha schaffer for some people it's not an issue. For me it is because fake service dogs usually try to attack my service dog. It puts me and my dog in danger.

[@samanthaschaffer1214]

Happy Tails I understand and I respect your opinion but I mean if the owner can control there "fake service dog then it shouldn't be a problem what I'm trying to say is let's say if I see a fake service dog and it's not bothering me at all I wouldn't question it because I would feel like it's not my business

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+samantha schaffer you missed the point completely

[@samanthaschaffer1214]

Happy Tails your right I did I'm sorry!!! I understand it now and I understand your point it can be a problem with a fake service dog if there barking at your dog and trying to attack your dog it's not good at all but I was just saying if I noticed one and it's behavior was okay I wouldn't say anything and I understand that people want to take there dog everywhere but they can't also there's alot of people that have disabilities and can't afford to have a dog trained it's really expensive I know because I have a sick family member with cancer so she bought a German Shepherd puppy and had a trainer train it to be obbey (obedience) but she couldn't afford a service dog and sure some places may offer a service dog for free but the waiting list is 7 years long so like I said she had one trained a little bit to be (obbey obedience ) and behavior and registered it online but it's still not a service dog but everyone thinks it is and his behavior is excellent. Thank you so much for explaining everything so well in your video I learned something you have a wonderful day by the way I love your hair it's pretty and your service dog is so adorable

[@michellerivera6201]

Happy Tails I keep reading this in the comments and it's very hard for me to believe. I take my dog everyway I can (as a pet) which means that we're around other dogs who are out with their people often. The last time I had a dog act aggressively toward my dog, while somewhere other than a dog park, was almost 15 years ago. The majority of dogs out and about aren't attacking other dogs. They may try to go see them which could be problematic for a service dog, but not attacking. It just seems unlikely that dogs you come into contact with while out with your SD regularly try to attack you or your dog.

[@painoftheheart12]

I have a cat ESA. I don't take her anywhere where food is served. I usually hold her in my arms but she is on a leash and I always ask permission before taking her in. I have a personality disorder (diagnosed bipolar unspecified, so i have bipolar tendencies [severe mood swings] but don't follow typical bipolar patterns). She makes it safe for me to drive alone as I am prone to severe and sudden impulses due to my depression moods, ie... suicidal tendencies. She has a great personality and very calm. I also tell people she is a support animal, and really stress she isn't a service animal. Because she has a good personality, I am able to take her in most stores, but I always ask and make clear she is not a service animal. I also do my part and only bring her along when I know I am in a danger zone mentally.

[@aussiedabirb8383]

Because ESAs do not have public access Rights

[@muddsmugglers]

You repeat yourself too much I got bored and left early

[@HappyTailsAnimals]

+dirty 4 play 👍