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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Didn't read the article but I know these dogs are used for people with PTSD, like returning veterans, etc.[/quote]

I think you are confusing genuine, certified assistance or companion animals that are trained.

"Emotional support animals" have no training or credentials.  They interfere with the work of trained/certified assistance dogs.  They are the bane of the assistance animal world.  [/quote]

Exactly.  Emotional support dogs have no certification.  A nut loves her dog and think she has the right to take it anywhere, just because.  And they don't[/quote]

There is no official, DOJ-recognized certification for ANY service animal.[/quote]

Actually, this is changing.

And you can help.

Please take the pledge to stop service dog fraud.

Why This Matters

When untrained pets posing as service dogs behave badly, people who truly need assistance dogs can face added discrimination and lose access to public places--both violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
It's a devastating problem for people like Peter Morgan, who can't bend over without pain because of a spinal disorder. His Service Dog Echuka is trained to pick up dropped items and prevent him from getting hurt. But service dog fraud is making it difficult to keep them together.
"In the last few years, the questions and the looks I get have radically changed," Peter says. "Now wherever I go, I see fraudulent service dogs. I have been kicked out of businesses because employees think I'm an imposter."
Service dogs are more than a vest purchased for a few dollars online. They require years of expert training to perform specific commands and provide calm, reliable assistance to people with disabilities--including U.S. veterans injured while fighting for this country.
Don't let anyone be denied the benefits of a trained service dog when they truly need them. Help us expose service dog fraud and stop the discrimination it can cause. Please take our pledge today!

http://www.cci.org/site/c.cdKGIRNqEmG/b.9194893/k.652A/Stop_Service_Dog_Fraud/apps/ka/ct/contactus.asp?c=cdKGIRNqEmG&b=9194893&en=8hKFIRPvG7JOI1MyG6ILLXOIKiIIJ0MEKeKVK5OMIrI5G
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