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RANT HERE

Did your pup poo in your shoe? Did you get hassled at a store? Are you fighting for SSDI? Let it all hang out here!

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Emotional Support Animals -

They aren't service dogs, but they are animals who help their disabled partners. Discuss them here.

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Testing

New to posting? Trying out a new avatar? Use this space for experimentation.

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Service Dog Life

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Is a Service Dog for You? -

Weigh the costs vs the benefits of partnering with a service dog.

Moderator: responsiblek9

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Service Dog Humor

Have a funny to tell about your canine partner or interactions with the public? Share it here.

Moderator: responsiblek9

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The Down Side of Service Dogs -

Everything isn't always rosey when you're partnered with a service dog. Discuss the down-side of SD partnership here.

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Working with Trainers and Programs

A place to discuss how to find a trainer or program and how to evaluate them to make sure you get what you bargin for

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Non-Traditional Service Animals

Do you find people treat you differently because your service animal is a non-traditional breed or species or because you have an unusual disability?

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SD/SDIT loss, grief and memorials

This is a special place to remember partners who have retired or crossed over the rainbow bridge, and SDiTs who weren't able to complete training. Photos are welcome on this board.

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Kirsten's Blog

The trials and tribulations of a knitting dog trainer living with three German Shepherds and two stripey cats.

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Shidash's Training Journal

This is where I keep track of my dog training. I will make an entry every day if I can.

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Service Dog Laws

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Legislation

Discuss laws under consideration by various governments

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Statutory Laws

Learn how to find statutory laws (including individual state laws) and share obscure statutes when you find them. Service Dog Central provides information on laws and legal topics and is designed for informational purposes only. You must understand that this site does not provide legal advice and is not intended as a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney. If you need legal advice, or if you need someone to tell you how the law applies to your particular case, you should seek advice from a qualified attorney.

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Access

Examine the state of access rights around the world. Service Dog Central provides information on laws and legal topics and is designed for informational purposes only. You must understand that this site does not provide legal advice and is not intended as a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney. If you need legal advice, or if you need someone to tell you how the law applies to your particular case, you should seek advice from a qualified attorney.

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Child Boards: *Advanced Access: public, workplaces, schools and on public transportation*, **Advanced Access: government facilities and unusual venues**
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**Advanced: Discussion of Case Law**

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Moderator: Kirsten

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Disease and Vaccination

Discussion of various diseases, outbreaks, and vaccination pros/cons. This is NOT the place to get veterinary medical advice. Only a licensed veterinarian can offer competent veterinary advice. All statements claimed as facts should be supported by references to medical journals or texts.

Moderator: Ilghaus

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Last post by Kirsten
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First Aid

Discussion of first aid for injuries common to service dogs at work. This is NOT the place to get veterinary medical advice. Only a licensed veterinarian can offer competent veterinary advice. All statements claimed as facts should be supported by references to medical journals or texts.

Moderator: Ilghaus

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Last post by hopesclan
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on October 30, 2008, 07:57:49 PM
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Food and Nutrition

BARF, premium foods, treats, food allergies, nutritional supplements. This is NOT the place to get veterinary medical advice. Only a licensed veterinarian can offer competent veterinary advice. All statements claimed as facts should be supported by references to medical journals or texts.

Moderator: Ilghaus

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on June 20, 2009, 06:44:16 AM
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Preventive Care

Nail trimming, dental, heartworm, fleas. This is NOT the place to get veterinary medical advice. Only a licensed veterinarian can offer competent veterinary advice. All statements claimed as facts should be supported by references to medical journals or texts.

Moderator: Ilghaus

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Last post by TiltingTerri
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Book and Video Reviews

Have you read a new book or seen a new video recently? Share your review here.

Moderator: Kirsten

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Dog Behavior and Training Theory

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Puppy Raising

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Obedience

Service dog training consists of obedience, task, and public access training. What constitutes basic obedience for a service dog is different than basic obedience for pets.

Moderator: springingpups

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Last post by hopesclan
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Service Dog Training

Core skills for service dogs, over and beyond pet dog skills.

Moderator: springingpups

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Trainer's Toolbox

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Gear and Equipment

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*Home Brew Gear*

Do you like custom making your own gear? Share your ideas with other like-minded tinkerers here.

Moderator: fledchen

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Last post by Roxie
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Got used gear that no longer fits your dog or your needs? Find it a new home here. No commercial advertisements. No "dogs available" ads.

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*Product Reviews*

If you have gear you'd like to recommend or are looking for options, check here. NO ADVERTISEMENTS!!!

Moderator: fledchen

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Guide Dogs

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Hearing Dogs

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Invisible Disability

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Medical Dogs

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Mobility Dogs

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