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I have contacted the APDT and the CPDT and both have said that the training I received at SeaWorld with renowned trainers supersedes their certification they offer. SeaWorld has strict requirements and provides the best training for its employees who work daily with various animals. As a trainer there, we are responsible for visiting shelters to evaluate the animals in our shows, adopting them, rehabilitating them, and teaching them agility. We work to make the animals comfortable performing behaviors on stage alongside each other by desensitizing them. Our goal was to get the animals to perform independently, without any humans on stage, which is why the show is called "Pets Rule!"
Yes! I have been using a unique way I created to evaluate dogs at shelters, rescues and at a breeders location for 20yrs. I can provide this service in person or virtually.
I firmly believe it is unethical to charge a person with a disability a thousand dollars or more non-refundable deposit, have a client wait over a year, make them fundraise and get donations in order to pay $20-$30K for a service dog when people are already going through hardships. I have worked for well-known service dog companies and know firsthand that the infrastructure originally created (e.g., breeding dogs for service work in a large facility, large staff, dogs kenneled), that 1 out of a litter might make it all the way to being a service dog while all the rest fail, creating high overhead cost and less dogs being rescued at the shelters. Usually, these large well-known companies have a 2-3 year waiting list because they do not have enough service dog trainers. Not having enough service dog trainers is the major issue and why I want to help trainers become service dog trainers. I do not take more than one dog at a time and in order for me to live above poverty level I need to bring in at least $100 a day. I think this cost is very reasonable because you will not have to wait a year or two years for your dog.
95% of what makes a dog a candidate for being a service dog is disposition and connection with their person and all the rest just flows so beautifully! Disposition means that the dog is great with all dogs, all situation, weird things in the world, all babies and small children, and all people. Having a strong connection with their person and only their person is key. You have these two things, and the task training and public access training is super easy.
The Fair Housing Act is really the only reason this term (ESA) came about for people who had mental instabilities while at home. However, the ADA doesn't recognize nor covers an ESA. This is why ESA dogs are not permitted on airlines or out in public like a service dog because their primary use is in the home only. A psychiatric service dog (PSA) might as well be labeled a guide dog because they disrupt their person from dissociative moments and guide them to safety. A (PSA) is for PTSD, Autism, schizophrenia, depression and much more.
Service Dog Owners need to follow ADA guidelines as and any additional state and local laws. You must also follow the PUBLIC HEALTH RULES as well pertaining to dogs in gym, pools, etc.
Yes, When a dog becomes a service dog they must be licensed, vaccinated, and/or spayed and neutered.
Yes, I can take your dog that has been evaluated and accepted into my program for a minimum of 3 months to train them to pass the public access test and CGC test as well as train them to do two tasks' pertaining to your disability. This service is the best option since it cost less than a 20k-30K service dog that you will most likely have to wait for 2 yrs. from other companies as well having to succumb to the breed that they supply. In my program I can find, evaluate a dog of your choice and of course that will help you. I spend as much time as you need when I bring your dog back to you and work with you directly to ensure the transition feels good and is exactly what you need. I have many references and happy to get you in contact with any of them. I have helped people more out of the country with their service dog. I have helped people virtually move from one country to another. I have flown in airplanes with many airlines the past 20 years with dogs either picking them up or dropping off.