So you're interested in applying for a Helper Hound?This is an excerpt of the ADA law on Service Dogs:
Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include ... reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. According to the ADA, Service Dogs are legally protected. To be considered a fully trained Service Dog, they must:
We train our Helper Hounds well beyond those three requirements, as we feel there are many things a dog should know to be in public, and we also feel like there are multiple tasks and work skills that assist the people we train these dogs for.
We are located in Lincoln, Nebraska. We don't travel, so if you don't live nearby and can't travel yourself, we unfortunately might not be the best option for you, but are happy to assist you with looking for other reputable programs that may be closer to you.
PLEASE NOTE: It can take me some time to get back to you, but that's because I am often busy. If you would rather
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