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Advanced and Beginner Training for Dogs of all shapes, sizes and ages. All breeds are accepted SD, Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner training for dogs.

More courses offered. I charge per session. Each session is 1 to 3 hours long (depends on what you want). Illinois only please unless you're willing to drive. Serious inquiries only please. Over 10 years experience working with dogs.

06/02/2022

Dog Training Tip

SOCIALIZATION

How do I properly socialize my brand new and growing puppy?

Socializing your brand new puppy is the most important key to ensuring that you’ll wind up having a happy, bouncing, confident, and well-adjusted adult dog.

But how do I properly socialize my new four legged friend?

During your puppy’s first three months of life living with you, he will experience a exceedingly important socialization period that will permanently shape their future personalities and how they will end up reacting to new environments as an adult dog.

Gently exposing them to quite a wide variety of new people, places, and situations now will make a seriously huge, and very permanent, difference in their temperament.

When you purchase a well bred and healthy puppy from a responsible breeder, the socialization process should normally start before you even begin to bring your puppy home or even choose them.

Very gentle handling by a responsible breeder in the first several weeks of your new little puppy’s life is extremely helpful and beneficial in the correct development of a friendly, happy, bouncy, and confident adult dog.

As early as 3 weeks of age, puppies may begin to start approaching a person who is passively, quietly and calmly observing them; so having a correctly knowledgeable and responsible breeder who encourages a completely safe and positive experience with people – adults and children of multiple ages and genders — will help shape your new puppy’s adult dog behavior.

As their puppies slowly develop and shape their new world experiences, good and responsible breeders will slowly start to allow them to experience both safe inside and outside environments; for example: car rides, crates, sounds, smells, and very gentle handling.

But why should I socialize my new puppy?

The ideas behind the proper socialization of your shiny new puppy is that you should really want to help your new puppy become acclimated to all types of new and often times quite scary and loud sights, sounds, and smells in a extremely positive manner.

The proper and correct socialization of your little puppy can prevent an adult dog from being fearful of screaming or crying children, for example, or of riding in the car with you, and it will help them flourish and develop into a extremely well-mannered, happy, and fear free companion.

Having an adult dog who is very well adjusted, happy and confident can even go as far as to potentially save your precious dogs life one day!

According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, improper socialization of dogs and puppies can potentially lead to some seriously dangerous behavior problems later on in their life.

The organization’s position statement on the correct and proper socialization of dogs and puppies reads as follows: “Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for all dogs under three years of age.”

Start slowly taking your new puppy out to pet friendly only public places once your veterinarian says that it is safe to do so and once they have all of their vaccinations, and they’ll learn how to properly behave in a variety of strange and new situations and they'll learn to fully enjoy interacting with different people and things!

All right, but how should I properly socialize my little puppy?

As we mentioned earlier on in this post, your puppies responsible breeder will have already started the proper socialization process as early as your puppy’s first few days of life, by gently handling them and allowing them to safely explore their new surroundings.

But, when you brand new puppy comes home with you, the extremely crucial socialization period of your puppy continues on after that, so your job will be to keep the correct socialization process going!

Here are some of the basic steps that you need to follow in order to insure that your new friend is properly socialized:

Introduce your new puppy slowly to brand new sights, sounds, and smells: To your puppy, the whole entire world is a extremely new, strange, and unusual, so try to think of absolutely everything they will encounter out in this great big world as an important opportunity to make some brand new, and positive associations.

Try to come up with absolutely as many different types of people, places, noises, smells, items and textures as you possibly can and expose your little puppy to them slowly.

That means, for instance, that you should have them walk on things like carpet, hardwood flooring, tile, and linoleum floors; have them meet people in wheelchairs (motorized and manual) or using the assistance of a cane, children of all ages, someone with a beard, wearing sunglasses and regular glasses, using an umbrella, or wearing a hooded sweatshirt or coat.

Think of this as a puppy socialization scavenger hunt.

Here’s a comprehensive checklist for your new puppy's proper socialization that you can use as a sort of guide to help you along your way:

Make sure that you always make it a positive experience: Most importantly, when you're introducing all of these brand new and strange experiences to your new puppy, make sure that they're getting an appropriate amount of treats and praise, (remember to click, then treat!) so that they associate what they're being exposed to and the feeling of seeing something completely new and bizarre as a totally fun and crave-able experience that they'll be eager for every time!

Don’t forget that you need to break the treats into small pieces that will be easy for your little puppy's tummy to digest - make sure to properly portion treats and food.

Also, you don’t need to be stressed yourself — dogs and puppies can read our emotions quite well, so if you’re very nervous or anxious when introducing your new puppy to an older dog in your home, for example, your puppy and older dog will be extremely nervous, too, and may become fearful of other strange and new dogs in the future.

You should always involve your family: By having multiple different people take part in the proper socialization process of your new puppy, you’re continuously moving your puppy out of their current comfort zone, and letting them know that they might experience something new no matter who they're with - but make sure to do this at a gentle pace.

You can even make it a fun game for your kids by having them write down a list of everything new that your puppy went out and experienced that day while being out with them, such as “held/investigated someone that was wearing a baseball cap/ bandana/ helmet (bike or motorcycle).” or “heard a police/ fire truck/ ambulance/ severe weather alert siren.”

Please be sure that you are taking baby steps: Try to avoid doing way too much too fast.

For instance, if you're wanting your new puppy to start to get accustomed to being handled, petted or picked up by multiple strange people that they don’t know; start with a few of your family members that are normally calm people and slowly integrate one stranger at a time, then two, and so on and so forth.

If you start this process by taking your puppy out to a huge party (please be sure to follow your state's current covid related laws and safety measures) or a very busy (pet friendly only) public place can be extremely overwhelming for your puppy and can result in a very fearful response to large groups of strangers in the future.

Start to take your puppy's proper socialization public: Once your puppy is used to a small amount of all this new stimuli, move slowly outside of their comfort zone to expand the amount of brand new and weird experiences they’ll have.

Try taking them out to your local pet store (after they've finished their vaccination series), over to a approved friend’s house for a fun little puppy play date with their dog or puppy, out on different streets in the neighborhood that they haven't been on before, and so on.

At approximately seven-to-ten days after they've received their full series of puppy vaccinations, it should be safe to take them to your local dog park (but be sure to follow all of the dog-park safety protocols, and avoid dog parks with large or aggressive dogs - research before you go!)

You can even go out to puppy classes: Once your puppy has finished their vaccinations to insure that they are properly protected, they can also start to attend puppy classes.

These classes will not only help your new puppy to begin to understand their basic commands, but the absolutely most important advantage they will have is that they can expose them to other all kinds of other dogs and strange new people.

A skilled trainer will make sure to mediate all of the meetings so that all of the dogs and their people are feeling 100% safe and happy during the entire process.

You can easily find a short list of some of the puppy classes that are offered through your local AKC training club and other dog training facilities or personal trainers.

You can even try to earn a S.T.A.R. Puppy title: Go and show off your champion puppy’s super hard work by letting them earn their very first AKC title — the S.T.A.R. Puppy title; which stands for: socialization, training, activity, and a correctly informed responsible dog owner.

After you and your superstar puppy complete a six-week long training class, your puppy can simply go and take a very simple test given out by one of the AKC-approved evaluators.

Your puppy is going to be tested on allowing someone else that your puppy most likely hasn't met yet to pet him, tolerating a collar or harness being put on them, allowing you to hold him gently and carefully, and more.

Also, you are required to pledge to be a 100% responsible and properly informed dog owner for the duration of you puppy’s life.

The program is open to both purebred (please be sure that your dog is from a responsible breeder) and mixed-breed dogs and puppies up to one year of age.

But what about my older dog or new rescue/shelter dog, how can I socialize them properly?

With all of this information on just how extremely important that the proper and correct socialization is for all of these puppies, it often times brings up the question “what about older dogs and rescue/shelter dogs?”

If you have acquired a new dog who is no longer a puppy, you can still help them associate new, strange or fearful situations with a extremely positive experience, even though you’ve missed the most important and crucial puppy socialization period.

Slowly start reintroducing your dog to all of the same new sights, smells, people and sounds that you would with your new puppy, with extremely careful supervision and an important emphasis on 100% positivity in the form of praise and treats (remember; click, then treat!) can help them to overcome their fears or hesitation.

And please remember that severe cases of fearfulness or reactivity should always be treated with the help of a veterinarian and/or professional animal behaviorist - do not attempt to fix it yourself as it could lead to possible serious injury.

Once your dog is properly socialized and has overcome any fear or reactivity, you can try the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test!

It is an absolutely excellent goal for owners of dogs who have received little to no training in their past (or even for S.T.A.R. puppies who are finally ready to take their skills to the next super dog level).

This simple and easy 10-step test demonstrates that your dog can show good manners out in public and perform their basic obedience skills in distraction filled enviornments.

You can then hopefully go on to continue to lead your dog onwards and upwards through the advanced CGC testing title, called the AKC Community Canine (CGCA), or even the AKC Urban CGC (CGCU)!

05/24/2022

"Hades put everything aside to help someone else.

05/23/2022

Dog Snack Food Fact!

ZUCCHINI

Can your dog eat zucchini?

Yes, yes they can!

Some vegetables (such as garlic and onions) are extremely harmful to dogs, but zucchini is a perfectly safe snack to let your pup have.

Veterinarian Dr. Avi Blake even ranks zucchini as one of the absolute best veggies that you could ever feed to your dogs.

But just because zucchini is safe, however, does not mean you should feed your dog excessive amounts of the vegetable - too much of any good thing can be bad for anyone!

As with any human food, there are things that you absolutely need to know in order to make sure you are feeding your dog their delicious zucchini snacks safely.

Zucchini is absolutely chock full of nutrients.

This prolific plant delivers to your dog lots of sweet fiber, vitamins, and minerals in each long, green squash like veggie.

Dogs that are fed a 100% complete and balanced diet generally get all the nutrients they need from their food, unless they have an illness or disorder that affects their ability to absorb nutrients - do not add supplements to your dogs food without consulting your veterinarian first to see if they actually need it!

Your dog doesn’t necessarily need to eat these yummy veggies for his health, but vegetables that are safe for dogs (like zucchini) offer an alternative and highly nutritious option to substitute for those high-calorie low nutrient treats.

A whole cup of raw zucchini only has about 20 calories!

It is low in both fat and cholesterol, and won’t contribute even an inch to your dog’s waistline.

This makes it an excellent choice as a reward for overweight dogs - don't forget to consult your local vet before putting your dog on a diet!

Zucchini might be extremely low one the calorie scale, but that does not mean you should switch your dog to a zucchini-only diet - please don't do this to your dog.

Veterinarians recommend feeding all of your dogs treats in moderation - that's why they're called treats!

Treats should really only make up a little less than 10% of your dog’s complete diet, which is a great way for you to work on how much zucchini to give to your dog.

For example, a large dog might eat approximately 4 or more cups of food a day, whereas a small dog may only eat 1 to 1 1/2 cup of food - make sure to carefully consider your dogs activity levels and age before feeding!

All you have to do is figure out what 10% of your dog’s diet would be and stay well beneath that limit to make sure that you're not overfeeding your dog.

Dogs usually tolerate zucchini extremely well.

However, feeding your dog a large amount of anything can lead to upset tummies, and it is always a good idea to observe your dog carefully any time you offer a new food item in order to ensure that they're not allergic to it.

Large pieces or chunks of zucchini can pose a deadly choking hazard for dogs of all shapes and sizes.

You can avoid a potential tragedy by chopping your zucchini up into small pieces - you can even try steaming it for your dogs that have some difficulty chewing hard and crunchy food items.

Feeding an entire uncut zucchini to a dog is not advisable - make sure to wash and chop it before giving it to your dog!

Plain raw, steamed, or cooked zucchini is extremely safe for your dogs to eat; but this can pose a tiny dilemma, as many of us prefer to eat zucchini with at least little bit of seasoning on it.

If you plan on feeding your dog zucchini, set aside a few small chopped chunks as you prepare your meal.

Oils, salts, seasonings, and veggies (such as garlic and onions) are extremely harmful to dogs, so you should absolutely not ever feed your dog zucchini that has been prepared with any of these ingredients- it could end in a extremely stressful or expensive trip to the vet!

Zucchini bread and other baked goodies with zucchini can also be a bit problematic.

Baked goodies contain a lot of unnecessary calories that can lead to obesity, added that the fat and sugar contents in these foods can cause upset tummies and other symptoms of potential intestinal distress.

Make sure to thoroughly read through the contents of baked goodies as well - as some of these delicious items may contain the all too deadly chemical xylitol!

⚠️ This sweetener is extremely toxic to dog and should be avoided at absolutely all costs! ⚠️

If your dog accidentally eats a zucchini flower or the leaves of the plant, there is absolutely no reason to panic - your dog will be just fine!

Each and every single one of the parts of the plant are non-toxic.

The beautiful flowers of the zucchini plant are actually incredibly edible and are often sometimes cooked or occasionally fried for human consumption.

However, if your dog is out and about roaming through your garden, you may just want to do a thorough inventory of what else you have growing (or accidentally growing) - just to make sure they aren't sneaking anything else besides that totally crave-able zucchini that could be potentially harmful to your hungry pooch.

05/22/2022

Unfortunately, some handlers just don't know how to properly conduct themselves around K9 units - some handlers even exhibit fear when it comes to attempting to handle them.

If you are not confident in handling a K9 unit, please, don't become a handler.

The exact same can be said about the dogs themselves - if a dog is not properly trained they are not qualified to become a K9 officer.

Don't bring unprepared dogs into a field of precision work that requires a dog to constantly have to make snap decisions in dangerous situations.

05/20/2022

- Dog Breed Informational Spotlight -

German Shepherds

The average life expectancy of your well bred German Shepherd can range from 7 to 10 years.

Males should weigh anywhere from 65 lbs to 90 lbs and be approximately 24 inches to 26 inches tall, while females should weigh anywhere from 50 lbs to 70 lbs and be approximately 22 inches to 24 inches tall.

They can be very affectionate and lovey dovey with their families, can be very good with children (Don't forget that smaller kids do need to be supervised so they don't pull or climb on your dog!), and can be good with other dogs as long as they are socialized properly.

If you're looking for a dog that doesn't shed a lot, be prepared to have hair nearly everywhere with this double coated breed - they need to be groomed frequently and are one of the less drooly large breeds.

While they are mainly a medium length haired breed, there are some that have a longer coat, so definitely be prepared to spend quite a bit of money on dog shampoo and brushes (Don't forget your undercoat rake!).

The breed is easy to maintain, usually requiring just a quick brushing every few days or so to help remove loose hairs, but they do shed more profusely once or twice a year.

During these periods, more frequent brushing will help control the amount of hair that ends up around the house and on the furniture.

The German Shepherd only needs an occasional bath.

And it is very important to trim or grind his nails every month if they are not worn down naturally, as overly long nails can cause pain and structural issues - so trim those nails!

Expecting this breed to be everyones friend may end up being a bad idea - as these dogs can be a little reserved and aloof towards strangers and will be very vigilant on both their leash and on your couch.

This breed is chock full of energy and exhibit a extremely high adaptability for every situation - so make sure that you train them with a firm and consistent style with lots of engagement and challenging activities; otherwise, they will not only find something else to direct their energy towards, but they might just choose not to listen to you.

Early socialization and puppy training classes are exceedingly vital for your dog, and continuing obedience training will help ensure that your pup will grow to be an adaptable and well-mannered adult.

German Shepherds are a highly intelligent companion and extraordinary workers - which is why they are such a widely utilized dog for jobs like K9 units, Search and Rescue, Service Dogs, and more!

Consistency and positive, reward-based training will yield excellent results each and every single time for the both of you - remember, click then treat!

German Shepherds are extremely bonded to their handlers, so they are always happiest when they live with their family

They should be raised in the household and exposed to the families day to day activities - be wary of where you keep your dog, as German Shepherds are one of the extremely popular breeds, keeping them constantly outside could attract potential dog thieves or those aiming to do your dog harm!

If you're looking for a dog that can be very eager to please, this could very well be the breed for you - but, be careful; this breed has a seriously high energy level and needs a lot of mental stimulation!

As a very active and athletic breed, the German Shepherd requires lots of exercise for his physical and mental well-being.

A dog who is not exercised enough will become seriously frustrated and are very likely to develop extremely undesirable behaviors - like chewing on your shoes, ripping up your carpet, destroying pillows, ect.

With a puppy, you can start with short little daily walks, as well as exuberant play sessions in a safely fenced area or on a long lead.

Please remember to not let your dog off leash, as even the best trained dog can become distracted and not follow every command (Dogs can make mistakes, just like humans do, and can become distracted just as easily - always follow your states leash laws!).

Participating in canine activities such as agility, herding, tracking, and dock diving provides both excellent physical and exquisite mental exercise; These are very fun and rewarding for both dog and owner!

Thankfully, they won't be making you go deaf with their extraordinary vocal talents - as they aren't the most chatty of breeds, but they will let you know when they want something.

The AKC currently only recognizes these specific color variations of the German Shepherds coat - Black, Black & Cream, Black & Red, Black & Silver, Black & Tan, Blue, Gray, Liver, Sable, White, and Bi-Color.

Most German Shepherds are healthy dogs.

A responsible breeder will screen breeding stock for health conditions such as degenerative myelopathy and elbow and hip dysplasia. German Shepherds can also experience bloat - a sudden and life-threatening swelling of the abdomen - and owners should educate themselves about its symptoms and what to do should bloat occur.

Recommended health tests from the National Breed Club are a hip evaluation and elbow evaluation.

When it comes to your German Shepherds diet, a high-quality dog food appropriate for the dog's age (puppy, adult, or senior) will have all the nutrients the breed needs - just make sure that you take growing puppies and overly energetic dogs activity levels into consideration at dinner time, too.

Table scraps can cause digestive upset due to the spices that we humans like to add into our food, so only give them sparingly, if at all, and make sure that you especially avoid giving your dog cooked bones and foods with a high fat content - consult your vet on how much of different types of fat your dog should be getting.

Small pieces of biscuits, treats or the dog's kibble can be used as treats for training; using extremely high value treats like meat, cheese, fruit, and vegetables is also highly recommended!

If you are feeding your dog a high-quality food, vitamin and mineral supplements should not be necessary, although adding small quantities of yogurt, cooked vegetables, or cooked eggs to the food can be very beneficial.

Everyone should learn about which human foods are safe for dogs, and which are not - we currently offer a K9 Nutrition class.

Check with your vet if you have any concerns about your dog's weight or diet.

05/17/2022

Service Dog Education PSA

It's so sad that we have to make a post warning people about malicious websites like the one screen shotted below.

Service dogs are very specially selected dogs that aid people with disabilities. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs help their handlers perform tasks directly related to their disability - such as retrieving clothing items, medications, dropped items, alerting their handlers to sudden drops or rises in blood sugar levels or heart rate. This is what distinguishes service dogs between emotional support dogs (ESAs), working dogs (K9 units, drug dogs, PP dogs, search and rescue K9s), therapy dogs or psychiatric service dogs.

Service dogs can be any breed or size, as long as they can assist their owner correctly - you can not do guide work or counterbalancing on a chihuahua, for instance. If you have a dog and want them to be your service dog, or are choosing to select a puppy from a reputable breeder, it's completely possible if the dog/puppy meets the ADAs set standards (ask your trainer to preform a temperament test on your dog/puppy, and make sure that you talk to your vet about getting the proper tests done if you're doing guide work or counterbalancing). However, it's helpful to adopt a dog that is already a trained service dog from a credible program - though these can be quite expensive. The ADA has deemed that perfectly legal, as well.

Steps to Make Your Dog a Service Dog

You have multiple options for training your dog to become a service animal. You could either train your dog yourself (recommended only for handlers with previous experience), work with a professional trainer (we offer a special training course for this!) or enroll them in a service dog training program.

Consider your dog's personality, temperament, size and ability. Unfortunately, some dogs may lack the characteristics needed to be effective service dogs or not meet the ADA standard. If you have a chihuahua, and you need a service dog to help you transition from your wheelchair, they are definitely not the right service dog breed for you.

In addition to being able to meet the physical requirements of a service dog, the dog you choose as a service animal must have the right temperament as well. In service dog training programs, around 55%-70% of dogs don’t end up being suited to it.

Some qualities that your service dog will need to have are:

1: Keeping calm in new environments
2: Learning and retaining information quickly
3: Adapting to different social environments
4: Reliably repeating specific tasks
5: Able to focus on you

House train your dog - If you think your dog can do these things in addition to the physical, psychological, or medical tasks you need; you should start by house training your dog. This training should include your dog being able to relieve themselves in the appropriate places - you do not have to make your dog potty on command!

Socialize your companion - this is very important! Next, move on to socializing your dog with unfamiliar environments, people, scents, sounds, situations, items and animals. Focus on training your dog to stay present with you and ignore any distractions - just remember, your dog is still a dog, they are allowed to make mistakes, just the same as us! Once you and your dog have covered all of the basics, you can move on to training your dog how to assist you in the ways you need.

Know the laws of your state and federal government! There are many programs available that try to offer service dog 'certification' or 'registration' programs to many unsuspecting people to try and scam you out of your hard earned money. But these 'certifications' do not prove that the dog is a service animal, that they are actually trained, or that your doctor has recommended that you would benefit from being accompanied by one. In fact, the ADA does not require any sort of certificate, registration or proof that your service dog is trained to help mitigate your disability - though some programs offer a certificate stating that your dog has been trained by them and has fully graduated their program.

Research whatever program or trainer you choose. If you decide to enter your dog into a training program, make sure you do extensive research to check that it’s actually a reputable one. Training programs can cost thousands of dollars, so it's crucial to make sure you get your money’s worth from either. Things like referrals and reviews can go a long way to ensure the best experience for you and your dog.

Make sure you can answer two questions - businesses are allowed to ask you two essential questions! The ADA says that you are only required to answer two questions if it is not apparent that your dog is a service dog - to avoid problems, we recommend that your dog be clearly marked as either 'in training' or, if they're completely done with their training, as a 'Service Dog'. You can use a vest, bandana, or a leash wrap to do so! Those questions are, “Is the dog a service animal?" and “What work or task has the dog been trained to do?" You need to be able to accurately answer both questions for the dog to be seen as a legitimate service dog - and no, emotional support is not a task as stated under the ADA.

Be extremely clear on required 'registration' and 'certification'. Mandatory registration or certification of service animals is 100% completely illegal, according to the ADA. Any municipality that says so violates the ADA and federal law. However, regional registration and vaccination rules for animals also apply to service dogs.

It's important to remember that the ADA leaves the training up to the dog owner, program or trainer entirely. As long as your service dog can fulfill your needs, they are a service dog. This may require quite a bit of additional training to accomplish.

Service dogs serve a extremely important role in society. In the last several decades they have worked with people who have disabilities, helping their handlers navigate through life. Those that have a service dog feel an unspoken bond between them and the animal. They have become part of their family and going a day without them is hard to imagine.

What Species can be a service animal?

Under the ADA and federal law, only dogs and miniature horses are allowed to be service animals - here's some frequently asked questions about service animals.

Q: What is a service animal?

A. Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability.

Q: Are emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals considered service animals under the ADA?

A. No. These terms are used to describe animals that provide comfort just by being with a person. Because they have not been trained to perform a specific job or task, they do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. However, some State or local governments have laws that allow people to take emotional support animals into public places -make sure that these places are actually pet friendly first! You can do this by calling the main corporate office of the location you are wanting to bring your animal to. You should check with your State and local government agencies to find out about these laws - but remember, if the location serves food and doesn't have outdoor seating, you can not bring your animal inside, as you would be violating the health code.

Q: If someone's dog calms them when having an anxiety attack, does this qualify it as a service animal?

A. It depends. The ADA makes a distinction between psychiatric service animals and emotional support animals. If the dog has been trained to sense that an anxiety attack is about to happen and take a specific action to help avoid the attack or lessen its impact, that would qualify as a service animal. However, if the dog's mere presence provides comfort, that would not be considered a service animal under the ADA.

Q: Who is responsible for the care and supervision of a service animal?

A. The handler is responsible for caring for and supervising the service animal, which includes toileting, feeding, and grooming and veterinary care. Covered entities are not obligated to supervise or otherwise care for a service animal.

Q: Can hotels charge a cleaning fee for guests who have service animals?

No. Hotels are not permitted to charge guests for cleaning the hair or dander shed by a service animal. However, if a guest's service animal causes damages to a guest room, a hotel is permitted to charge the same fee for damages as charged to other guests.

Q: Are stores required to allow service animals to be placed in a shopping cart?

A. Generally, the dog must stay on the floor, or the person must carry the dog. For example, if a person with diabetes has a glucose alert dog, he may carry the dog in a chest pack so it can be close to his face to allow the dog to smell his breath to alert him of a change in glucose levels.

For more information on service dogs and service miniature horses, visit this site: https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html

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