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by tmaly 361 days ago
I met a couple that had paid $100 to get a fake service dog certification. I guess the training is extremely hard and many people don't want to do it.

I have a miniature golden doodle that I try to take to as many places as possible. But if there is a place that is strict, I end up just having to crate her.

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> I guess the training is extremely hard and many people don't want to do it.

You would guess wrong. The couple you met just didn’t bother to spend 5min reading the ADA service dog website.

https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/

> Q5. Does the ADA require service animals to be professionally trained?

>A. No. People with disabilities have the right to train the dog themselves and are not required to use a professional service dog training program.

> Q8. Do service animals have to wear a vest or patch or special harness identifying them as service animals?

>A. No. The ADA does not require service animals to wear a vest, ID tag, or specific harness.