Service Animals Miss Doreen Nieves Master of Science in Education Binghamton University

Which animals can be service animals?

Construct Your Own Knowledge Pair Share Which animals identified can be service animals? What other animals can be service animals? What qualifications do these animals have to be considered service animals? Defend your claims.

The animals who can qualify for being a service animal are: Miniature horses ( inches, 70 – 100 pounds) and dogs. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). (2011, July 12). Service animals. Retrieved from

Wait a second … Miss Nieves, what exactly is a service animal?

Service Animal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) A dog who is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. ADA Provision Miniature horses are now acceptable service animals.

Miss Nieves … What services do service dogs help people with?

Construct Your Own Knowledge Pair Share Which tasks can miniature horses and dogs people complete? Why couldn’t another animal assist people with these tasks? Defend your claims.

Service Animal Tasks Assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks Alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing non-violent protection or rescue work Pulling a wheelchair Assisting an individual during a seizure Alerting individuals to the presence of allergens Retrieving items such as medicine or the telephone Providing physical support and assistance with balance and stability to individuals with mobility disabilities Helping persons with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors. National Service Animal Registry (NSAR). (2013). Frequently asked questions. Retrieved from

Guide Dogs

Miss Nieves, is there a special service dog breed?

No. However, many factors effect a dog’s ability to become a service animal. The most common breeds for service animals are: Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever because of their temperament. Froling, J. (1998). IADD: International association of assistance dog partners. Retrieved from

How do I know my service animal is “qualified?”

Service Animal Requirements Health Screening Temperament Screening 30 Day Trail Period Specific Job Training –Depends on needs of the owner Froling, J. (1998). IADD: International association of assistance dog partners. Retrieved from

What is temperament training?

Temperament Training Noise Sensitivity Body Sensitivity Fetch Test 30 Day Trial Period –Aggression People Stress Related Dog Territorial Other Animals Dominance Related Froling, J. (1998). IADD: International association of assistance dog partners. Retrieved from

What is on the health screening test?

Health Screening Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Eye Check-up Thyroid Disease Heart Disease Chronic Skin Disease Heartworm Test Internal Parasite External Parasite Breed Specific Diseases Vaccinations –Rabies –DHLPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvo and Para-influenza) –Corona Virus Shot –Borditella –Lyme Disease Should be sprayed or neutered

How many times does my service animal need to be trained?

Only once. They do not forget the skills they learned!

Thanks for teaching me all about service animals Miss Nieves… How can I get one for myself?

About that… You need to qualify for a service animal. If you qualify you can simply see a coordinator or choose a dog - miniature horse to go through training!

Recipients must have an identified disability (physical, mental, neurological, medically fragile) that substantially limits one or more major bodily functions or major life activities. 110th Congress: 2nd Session. U.S. Department of Senate, (2008). H.r. 3915: To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with disabilities act of Retrieved from

Impact Of Service Dogs

Are their other types of service animals?

Police mcgruff.org/ Fireman sparky.org/

Search & Rescue US Custom & Borders nasar.org/page/34/Canine-Search-and-Rescue cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/canine/

Military patriotservicedogs.org/

Military Assistance Dogs To Support Veterans combat-veteranshttp://videos.disabled-world.com/video/249/assistance-dogs-for- combat-veterans

More Service Dogs Qualify for ADA Service Animals Diabetics Seizure Alert Physical Mobility Guide Hearing Additional Service Dogs Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) Therapy: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Emotional Disturbances (ED) Mint Foundation Dogtime. (2010, June 8). Top 10 service dogs. Retrieved from

Think - Pair - Share 1.A new fact you learned about service animals. 1.A misconception you had about service animals or the people they serve. 1.One impressive fact about service animals. 1.A question left to ponder.

I hope you learned something new from my presentation. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns feel free to contact me. “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” – Orahan Pamuk