Pets are a pretty standard household member in the United States. Pets keep you company, add fun and exercise to your life, and give you a sense of responsibility. They can be the perfect addition to someone’s life who is lonely, while also providing services to the disabled. Many people living with PTSD and people […]
For emotional and mental health, emotional support dogs are one of the most effective treatments—yet the least mentioned. Emotional support dogs, or ESDs, do not need as much or as rigorous training as a service dog, but there are considerations and requirements for your dog to become an ESD. An ESD provides support through the […]
Air Canada follows the U.S. Department of Transporation’s Rule on “Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel” (14 CFR Part 382) which applies to those customers with special needs. This includes those who are traveling between Canada and the United States, and those who have purchased tickets with Air Canada operated through a […]
They say dogs are man’s best friend. From the very beginning of recorded history, dogs have been there beside their masters, protecting them and keeping them company. This still holds true today more than ever—as emotional support dogs pose a measurable benefit to mental health. If you’re thinking of getting an emotional support dog, you […]
Mental health has started to really become a societal problem in 2019. Athletes, millionaires, celebrities, and other big names have come out and addressed the mental and emotional problems that many of us face on a daily basis. While some turn to therapists and medicinal supplements, many victims have decided to turn to an emotional […]
An emotional support dog (ESD) is a dog that has been “prescribed” by a licensed mental health provider to help an individual cope with a condition. Unlike service dogs, emotional support dogs don’t require any specialized training. Their companionship is the treatment. Unfortunately, abuse of certain rights ESD owners are privy to has led some […]
An emotional support animal is a great way to deal with a mental health disorder and not let the condition hold you back from doing the things you love. Many who have an emotional support animal – or ESA – find that the animal becomes their best friend, and they go and do whatever it […]
Idaho is another state that does not provide laws that protect emotional support animals. Emotional support animals are animals that provide an individual with comfort and companionship. They have not been trained or certified to perform any task that is related to a person with a disability such as alerting them to take medications or […]
Sometimes, the only thing that can comfort us when we need it most is man’s best friend… or our best furry friend, whatever that may be. They instinctually know when we need them most and are there to provide us with the same care and love we show them. Stroking their fur can calm us […]
Wyoming is just one of the many states that follow the same law as the ADA when it comes to emotional support animal needs. Emotional support animals are not recognized in many states as needing the same protections as service animals. This means that if you live in Wyoming, you might experience some difficulty when […]