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Service Animals
Miss Doreen NievesMaster 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 (24 - 34 inches, 70 – 100 pounds) and dogs.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). (2011, July 12). Service animals. Retrieved from http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
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
https://www.nsarco.com/faq.html
Guide Dogs• http://videos.disabled-world.com/video/200/raising-puppy-for-
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 http://www.iaadp.org/criteria.html
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 http://www.iaadp.org/criteria.html
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 http://www.iaadp.org/criteria.html
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 1990. Retrieved from http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-110hr3195pcs/pdf/BILLS-110hr3195pcs.pdf
Impact Of Service Dogs
• http://videos.disabled-world.com/video/160/service-dogs-in-training
Are their other types of service animals?
Policemcgruff.org/
Firemansparky.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• http://videos.disabled-world.com/video/249/assistance-dogs-for-
combat-veterans
More Service DogsQualify 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 FoundationDogtime. (2010, June 8). Top 10 service dogs. Retrieved from
http://dogtime.com/top-10-service-dogs.html
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
