Let’s get straight to the point. Misuse of animal registries is a fact – nobody can or should deny it. Bogus theories made by the claimants are quite disturbing and should be reprimanded. In fact, there are several platforms where dog owners certainly “misused” the animal registry credentials for getting privileges. That’s wrong, completely wrong!

The definition of a “service animal” published in the register of US Deptt. Of Justice clearly states that “Service animals are the dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.” How hard is that to understand? Yet, people go on for the US animal registrylike they never cared for federal regulations at all.

Hidden complications of fake service dog tag

People do not realize that there several complications awaiting them after they avail that fake “service dog” vest for their canines. Read a few instances:

Subjected to insensitive remarks

People often come to service dog handlers and pose them the question “How did you register your service dog?”

Isn’t it insensitive? Why ask that? Such mindless acts can prove so hurtful to the disabled people and it shouldn’t happen. On the other hand, when able-bodied persons have fake service dog registry paraphernalia, they start discussing how did they get it and so on. It seems so rubbish and so illegal, that it needs to be trashed immediately.

Fake service dog status harms genuine service dog handlers

Indeed! It’s a true fact that can’t be denied at all. With so many “fake” cases in the US, people have that suspicious looks over the genuine service dog handlers as well. Of course, why would anyone believe when they learnt that so many people are faking it? There should be a revision of federal rules and regulations under which it should clarify the points clearly.

Untrained “service dogs” can prove a distraction

Reportedly, the dogs who have received the fake service dogs have proven to be a nuisance for the trained dogs, which doesn’t sound good. The authentic service dog community is professionally trained to handle the jobs that their owners can’t manage to do due to their disability. Moreover, the professional trained dogs maintain absolute discipline everywhere unlike the untrained ones.

Prone to identification

This one’s for fake dog owners – you’re prone to get identified if your dog doesn’t conduct itself “rightfully” in the environment. There are certain unacceptable behavior that a dog exhibits, which makes it easier to identify. Therefore, do not go beyond the federal laws.

Typically, it is tough to identify the dog from its shape, size and breed that if it is a service dog or not. But, it’s behavior would reveal the entire story.

Often, people confuse service dogs with therapy dogs, but both are different. There are no certain rules for therapy dog registration because they do not require any “service dog-type training” because they are needed in hospitals, schools and other spaces as therapy dogs, not the ones who would perform the task for his/her disabled owner.

About The Author:-

Dominic Libatique is an expert Dog Trainer and has written several pieces about dogs, their life and related topics. He often quotes the misuse of the US animal registry concept and demands clarity in information regarding the ADA rules. He strictly follows it – “if you’re a disabled person, then you should register your service dog and if you’re not, shut up!” and that’s it. Over the years, he found that numbers of therapy dog registrationare rising because of the hospital and school demands.