Service Animals
What two animals can be used as SERVICE ANIMALS?
DOG
MINIATURE HORSE
What kind of animal can be used as an emotional support animal?
a. dog
b. miniature horse
c. any animal with four legs
d. any animal
d. Any animal although most businesses are "cracking down" and only allowing domesticated animals
What kind of animal can be a therapy animal?
a. any animal
b. dogs and miniature horses
c. any breed of dog
d. any 4 legged animal with fur
A
True or Fasle:
It is safe to assume that you are able to bring your service animal with you to your job.
False - there needs to be forms filled out and approval beforehand.
True or False?
If a landlord has a "no pet" policy, that means that anyone regardless of disability status can not have animals.
False, there are accommodations that can be made by the ADA and the Fair Housing Act
What would be the benefit to a service miniature horse over a service dog?
Bigger
Live Longer
Feet if walking on pavement
How do you show proof of an emotional support animal?
a. they wear a vest
b. you carry certification from the trainer
c. You carry a letter from your doctor or therapist
d. you don't need proof
C
What are the job duties associated to therapy dogs? (list at least 3)
Volunteer at hospitals, nursing homes, schools, disaster areas, etc.
What would be an "undue hardship" that would prohibit the animal from coming to work?
If the animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others
If the animal is disruptive
Not properly controlled by owner
True or False
Therapy dogs are protected under the Fair Housing Act and ADA and are given the right to live in any residency.
False the FHA and ADA only protect Service animals and occasionally emotional support animals.
SERVICE ANIMALS USUALLY START TRAINING FOR THEIR JOB AT THIS AGE:
A. 2 YEARS
B. CAN START TRAINING AT ANY TIME
C. 6 MONTHS
D. 1 YEAR
D. 1 YEAR (you can start desensitizing your dog around 6 months, but they don't typically start the service training until their temperament is more known - 1 year)
What job duties are assigned to be an emotional support animal?
Their primary function is to provide support to their owner - they do not get any specific training for a task
True or False?
There is no specific training that a therapy dog must go through.
False - the dog must be able to pass the Good Citizen Test and be trained to obey the handler
Who's right, the employee or the employer?
An employee wants to bring his 10-WEEK-old puppy to work as his emotional support animal. He cannot provide any documentation whether he medically needs the animal in order to perform his job duties. The employee is not allowed to bring the dog to work.
The employer
What are the two questions that a landlord is allowed to ask regarding a service animal?
"Does the person have a disability?"
"Is there a disability related need for the animal?" (either emotional support or service)
List at least three duties that a service animal might be used for:
Directing a blind person
Alerting a deaf person
Seizure detection and protection
Anxiety or PTSD episode detection and protection
Detect low blood sugar in a person with diabetes
Medication reminders
Pulling wheelchairs
Opening doors
True or False?
Emotional Support Animals are able to fly on airplanes to assist their owners that are anxious about flying?
False! Some airlines will allow ESA to fly, but they have to have submitted an application 48 hours before the flight and have documentation from a licensed mental health professional stating that this person would not be able to fly without the animal.
What is the name of the test that a dog must pass in order to be qualified to become a therapy dog?
Good Citizen Test
Name 3 work environments that would not allow a service or emotional support animal to come for reasons based on safety the animal or others.
1. a factory or warehouse
2. a sterile environment
3. If a co-worker had a severe allergy or fear
What are the two factors that would cause a landlord to no longer allow the animal?
2. The animal causes physical damage to the property of others.
What are the two questions business owners are allowed to ask before allowing you and your service animal in?
1. Is this a service animal?
2. Does this animal perform a task that is directly linked to your disability?
True or False?
Under the ADA - business owners must allow emotional support animals inside?
False - there is no protection or rights for emotional support animals (except in Connecticut)
True or False?
Therapy dogs are allowed in any business as they are protected under the ADA.
False - there are no rights given to therapy dogs by the ADA. Business owners can choose to decide if they would let them in. Most times when you are taking your dog to perform a therapy session, you will have already confirmed with the owner/manager.
Who was right, the employee or the employer?
The employee brought their dog to work. It was a well-behaved emotional support dog. When the employee has to use the bathroom, she leaves it unattended and tied to the shelf. When alone, the dog barks and acts very anxious, which makes some customers nervous. The employer said that the dog could no longer come to work.
True or False:
It would be a REASONABLE accommodation for a landlord to remove any wildlife from within 100 feet of the property.
False