SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Fake service dog certifications are increasing and it’s starting to cause problems. More and more dogs are being called service dogs, but not all are being trained properly ...

Fake service dogs are essentially untrained pets wearing vests or tags purchased online so Fido can tag along, ... such programs typically provide a vest for the dog and a certificate for the owner.

However, service dogs aren't required to complete a specific, national certification, according to the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division.People with disabilities have the right under ...

Fake service dogs are essentially untrained pets wearing vests or tags purchased online so Fido can tag along, ... such programs typically provide a vest for the dog and a certificate for the owner.

Service dogs aren't required to complete a specific, national certification, according to the DOJ, and people with disabilities do not have to use a professional service dog training program but ...

But fake service dogs, advocates say, are taking a bite out of real service dogs’ credibility, exacerbating the challenges that people with disabilities who rely on service animals already face.

Service dogs are extraordinary animals that undergo intensive training lasting between six and 24 months to master specific skills that enable individuals with disabilities to live more independently.

But fake service dogs, advocates say, are taking a bite out of real service dogs’ credibility, exacerbating the challenges that people with disabilities who rely on service animals already face.

While Austin is a dog friendly city, man’s best friend isn’t allowed everywhere. But some people are taking advantage of the system and claiming pets as service dogs.

Task-trained service dogs serve a vital role, from alerting owners to life-threatening allergens or imminent seizures to helping calm someone with an anxiety disorder. Service dogs are working ...

Service dog handlers are not required to carry or present documentation proving their animal's status, nor can businesses or other entities demand certification, identification or proof of ...