by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Jul 23, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal Letter
Service dogs in Colorado enjoy some of the most comprehensive protections in the nation due to a combination of both state-level laws and the federal ADA. This guide will accurately lay out everything that the law requires as far as your rights as a service dog...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Jul 22, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal Letter
While the phrase “psychiatric service dog” is widely bandied about on the Internet, it is really a very narrow classification of an assistance animal. The PSD is not simply an emotional support animal; it is a service animal whose training allows it to...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Jul 22, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal Letter
Having your dog come along while you run errands seems like it would be easy enough, but not all stores have clear policies on the matter. Some stores are happy to have your furry friend join you, others that will allow it only if it’s okay with the manager of...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Jul 21, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal Letter
The phrase “companion dog certification” is often seen on the Internet, but there is no such thing in the real legal practice. What the majority of people call this is an emotional support animal (ESA), except for those dogs that are trained to assist a disabled...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Jul 21, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal Letter
“Service dog ADA registration” is what most people use in their Google search. However, such an idea is misleading since there is no such thing as “registration.” The ADA does not have a database where registered service dogs are listed....
