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Jun 08, 2017, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by DodgersMom
Not my therapist, my actual DR is the one who told me. I don't see them anymore anyway since I switched insurance. I am obviously dumb and have a lot of reading to do.
None the less.... he is still allowed at my sessions anyway, my therapist allows me to bring my other dog too if I want and he is just my pet
Yes I went and read a bit, I am well aware that ESA are not part of the ADA.... I did find several sites saying to get a DR note that you are in need of a comfort animal for your mental health so idk, maybe thats how my other dr found it? Who knows... I don't use my dog as a service dog, he only goes to the 2 places that allow him that I mentioned, otherwise he just hangs with me at home to help me stay calm
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I'm glad he helps you. It sounds like from what you describe that you could potentially task train him and make him a service dog. But I don't know how he is in public. You aren't dumb; it's a mistake that many people make because a doctor's note is required, but doctor's are completely uneducated about the laws surrounding ESAs and SDs. And there is a lot of misinformation out there. The only reason you'd need the doctor's note is for no pets housing or to travel with your ESA on an airline. If you own your own home or don't ever fly, you literally would never need a note. In fact, even some employers will allow you the accommodation to bring your ESA to work if it's well behaved. You just have to ask. They can decline, but some have been known to say yes or at least give it a try.
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