When you hear the words "service dog," most people think of a guide dog for the visually impaired or a dog that performs tasks for someone who is paralyzed. However, service dogs can also serve those with invisible needs, which causes a lot of confusion for the public and businesses. In this episode, host Amy Castro talks with two disability experts, Elisa Hayes and Donna Mack, about what constitutes a service dog according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the governing body that defines "service dog" and what allowances and accommodations must be provided for those who have them. They also discuss:- What doesn't constitute a service dog, including emotional support animals-What businesses and their employees can and cannot ask a person when they bring a service animal into their business- Requirements of service dog handlers-Myths about service dog requirements for handlers (hint: dogs DON'T have to wear an identifying harness and handlers DON'T have to carry an ID card!) - How the public can tell if a service dog is a true service dog- How scammers claiming their pets are service animals when they're not, hurt people with true disabilities- And more!Shoutouts in this episode:NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION: https://www.nsaspeaker org #petadoption #adoptdontshop #dogbreeder #pets #petstagram #petsofinstagram #petsagram #instapets #petshop #pets_of_instagram #cutepets #petscorner #petsofig #picpets #worldofcutepets #pets_perfection #lovepets #exoticpets #petsofinsta #petsgram #delight_pets #friendlypets #showcasing_pets #inspiredbypets #pets_of_our_world #rescuepetsofinstagram #mypets #petsarefamily s #petslover #petnutrition #podcast #petpodcaster #petcare #petfriendly #petlovers #petwellness #servicedog #fakeservicedog #serviceanimal #emotionalsupportanimalCONTACT STARLIGHT PET TALK!Email us at: Amy@StarlightPetTalk.comFollow us on Facebook!Thanks for listening, and hug your pets for us!