A real service dog is task-trained for one disabled handler. Fake service dogs are pets in vests. Here are the behavioral and legal tells in 2026.
Real vs Fake Service Dogs: How to Tell the Difference (2026)
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Service Dog Tasks by Disability: 2026 Complete List
Service dog tasks vary by disability — mobility, medical alert, psychiatric, sensory. The 2026 complete list of trained tasks, by handler condition.
Do You Need a Public Access Test for Your Service Dog? (2026)
The Public Access Test is not federally required for service dogs. But the underlying behaviors are essential. Here’s what the PAT measures, and what really matters.