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mandana-the-service-pup · 10 months

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Hey guys, GATA mask is having a sale! #notsponsored

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All masks are $10 and come with 10 disposable filters. This is the mask I have used exclusively for the past few years. It’s super comfortable silicone you can hand wash, boil or put in the dishwasher and then change the disposable filter as often as you feel comfortable. The bridge of the nose keeps your glasses from fogging up and it’s pretty comfortable. It comes in several colors and two sizes plus a child’s size (I wear an adult small).

Here are the downsides to this mask that I can think of:

- Changing the filter can be a little tricky and requires fine motor skills. If you have trouble with fine hand work it might not be possible to change the filter yourself and ensure it’s properly fitted.

- It can collect a lot of condensation inside if you are wearing it for hours or in really hot/humid environments. It’s not a problem for me (quick trips and appointments) but its not practical for Hubbins who works hard all day.

- Depending on your nose shape/size the tip of it might press against the plastic insert which holds the disposable filter in place. Its not uncomfortable for me but I’ve seen people just cut a piece out of the plastic insert and they feel better.

I love this mask. I keep one clipped onto my doggy bag at all times and I highly recommend the brand name version when they are on sale like this!

#gata mask #gatamask #wear a mask #chronic illness community #disabled community #service dog community #disability awareness #accessibility matters

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jewelspup · 7 days

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Say that you were considering getting an apricot poodle and I wanted to show you mine! They both ended up way lighter than their puppy coat lol

AWWWWW!!! I love them both🥺😭 I can't wait to get an apricot poodle! They just have such a special vibe to them, and I really love the look. Plus, it'll be so easy to professionally dye their hair once they lighten up (so they don't get stolen)🐩

#service dog community #service dog #cripplepunk #actually disabled #disabled and cute #standard poodle #apricot poodle #ask #asks

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hashtag-xolo · 1 year

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Got someone to take a nice photo of me and Tzapo while we were hanging out at a nearby lake. He's such a good boy who ignores all the geese and water birds there.

#dogblr #tzapo #xoloitzcuintli #xolodog #xoloitzcuintle #mexican hairless dog #out of vest but still #service dog #service dog community

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gunnerstravels · 2 years

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#service dog #service dog in training #service dog community #vacation #cute #camping

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pixierainbows · 6 months

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Pixie bad thing have at specialized programs . New person, speaking person, scare Pixie . Pixie keep back away but person keep coming close close close try talk at But Pixie not understand person all words just loud terrible noise .

when Pixie very too upset Not can even remember have AAC device . Could not use AAC device at all .

Specialized programs staff know how help Keep Pixie safe . know what distressed Pixie look like . make person stop , stay away .

is good example how being nonverbal not not not *just* can not Mouth-talk . best AAC device most perfect for pixie still not make Pixie able communicate Enough to be safe .

Pixie happy have Sunshine Service Dog help Pixie . but . that too . Pixie need help . Staff tell Pixie get Sunshine .

#actually nonverbal #full time aac user #nonverbal #nonverbal communication #actually disabled #actually autistic #service dog

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cheytheratking1 · 7 months

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Dutch is 10 weeks old today :) one day he'll be able to fit into his vest

#red dead redemption 2 #red dead redemption community #dutch van der linde #labrador retriever #servicedog #showdog #rdr2 #dogs #red dead redemption fanart #dog training #service dog in training #medical alert dog

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ang3lspace · 7 months

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could you bake a green and pink moodboard for a little boy (3-4) with service dog gear and fidgets? if that’s too specific i understand!!

One green and pink moodboards with service dog gear and fidgets coming right up! For @jellystarjam

I hope it's good! I couldn't find any service dog gifs that weren't people in crisis but!!!! Erm if it's bad blame it on that it's my first one back heh

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#age regression #age regressor #agere community #agere #safe agere #sfw agere #agere blog #babyre #sfw toddlerre #toddler regression #agere moodboard #age regression moodboard #fidget toys #pink #green #service dog moodboard

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eeveeas123 · 1 month

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Some people might ask me if my autism service dog (Eevee) has alerted to other people either at home or in public. The answer is yes, though she’s focused on me, there’s the odd time where a kid starts crying or someone else is showing more obvious anxiety signs. I do tell her to “leave it” in public (And like a proper service dog, she does!) but at home, she tries the same strategies she uses on my anxiety, on the person (Licking, snuggling, etc.). Eevee is really sweet! Actually some time ago, she turned her head to a child who started crying, then she looked at me as if she was trying to ask me “What do I do? Do you want me to help them?” She stayed in place and left the kid because I told her to

Dogs are outstanding for the many roles they take on and we should always love them for that!🐾❤️

#eeveeas123 #autism #service dog #autism service dog #dogs #asd #autistic community #autistic women #adults with autism #autism spectrum disorder #autistic

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rwuffles · 2 months

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☕️ ❛ service dog！ ⚣

pt: service dog. end pt.

︵︵﹒definition ｜ a flag for those who are service dogs in any way! 'dog' can be replaced by 'pup' , 'mutt' , etc. inspired by the anxious dog flag!

pt: definition, a flag for those who are service dogs in any way! 'dog' can be replaced by 'pup', 'mutt', etc. inspired by the anxious dog flag(link). end pt.

☕️ ❛ tags！ ⚣ none!

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archerjay2019 · 1 year

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Trying to get an assistance dog funded, been trying for a while and put it aside for a bit, trying again and hoping maybe I can have a dog in training in the new year.

#fundraiser #go fund me #assistance dog #service dog #actually autistic #adult autistic #deaf community #deaf #donate #fundraising #fundrasier #donations

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mandana-the-service-pup · 2 years

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In the United States, September is National Service Dog Month!

Here are some tips for anyone thinking about getting a service dog:

❤️ Most medical alerts are trained with scent detection. Blood glucose, heart rate, blood pressure, seizure, migraine, panic attack, food/environmental allergens, etc. We don’t know all of the chemicals dogs can detect, so if you are disabled and think a medical alert service dog could help you then it might be worth pursuing. (Debby Kay’s books/programs are a great place to start with scent training!)

❤️ Owner-training with positive reinforcement is totally doable! (I highly recommend the online service dog academy My Service Dog & Me LLC with Kate Olson!)

❤️ Raising and training a service dog in an apartment is doable! (I just posted about how to communicate with landlords about service dogs so definitely check that out if it applies to you!)

❤️ Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Poodles (of any size) and Smoothie Collies are called the “Fab Four” because their breed standards really jive well with service dog life. Any breed can be a service dog but not every dog can be. There’s nothing “basic” about choosing a Fab Four breed and off-breed dogs are just as valid. There are no guarantees in service dog training, so stack the odds in your favor by choosing a responsible breeder (I haven’t posted about this topic yet but there’s plenty of information about what makes a responsible breeder in the show, sport or service dog communities online)

❤️ By the legal definition, you have to be disabled to have a service dog. That doesn’t mean it has to be the last thing you try. If you think a service dog could help you then please reach out to me and others in the service dog community. We can help answer questions and get you pointed in the right direction. Good Luck!

Every team is different. Disabilities change. Training isn’t linear.

Here is what a typical morning looks like with my service dog at this point in our life.

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jewelspup · 10 days

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I just found the perfect puppy for me, and it's taking EVERYTHING in me not to get him because it's not time to get one yet! I want to move in with my boyfriend at his current place so we can save gas money that we'll use for renting a house (or something similar) with a private yard instead. For this dog, we're going to PROVIDE!

The puppy I'm looking at is an apricot standard poodle who looks like the sweetest boy I've ever seen, and I want to name him Clementine or Latte🥺🐶🥰

#disabled couple #service dog community #service dog #cripplepunk #actually disabled #disabled and cute #standard poodle #apricot poodle

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hashtag-xolo · 2 years

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PSA: Faking Service Animals Has Lead to Medical and Psychiatric Providers Refusing to Accept Patients With Service Animals

I know a lot of people really don't see the harm in someone taking their pet into non pet friendly locations, especially if they tack a service dog patch onto the harness. The damages caused by these untrained dogs is numerous and a lot of people have discussed issues such as cleanliness/health dangers, (pets sniffling and licking food in grocery stores), property damage (pets urinating or defecating in stores, chewing on things out of fear) fear aggression from untrained animals leading to injuries of humans and legitimate service animals.

These damages and concerns impact housing for individuals with service animals and access into public places. It also impacts our ability to get treatment.

Let that sink in: even with telehealth appointments, medical professionals will try to avoid seeing patients with service animals simply to avoid the risk that they will be held liable if that service animal, even one they did not recommend, winds up being a fake. Even if the service animal has no bearing on the appointment. Even if it is illegal to discriminate. Because of fear of being held legally accountable for someone taking their pet where it doesn't belong.

Yes, this is illegal and an issue of poor education within the professional fields leading to discrimination. But it is being fueled by the problems caused by people faking a service animal, which is a federal offense (and often a state offense) for reasons like this. Your actions don't exist in a vacuum. The damages your pet caused make the simple act of getting a telehealth appointment a freaking pain just because someone is scared of being held legally accountable for a pet's actions.

Sincerely, someone who has been calling all morning just to get a telehealth appointment to get my medication bridged because people are too scared to see a patient with a service animal that has nothing to do with the conversation I'd have with the clinician anyways.

#fine to reblog #sorry if this isnt coherent im juat #so fucking done right now with this nonsense #it shouldn't be this hard #im not even going in person jfc #service dog #service dog community #discrimination #ableism #accessibility issues

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gunnerstravels · 2 years

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Nothing better than being prepared

#service dog #service dog in training #service dog community

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hall0weent0wn · 5 months

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Sorry i haven't been on, ive been getting ready with... MY NEW PUPPY!

Meet Zora!