Each state across the U.S. has different laws regarding emotional support animals since ESAs aren’t federally covered under the American Disability Act (ADA), contrary to what many people may believe. In this article, we will cover how to get an ESA letter in Wisconsin and which laws your emotional support animal is protected under. What…
While emotional support animals are not federally covered under the American Disability Act (ADA), that doesn’t mean that ESAs or their owners aren’t protected at all. Each state in the United States is allowed to have its own set of rules regarding emotional support animals. In this article, we will cover how to get an…
What Is an Emotional Support Animal? An emotion support animal is any animal that provides comfort and companionship to an individual with a mental health issue or emotional disability. Emotional support dogs are the most common ESAs, but any animal can be an ESA. Emotional support animals do not need any individualized training – they…
We love our pets! At DogCentral, we obviously love dogs, and we also recognize that other pets are important and can have a major impact on our lives. Some of us already have pets, while others may not have one quite yet and are looking forward to getting one in the future. In any case,…
Many of us have wondered now and again “Why does my dog keep barking or running around in circles?” Although a dog running around in circles and chasing his tail may look funny, the cause can actually be very serious. Just like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in humans, dogs can be diagnosed with an emotional disorder…
In this day and age, emotional support animals have become more important than ever. When you have an emotional support animal, you not only have a companion for life, but you never have to worry about being separated from your furry friend. Unlike standard animal companions, ESAs are granted privileges under the Fair Housing Act…
For many individuals with a mental or emotional disability, an emotional support animal (ESA) can be life-changing. Emotional support animals can provide affection, comfort, and companionship for individuals who suffer from illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. To legally acquire and own an emotional support dog, handlers only need to obtain one…
The American Kennel Club recognizes 190 dog breeds, but there are only 42 recognized cat breeds in the United States, according to the Cat Fanciers’ Association. And while dogs come in all shapes and sizes, cats are, essentially, cats. The reason for this disparity? Over thousands of years, dogs have been selectively bred to produce…
The black-tailed prairie dogs at the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, have no problem with public displays of affection. In fact, the larger the crowd gathered around their enclosure, the less inhibited they get — kissing, cuddling, and touching like love-crazy teenagers. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis documenting the behavior of…
You may think your pup is just so doggone cute when he tilts his head to one side, hanging on your every word. But is he listening intently, or is it something else? Animal behavior experts say that dogs are good at responding to body language and vocal cues, and that it’s possible that they…