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Lynn Houston

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****I HAVE NO MEDICAL TRAINING AND CANNOT ANSWER MEDICAL QUESTIONS****** I can answer most questions regarding service/assistance dogs. In this case, the definition of a service/assistance dog is a dog that has been specifically trained to mitigate a disability. I am well versed in the laws that govern them (ADA, ACAA, FHA and the Rehab Act). I have very little knowledge of "service dogs" trained for search and rescue or military/police dogs. NO MEDICAL QUESTIONS PLEASE, I HAVE NO VET/MEDICAL TRAINING.

Experience in the area

I have had a service dog since 1988. I do numerous presentations a year to schools, businesses, local clubs and other organizations regarding regarding SDs and through a small non profit I own, provide information and referral.

Education/Credentials

There is no formal training for service dog education. I have 20 yrs of hands on experience and a necessity to learn the laws that apply to myself and my service dog.

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stormie	10/26/09	10	8	10	9	thankyou
Kristie	07/29/09	10	10	10	10
jim	04/27/09	10	10	10	10	very informative
Yaqub	04/07/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you you have been very helpful
jerry	04/07/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Lynn Houston

2009-11-05 Chewing on the carpet:

Don't know for sure, but it could be teething. Make sure you have plenty of appropriate things for your dog to chew on. Try spraying bitter apple on the carpet where you dog is chewing and if you catch

2009-10-09 Therapy Dogs:

Contact either the Delta Society (deltasociety.org) or one of the TDIs (therapy dog inc or therapy dog international... google them for websites). They have evaluators in most cities that can evaluate

2009-10-06 Afraid Puppy:

Well, the easy answer is, DON'T TAKE HIM TO THE PARK. The much longer and slower answer is, you need to desensitize him. You also need help in the form of strangers. The only way to desensitize him

2009-08-22 my pitt bull just started using the bathroom in the house:

First thing to check with inappropriate elimination is medical. Have your dog checked by a vet to make sure she doesn't have an infection or any other problems. Then, clean the area completely with a

2009-08-21 dogs and cats:

Probably the best you can hope for is some desensitization, but I would never leave your dog and cats alone, unsupervised. It's sounds like your dog has a high prey drive and it is almost, if not totally

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