Service animal access consultants and educators answer the most frequently asked questions about service animals and service dogs in their community. They can facilitate educational programs in businesses and other sites that need to know about service animal and service dog issues. Service animal access consultants and educators are independent contractors and should be contacted directly for fee rates and other information.
Select the state to see the listings for that state (not all states are represented):
Note:
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omission imply disapproval. Please see
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Alabama
Michael and Ogilvie Lingenfelter
Address: 2607 Quarter Lane; Hampton Cove, AL 35763.
Services: Advocate: Educating people, business, law enforcement, medical professionals, and communities about the growing number of disabilities, both visible and non-visible which service animals are being trained to assist their human partners. To further the understanding of the ADA and the rights provided to the disabled American under this act. Fee charged dependent on circumstances.
California
Service and Therapy Dog Consultant, a division of Train Rite
Contact: Carol F. King or Train Rite.
Address: 110 Cooperwood Way, Suite C; Oceanside, CA 92054.
Services: Help with access issues for service dog uses, public/business education, assistance developing service dog policies in the San Joaquin Valley area.
Services: Joanne Stacher is a Service Animal Access Specialist. She specializes in helping people with disabilities evaluate the proper course of action to train their own service animal or apply for a trained service dog through one of the service dog training organizations in their area. As a handler with a disability Mrs. Stacher is committed to assisting people with information regarding service animal access in public places, transportation and the work place. She also helps individuals with ADA guidelines governing these issues. Please feel contact her by e-mail, or by US postal service, and she will respond promptly to your inquiry.
Services: Help with access issues, public educational workshops, civic group presentation, help with service dog policies.
Walking Wolf's Dog Training
Contact: Deborah VanGelder.
Address: 116 Dolores Court; Redlands, CA 92374.
Phone: 909-794-3010.
Services: Promote public awareness and education to animal shelters, corporations, medical facilities, organizations, schools, and small businesses. Provide (by request) Delta Society's Service Dogs Welcome™ packets. Present to anyone who is interested in learning more about service animals and the many benefits they provide to the handler.
Services: Offer an informative workshop on rights of persons with disabilities and their service animals. Will provide answers to questions and concerns of employers, agencies, and any public institution needing to enhance their understanding of the rights of persons with disabilities and their service animals. Fee for service.
Illinois
Janet Holecek
Address: 10 South 370 Madison Street; Hinsdale, IL 60521.
Services: Available for speaking to businesses, hospitals, government agencies, schools and other community organizations about service animals and their access.(Fees from N/C to what is necessary to cover out-of-pocket expenses).
Services: Providing information regarding service dogs and service dog access is a pivotal aspect of our signature presentation designed by the WM. Snyder FD. for Animals in our humane education program. Enabling the public to understand, appreciate, and be in compliance with so many animal issues is a daunting task and it would not be complete without the inclusion of information related to service dogs and the public access to which they are entitled.
Services: Provides assistance/consultation about public access issues to individuals and their service animals. Educates businesses and the public about service animals, the state laws, and the ADA, using Service Dogs Welcome!™ video and question/answer session.
Minnesota
Service Animal Alliance
Contact: Gina Newby.
Address: 7216 72nd Lane North; Brooklyn Park, MN 55428.
Services: Service Dogs Today, Inc. provides development of educational programs, information, and resources about service dogs and service animal access according to Federal law. We present 3 programs for state agencies, schools, businesses, organizations, and national and local conferences. We do not train service animals.
New Jersey
Canine and Abled
Contact: Kimberly Carnevale.
Address: 101A Hastings Way; Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.
Services: Advocate for persons with disabilities and the use of service animals. Knowledgeable of federal & state laws regarding service animal access in public and private sectors, work sites, housing and travel. Offer a variety of local, state, and national workshops to educate community members & professionals about service animals & the use of animals as therapeutic agents. Potential CEU’s for healthcare providers. Demonstrations by dogs trained for service are available. Variable fees for service..
Services: Private consultations and presentations for businesses that are looking to educate themselves and their employees on the legal rights of people with service animals. Protecting themselves from legal action as a result. Larger presentations held for groups of local businesses, as well.
Services: Providing service animal access rights to businesses of public access, particularly retail businesses and restaurants. Information on obtaining a service dog and/or training your own.
Oregon
Claddagh Consulting
Contact: Kelly O'Neill.
Address: 9313 NE 155th Circle; Battle Ground, WA 98604.
Services: Educational presentations on service animals and their access rights, and assistance to organizations wishing to start their own awareness program. Serving Portland, Oregon and Southwest Washington. Fee for service.
Texas
Canine Specialty Training, L.L.C.
Contact: Susan Bass.
Address: 855 CR 664; Devine, TX (San Antonio metro area).
Services:Advocate and consultant for Service dog Access issues: Educating people, business, law enforcement, medical professionals, and communities about the constantly growing number of disabilities, both visible and non-visible to which service animals are being used and trained to assist their human partners. To further the understanding of the ADA and the rights provided to the Disabled Americans under this act, as well as other federal, state and local laws. Fee for service charged. Rates dependent on circumstances for disabled clients. All other $35.00 per hour plus expenses. Will service all USA.
Washington
Jeanne T. Hampl, RN
Address: 7898 Greyhawk Ave.; Gig Harbor, WA 98335.
Services: Will provide educational seminars on service animals and the access rights of persons with a disability accompanied by a service animal. Fee for service.
Services: Service Dog Access Consulting is dedicated to providing information, training and consulting services to businesses on service animal access issues as covered under the ADA and related laws. We provide instruction on customer service and risk management, and assist with policy and training material development. Probable fee for service.
Services: Offer informative presentations on what service animals are and legal rights. Service Animal Access Specialist accompanied by an active service dog team at most presentations. Fee for service.
Linda Bobot
Contact: Linda Bobot.
Address: 1919 W. Henry Avenue; Milwaukee, WI 53221.
Services: Provide information regarding service animals in public. Describe the rights of individuals with service dogs and appropriate behavior when encountering an individual/service dog team. Fee charged for service.
Services: Service dog trainer. Active in promoting service dogs so people can have more freedom and independence. Believe in educating the public on service dogs and proper etiquette. Fee for service.
