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Emotional support dog bites people. Now all dogs in that apartment building must be muzzled.

Sam, an emotional support dog, is accused of aggressive behavior towards residents in a Manhattan apartment building. Owner Inna Fayenson relies on Sam for stress relief, but a lawsuit claims she neglected to prevent attacks.

Now management is requiring all dogs be muzzled in common areas. This situation raises questions about emotional support animals and owner responsibility, highlighting the need for clear guidelines and responsible ownership to ensure public safety and animal welfare.

Summarized from the New York Times – March 25, 2024

service dogs and muzzles

Muzzles?

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  • Can service dogs wear muzzles?

  • Reasons to muzzle your service dog in training

  • What are the best types of muzzles?

  • How to introduce the muzzle

  • Can a reactive dog become a service dog?

  • Training a reactive dog to overcome or ignore its triggers

Photo of Ziggy, an aussiedoodle, wearing a muddy muzzle at a Renaissance Festival so he won't eat turkey leg bones dropped by attendees at the fair

Ziggy wearing an old chewed up muzzle to a Renaissance Festival so he won’t eat turkey leg bones dropped by attendees

doggedly mission statement

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At Doggedly, our mission is to empower individuals to “unleash the service dog within” their canine companions, including rescue dogs and puppies.

We understand that many people do not have the financial resources to pay for already trained service dogs, or want to wait on lengthy waiting lists for free service dogs.

By offering comprehensive, easy-to-follow training guides, expert insights, and unbiased reviews, we strive to provide our community with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed decisions about their service dog training journey.

We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that encourages strong bonds between handlers and their service dogs, ultimately enhancing independence, improving the quality of life, and promoting the benefits of affordable, self-directed training.