{"id":2085,"date":"2019-01-31T16:04:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-31T16:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/?p=2085"},"modified":"2026-07-21T13:38:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:38:57","slug":"so-registrieren-sie-ihren-hund-als-therapiehund-oder-diensttier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/de\/how-to-register-your-dog-as-a-therapy-dog-or-service-animal\/","title":{"rendered":"So registrieren Sie Ihren Hund als Therapiehund oder Begleittier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00f6chten Sie, dass Ihr Haustier in den USA ein Dienst- oder Therapietier wird? Dieser Blog hilft Ihnen, die Bed\u00fcrfnisse, Schulungen und Anforderungen zu verstehen.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-100-720x405.jpg\" alt=\"So registrieren Sie Ihren Hund als Therapiehund oder Begleittier\" class=\"wp-image-2087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-100-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-100-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-100-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-100-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-100-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-100-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-100.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Inhaltsverzeichnis<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#helping-your-pet-become-a-therapy-or-service-animal\">Helfen Sie Ihrem Haustier, ein Therapie- oder Servicetier zu werden<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-difference-between-service-animals-and-therapy-and-emotional-support-animals\">Der Unterschied zwischen Assistenztieren und Tieren zur Therapie und emotionalen Unterst\u00fctzung<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#training-amp-registering-your-service-or-support-animal\">Schulung und Registrierung Ihres Dienst- oder Unterst\u00fctzungstiers<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-next\">Was als n\u00e4chstes?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">H\u00e4ufig gestellte Fragen<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"helping-your-pet-become-a-therapy-or-service-animal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helfen Sie Ihrem Haustier, ein Therapie- oder Servicetier zu werden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of us have been spending more time at home due to the coronavirus, COVID-19, and Stay-at-Home orders in many states. Even though our fur babies don\u2019t understand why, they are delighted that we can spend more time with them, get more exercise together and perhaps spend more time on the couch together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever been curious, now could be the perfect time to learn more about what it takes for your pet become a therapy or service animal. I&#8217;ve put together this list of information, links and resources to help you investigate whether certifying your pet as a service or therapy animal is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Themen sind komplex und kontrovers. Zum einen gibt es sie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/resources\/service-animals-2010-requirements\/#:~:text=A%20service%20animal%20must%20be,safe%2C%20effective%20performance%20of%20tasks.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Es gibt Richtlinien und Gesetze in Bezug auf Servicetiere<\/a>. Some are suggested best practices while others are punishable under the law if you don\u2019t follow them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also several groups that regulate or have a vested interest. The American\u2019s with Disabilities Act (ADA) represents the people who really need these animals and so they are active in ensuring the rights of disabled people to own and use them. But businesses are often frustrated and confused about the laws. Do they have to let any dog (or cat or lizard) in as an emotional support animal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Das US-Justizministerium hat Richtlinien f\u00fcr Servicetiere herausgegeben und zur\u00fcckgerufen. Jeder Staat erl\u00e4sst auch seine eigenen Gesetze zu Servicetieren. Je nach Wohnort kann es klebrig werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unabh\u00e4ngig davon, wo Sie leben, ist es wahrscheinlich am besten, mit einer Agentur oder einem Ortsverband in Ihrem Heimatstaat zusammenzuarbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass Sie \u00fcber die aktuellsten und relevantesten Informationen verf\u00fcgen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mehr dazu weiter unten. Aber was ist zun\u00e4chst der Unterschied zwischen einem Servicetier (im Sinne des Gesetzes) und einem Tier zur emotionalen Unterst\u00fctzung oder Therapie?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000313.025-720x405.jpg\" alt=\"So registrieren Sie Ihren Hund als Therapiehund oder Begleittier\" class=\"wp-image-2088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000313.025-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000313.025-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000313.025-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000313.025-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000313.025-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000313.025-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000313.025.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-difference-between-service-animals-and-therapy-and-emotional-support-animals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Der Unterschied zwischen Assistenztieren und Tieren zur Therapie und emotionalen Unterst\u00fctzung<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As described by the Washington State Service Dog Association (WSSDA), service animals are used in many different ways by people with a variety of disabilities. Service animals may lead blind people or serve as the ears of a deaf person. They may carry and pick up items, be used for balance, and provide warnings of impending seizures or low blood sugar. Service animals may allow people with anxiety disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or other emotional illnesses to function in society, by alerting their handlers to avoid anxiety triggers, by recognizing and blocking behaviors, or by stimulating the person to \u201csnap back\u201d to a conscious state. Service animals can remind handlers that it is time to take medication and can summon help in the case of fainting or a seizure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual\u2019s disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, the human must have a diagnosed disability for their animal to qualify as a service animal. So while some animals provide emotional support for anxiety or PTSD for example, they do not become a service animal until the human is diagnosed with a disability. So unless you have a disability, or you are training your animal to be given away or sold to someone with a disability, your pet is not a \u201cservice animal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Art und Weise, wie Menschen mit Behinderungen Assistenztiere nutzen, w\u00e4chst und entwickelt sich weiter. Derzeit gelten in einigen Staaten nur Hunde und Miniaturpferde als Diensttiere. Viele Organisationen raten von der Verwendung von Primaten, Wildtieren und exotischen Tieren als Nutztiere ab oder verbieten sie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obwohl sie eine sehr wichtige Funktion erf\u00fcllen, sind Nicht-Service-Tiere, zu denen Tiere zur emotionalen Unterst\u00fctzung, Trosttiere und Therapietiere geh\u00f6ren, nach den Gesetzen einiger Bundesstaaten technisch gesehen keine Service-Tiere. Auch andere Tierarten, ob wild oder domestiziert, dressiert oder undressiert, gelten nicht als Diensttiere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Der entscheidende Unterschied liegt auch im Training. Der Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) erlaubt dem Halter eines Begleithundes, mit diesem Hund \u00f6ffentliche R\u00e4ume zu betreten. Beispielsweise sieht das Gesetz des US-Bundesstaates Washington nicht vor, dass ein Diensthund zertifiziert, registriert oder anderweitig als solcher gekennzeichnet sein muss. Nach den Gesetzen des US-Bundesstaates Washington ist es jedoch erforderlich, dass ein Diensthund f\u00fcr diese Arbeit entsprechend ausgebildet ist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the ADA, a handler simply needs to state that the dog is a service animal, and access should be granted. Many handlers prefer the convenience of having a dog registered\u2013an identification tag, vest or cape is often provided to show the dog is a registered service animal. This can save the handler from having to disclose details of their disability. It does not matter if a person has a note from a doctor that states that the person has a disability and needs to have the animal for emotional support. A doctor\u2019s letter does not turn an animal into a service animal. Training does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daher kann jedes Tier von jedem als emotionales Unterst\u00fctzungs- oder Therapietier bezeichnet werden. Laut Gesetz m\u00fcssen Restaurants, Unternehmen und \u00f6ffentliche Geb\u00e4ude jedoch nicht zulassen, dass eine Person ein Begleittier in den \u00f6ffentlichen Raum mitnimmt. Nur ausgebildete Assistenztiere sind durch dieses Gesetz gesch\u00fctzt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s an important distinction because the law protects people who need a service animal as an accommodation for their disability, while the law does not protect emotional or therapy animal accommodations. You need to understand the difference. As of January 1, 2019, police can fine a person up to $500 for misrepresenting their emotional support or therapy animal as a service animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if you\u2019d like your pet to become an emotional support animal, therapy animal or comfort animal, no training or registration is required by law. However, we highly recommend you use positive reinforcement training with help from online resources or with a professional. If you\u2019d like to give your pet the job of cheering people up in a nursing home, airport or other public space someday, you want your pet to be a \u2018good citizen\u2019 and behave well with others. Many of those private and public places only allow service animals so its important to understand and communicate clearly before bringing your animal with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"training-amp-registering-your-service-or-support-animal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schulung und Registrierung Ihres Dienst- oder Unterst\u00fctzungstiers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Der erste Schritt besteht darin, eine geeignete Schulungsquelle zu finden. Sofern Sie kein professioneller Hundetrainer sind, sollten Sie dar\u00fcber nachdenken, mit einem solchen zusammenzuarbeiten. Konsultieren Sie das Verzeichnis von Service-Therapie-Tierorganisationen wie der <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccpdt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zertifizierungsrat f\u00fcr professionelle Hundetrainer<\/a> um einen zertifizierten professionellen Hundetrainer in Ihrer N\u00e4he zu finden. Viele stellen Ihnen ein Abschlusszertifikat aus, wenn Ihr Hund ein angemessenes Ausbildungsniveau erreicht hat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zum Beispiel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embarkingdogs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bellingham\u2019s Embarking Dogs awards a Canine Good Citizen<\/a> Zertifizierung nach Abschluss von f\u00fcnf Stufen des Gehorsamkeitstrainings f\u00fcr Welpen oder eines bestimmten F\u00e4higkeitsniveaus f\u00fcr \u00e4ltere Hunde. Diese Zertifizierung w\u00fcrde Ihnen das Vertrauen geben, Ihren Hund als Therapiehund in einem Pflegeheim anzubieten, aber er gilt laut Gesetz immer noch nicht als Diensttier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to pursue true service animal status, perhaps the best approach is to choose a registry that can recommend a professional trainer and give you step by step guidance on how to achieve it. Registries include Service Animal Registry of America, the National Service Animal Registry and the United States Service Dog Registry. Some registries are free while others charge a fee. Each can walk you through the steps required to become registered. It is not a quick process, but now is an excellent time to invest in the process so you\u2019ll be ready when public spaces open again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you aren\u2019t training the dog to be given away or sold to a person with a disability, and instead you would just like to give your pet the job of bringing emotional joy to others, then you might check out organizations like Pet Partners. Nonprofit organizations like this one have Therapy Animal Programs that train and organize handlers and their animals. Each program has program requirements that you can work toward now from home. These requirements include things like adequate house training, minimum age and length of ownership to ensure the safety of those in the public. Many offer a free webinar that can be completed at home as a first step. You can even search by zip code to see if there are other volunteers in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000341.974-720x405.jpg\" alt=\"So registrieren Sie Ihren Hund als Therapiehund oder Begleittier\" class=\"wp-image-2089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000341.974-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000341.974-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000341.974-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000341.974-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000341.974-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000341.974-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-2023-02-01T000341.974.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-next\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Was als n\u00e4chstes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have some information, your pet has achieved an adequate level of obedience and you\u2019re sure you\u2019d like to make it official, you\u2019re ready for the next steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abh\u00e4ngig von der Organisation, f\u00fcr die Sie sich entscheiden, m\u00fcssen Sie wahrscheinlich eine Reihe von Schritten ausf\u00fchren, darunter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Teilnahme an einem Hundef\u00fchrerkurs.<\/strong> Luckily, some offer online courses that could be completed now while we\u2019re staying at home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tiergesundheitsscreening. <\/strong>You\u2019ll need to demonstrate that your pet has all required vaccinations through a medical screening that is signed by your veterinarian.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bestehen Sie eine Bewertung. <\/strong>Most organizations require that you meet with an evaluator in person, often a volunteer in your area. The evaluator will take your pet through a simulated visit to ensure you\u2019re both ready for a nursing home or school. There may or may not be a fee, depending on the organization. This step might need to wait until Stay-At-Home orders have been lifted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>F\u00fcllen Sie einen Antrag aus.<\/strong> This step helps you become officially registered and often requires a background check of the human. Fees vary. Once complete, you\u2019ll likely receive a certificate that can be presented to managers as proof that you\u2019re ready. You\u2019ll also likely get tags or a vest that will help identify your pet as a therapy animal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to understand that in many states, that the handler of a service or therapy dog is responsible for the animal\u2019s behavior and care while in any public place or private business. Additionally, a service (or therapy) animal can be refused entry to a state business or building if the dog initiates unwanted contact with members of the public. For example, a dog who jumps up on other people while working can be excluded from that space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So even if you\u2019re excited, take your time in each step of the process to be sure you and your animal are ready. But once you get there, you and your animal will have the chance to bring smiles and perhaps assistance to others. That truly is a wonderful thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wir w\u00fcnschen Ihnen auf dieser Reise viel Gl\u00fcck und eine tiefere Bindung zu Ihrem Haustier. Bleiben Sie sicher und gesund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">H\u00e4ufig gestellte Fragen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1691507452152\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What&#8217;s the difference between emotional support dog and a service dog?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Emotional support dogs provide emotional comfort and companionship to individuals with mental health conditions, primarily in housing settings. Service dogs, on the other hand, are trained to perform specific tasks to assist individuals with disabilities and have extensive legal rights to access public spaces.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1691507507500\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can you tell if it&#8217;s a real service dog?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are people who may attempt to pass off their pets as service dogs for various reasons. It&#8217;s important to focus on the behavior and training of the dog rather than making assumptions based solely on appearance.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>M\u00f6chten Sie, dass Ihr Haustier in den USA ein Dienst- oder Therapietier wird? Dieser Blog hilft Ihnen, die Bed\u00fcrfnisse, Schulungen und Anforderungen zu verstehen. Helfen Sie Ihrem Haustier, ein Therapie- oder Servicetier zu werden. 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