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    The handler must show proof of some kind of disability or...

    There should be a government regulated service dog registry

    First off, I will describe how such a system would work. *The handler must show proof of some kind of disability or substantial mental illness. *The dog must pass a *The handler must show proof of some kind of disability or substantial mental illness. *The dog must pass a basic public access test (High distraction environment, must show no aggression, be able to ignore food, people, other dogs, and remain in the handler's control) I am currently in the midst of training an autism assistance dog for myself, and having an official registry would make it less likely people would assume Asher a fake service dog, and would make it easier to spot and prosecute fake dogs and handlers.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/There-should-be-a-government-regulated-service-dog-registry/1/