# How to tell if a service dog is fake and why fake Service Dogs harm those with disabilities and are illegal in many places

An episode of [A Good Dog's Guide to Obedience](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1781338462), 8 Oct 2024, 4:28.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/fb98d4f0/podcast/play/92724030/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-8%2F387712289-44100-2-d2ec2db89b0db.m4a

Service dogs go through extensive training to perform their roles, but there is no such thing as service dog registration, nor is there an official database of service animals. Unfortunately, fake service dog registries do exist and many pet owners fall victim to the scam, believing they can certify their pet as a service animal to skirt the rules.

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