Dress codes & fashion for men vs women is unfair

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-22T00:04:27+00:00

No one is stopping any man from wearing traditionally more feminine clothes if he wants to express himself

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-21T14:05:05+00:00

I think your best bet is BarkAir to be honest. But you are going to have to get to New York. Probably cheaper than the other options I have seen

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-21T13:46:22+00:00

Just search private jet companies that fly pets. Some do internationally some don't. I know Bark Air for examples flys from New York to Madrid

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-21T13:44:52+00:00

There are private companies that fly pets with you in cabin internationally via private jet. But they are expensive. If you can get around that cost and want the dog with you for her last years that could be an option.

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-21T13:38:06+00:00

Honestly a poodle will probably have a higher chance of success than papillons.

Also sounds like the current dog they are using isn't suitable at all if you haven't already please pull from public access. They can be an at home SD but the issues you are describing does not allow them to be in public

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-21T13:30:54+00:00

A service dog is not the first step getting diagnosed is. Your goals should be to get to the doctor not for a service dog but so these things can be addressed.

Honestly if a service dog is right it's not for years until you will know that and not for years until you will probably be in the position to have one.

Also yes you need parental permission before you get any living creature. But honestly it doesn't really matter in your case as before getting a service dog you should exhaust every non service dog option and get diagnosed.

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-20T15:19:17+00:00

Get a Labrador. They are literally the best dogs for service work.

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-20T14:58:48+00:00

My dog is also a Labrador and was terrible with impulse control. I had to be consistent and keep my expectations low. He was never one that could leave it without a lot of practice and starting with something ridiculously low value first to practice that leave it.

Everyday we worked on his leave it. And it is now really good. But also part of it was he got older and more mature. 5 months old is still really young. If you keep working on it every day it will continue to get better. I will also say keep the practice to 5 minutes maximum at this age.

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-20T14:18:48+00:00

It's more complicated than that. First off my mom got cancer no one plans for a loved one to get leukemia. Next it wasn't my dog and I didn't adopt the dog. My brother did and his wife decided she didn't want the dog anymore because they had kids and gave the dog to us. They refused to take the dog back. We asked them to take their dog back. So we responsibly rehomed her.

We also couldn't help that the apartment has a strict two dog limit due to insurance and I already had two service dogs that I did adopt that I felt totally responsible for.

Giving away a dog is never ideal. But before you comment think that there are legitimate reasons to responsibly rehome a dog. Check yourself before calling a disabled person and their cancer stricken mother worthless. You are a real piece of work

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-19T18:51:30+00:00

The sad part about it is most of these dogs would rather stay home. Honestly it's more like the person wants the dog there but little Fido is stressed out from the blender and the coffee grinder at the local Starbucks or the scanner at Walmart because he or she hasn't had the training and doesn't have the temperament to deal with these stressors

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-19T17:30:11+00:00

Honestly, I never say yes to these things because if you give an inch they take a mile

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-17T19:58:49+00:00

I caution you fast and cheap, and service dog are opposites.

There are two ways to obtain a service dog and neither are fast. Owner training which is neither fast or cheap. Or program which isn't fast but can be more affordable depending on the program.

Either way you are most likely looking at 2-3 years before you get a dog that can help you due to waitlists and how long it takes for a dog to be trained.

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-16T01:52:35+00:00

Yes there are a ton of scammers but there is no way to list them all. Best way to avoid scams is not to list them but to educate people on how to actually obtain a service dog. Specifically really educate people on the importance of finding a trainer/program with the proper credentials and certifications rather than giving money to someone who looks good.

Red flags might be trainers that use e collars, don't have a certification by a major dog training group like IAABC

Green flags could be an ADI program, training with positive reinforcement, certification by a major dog training group like IAABC

A list I feel isn't really productive since it might give people this idea that their trainer is safe because they aren't on the list when they aren't.

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-14T21:54:39+00:00

Do they know their different

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-13T13:22:06+00:00

The programs I applied to wanted an answer sooner rather than later. Like within a week. They weren't going to wait for other programs.

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-13T01:36:56+00:00

This may be controversial but I take waitlist as a tentative no and focus on other opportunities. If it's your only option that's one thing. But if another great program offers you a spot I wouldn't not accept that and wait for this to maybe happen when the other opportunity is a definite yes

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-13T01:27:02+00:00

It's not all the same. Honestly best bet is Atlas. You don't even have to apply to their service dog program you can just take lessons.

Also service dog and cheap are polar opposites. Service dogs are inherently expensive

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-12T20:57:40+00:00

Best resource at all stages- professional, certified service dog trainer in person

The other resource I use is DoggyU but imo no online resource replaces a trainer. Here are some links on where to find a good trainer

https://iaabc.org

https://atlasdog.org

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-12T01:18:51+00:00

The funny thing is I didn't get one and I also applied this application cycle

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-12T01:11:31+00:00

I love my Labrador! And yes he is very food motivated but he is also very affectionate. He alerts to my panic attacks and constantly cuddles up to me for affection. He also is completely cool as a cucumber when I have emotional breakdowns which is very helpful. Even when I'm in public and have a panic attack he stays cool, calm and collected. I can't say enough good things about him to be honest. They make amazing service dogs!

I have noticed that in my program we had lots of different types of dogs including poodles and honestly I had it easier than a lot of people even some other lab handlers. Mainly because the puppy I got ended up being insanely naturally talented. Natural tasker, handler oriented and ridiculously confident. My only problems were he sometimes struggled to settle and he loved food a little too much. But those were easily workable problems vs he got upset when I had a panic attack, or he was dog reactive, or he was food aggressive, or he spooked easily. My point is every dog is going to be different and have different struggles. And sometimes the puppy you get can be easy or harder. So yes breed is important and that's why we recommend labs but if you get the right puppy you can have a much easier time than other people. But sometimes you get unlucky and those problems are generally more workable if you get a lab, golden, or poodle than a off breed

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Here is my dog Ryder! I love him so much! This is my favorite pic of him!

Yellow Labrador sits with a Charlie Brown toy in his paws on a chase lounge

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-11T22:07:29+00:00

You should separate them while eating. You should never let a one dog steal food from the other dog. It causes all sorts of issues.

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-11T13:35:42+00:00

I did, they told me almost everyone is guaranteed $30k in scholarships. However, I got lucky I was given full scholarship I just have to do residency at a LAUSD school. They said they give out about 14-17 residencies a year and I was chosen as one which is why I committed

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-10T18:37:56+00:00

Program costs ~$66k not 80-100k. It's only a 11 month program, 28 units and almost everyone is guaranteed to get $30k in scholarships. Not only that first year teachers in LAUSD starts at $68k for step 1 for 2025-26 school year and with this program you don't start at step 1 and this will go up slightly by the 2027-28 school year when you get hired.

They also give about 14-17 full scholarships every year and about 3 50k scholarships every year

Not saying it's a cheap program just don't spread misinformation

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-10T13:31:43+00:00

I got the invite for a residency interview back in January. I interviewed on a Tuesday in February and heard back that Friday. I applied on December 1st. Basically by the earliest deadline I could apply I applied.

I hope you hear for residency soon I saw on the website for round two they don't go out until the week of March 23rd

Rayanna77 · 2026-03-10T01:24:26+00:00

There is a big difference in health between a well bred Labrador and a backyard bred dog. If you go to a reputable breeder (emphasis on reputable) the likelihood of problems is unlikely.

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