Cohen: Fake service dogs threaten disability rights, safety

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Cohen: Fake service dogs threaten disability rights, safety

As a disabled veteran with a service dog trained by K9 Partners for Patriots in Brooksville (Florida), I have a unique perspective on one of the most pressing issues facing the service dog community today: the proliferation of fake service animals and fraudulent disability claims. Service dogs are extraordinary animals that undergo intensive training lasting between six and 24 months to master specific skills that enable individuals with disabil…