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Gift Ideas for the service animal handler in your life

By Paige Krause Published 3 years ago Updated about a year ago 2 min read

Service Animal handlers always look for new items for themselves or their furry medical equipment. Some people who know a service animal handler might not know what to give them for birthdays, holidays, etc. Here's a list of 10 gift ideas. This list includes items for both service dogs and miniature horses, the only Service animals allowed in the United States.

1. Turnout Blanket

Mini Horses need turnout time like any regular-sized horse when they are not in their stall or working. This blanket is perfect for the mini horses and their handlers if they live somewhere with cold winters. It's important for mini horses to get outside time to graze and enjoy the outdoors. This coat will keep them comfortable. It could also be used underneath a vest or harness.

2. treat bag

Service animal handlers always look for new ways to carry their treats and other essential training items. This small but roomy treat bag can carry more than just treats, poop bags, phone, and any other things they might need on hand. While out in the community.

3. Jolly Ball for mini horse

Jollyball makes many great toys for both dogs and horses. Jollyballs are a great toy to entertain and give your friend's mini horse something to play with outside.

4. Traffic leash

Traffic leashes are great for better and closer control of the service animal. They are inexpensive, helpful for certain situations, and more accessible than a longer leash.

5. Bissell Spot Clean portable carpet cleaner.

Service animal handlers often travel with their service animal and occasionally need to clean up after them if accidents happen. (They aren't robots. They are well-trained animals still prone to accidents.)

This portable carpet cleaner is great for hotel stays in case of an accident.

6. Service dog decal for home

This decal is great for when someone is visiting. They can be made aware that a service dog is present on the premises and might not be vested. There are also signs available to use for hotels, Airbnbs, etc., which can be found Here.

7. ADA Law Cards

Service dog handlers often need help with Public access issues with their service animal. There is no actual certification or registration; all websites that offer things like that are fake and cause issues for real service dog handler teams.

Service dog handlers like having ADA Law cards. (Americans with Disabilities Act.) These cards list the federal laws regarding Service animals in public spaces.

8. Portable Pet Mat

Service dog handlers only sometimes want their dogs to lie on complex and dirty ground. So, some handlers would love a foldable, portable mat for their service dog so they can be comfortable and clean. It makes the handler feel better knowing that their lifeline is comfortable while out and about.

9. Mini horse boots

Like service dogs's paws. Mini horse hooves need protection when working in the rain, snow, etc. It protects their feet from debris such as dirt, glass, or gum. Knowing their horse's hooves are protected gives the handler peace.

10. Hands free leash

Many service animal handlers like using hands-free leashes so they don't always have to hold their service animals' leashes. This also has a compartment for treats or poop bags; hands-free leashes like this are beneficial and easy to use.

Having a service animal is complex and less fun than people think. Being a service animal handler is a lot of work. However, these items can help make their lives a little easier.

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About the Creator

Paige Krause

Hi, I'm Paige, and I love to read and write. I love music and dogs. I will mostly write about my favorite things. Autistic and service dog handler. Enjoy my writings

I also post my articles on Medium

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