I think the trained dogs from reputable organizations are only available to those who have actually been diagnosed; but that includes people who may not be veterans.
I realize that there are a lot of fakers out there, and that the fakers are the complaint of many posting here. But there are people who legitimately need these animals and exercise their privileges responsibly. You can’t always tell who they are, by looking.
Your concern about people too stressed to fly could be extended to ‘too stressed to ride a train or a bus’.
I’m not personally familiar with the training of PTSD dogs, but I suspect that a large part of their purpose is geared toward sensing stress/anxiety and boosting confidence:
http://canines4hope.com/mobile/ptsd-service-dogs.html
” But there are people who legitimately need these animals and exercise their privileges responsibly. You can’t always tell who they are, by looking.”
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Agreed,but being in a plane is different from other modes of transportation.
Six hours in the air would be quite stressful sitting beside a dog if you don’t like dogs,or one that may also be stressed. Other modes of transportation would be different.
I can understand the airlines making changes.
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