Ep 114: Megan Braganza and Ashley Hlebinsky on Service Dogs and Their Impact

Megan Braganza and WTTA Board Member Ashley Hlebinsky join the podcast to discuss all things service dogs. Megan is a skilled dog trainer specializing in service dogs and one of the trainers who trained Ashley's service dog. We touch on the differences between service dogs and emotional support animals, the training process, and the tasks these dogs perform. Megan shares her personal journey with her service dog, who helps manage her migraines, hypoglycemia, and anxiety. Additionally, they address the challenges of training and maintaining a service dog and the emotional impact of losing a beloved companion.The discussion also explores the experiences of having a service dog in public spaces, including handling crowded places and loud noises. Megan and Ashley highlight the issue of people falsely claiming their pets as service animals, which complicates life for legitimate service dog owners. The episode wraps up with anecdotes about taking service dogs to unique venues like Disneyland and concerts, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the life and experiences of service dogs and their owners.Megan's Bussiness: Canine CollaborationsSend us Fan MailWalk the Talk America would like to thank our partners who make these conversations possible and would like to highlight our top two partner tiers below! Platinum Tier:RugerArmscorBleeker Street PublicationsGold Tier:NASGWLipsey'sDavidson's