Poodles can be service dogs. However, there may be strict geographical and regulatory limitations on the kinds of places in which a poodle/handler team can work in uniform or not uniform. The US Department of Justice (as well as other jurisdictions) has been forcing service dog handlers to provide certification that their dog is trained from an accredited institution before they are permitted to access public facilities with that animal. Service dogs undergo advanced training and socialization, tailored to meet their handler’s needs resulting from his/her illness, disability or injury…