How Old Does My Service Dog Have to Be?
There is no technical minimum age for a service dog, but practical considerations limit how young a service animal can be. Due to training requirements and developmental concerns, a puppy is generally not eligible as a service dog. Under ADA rules, service dogs in training are not considered full-fledged service animals. A service dog must […]
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What Are the Best Types of Service Dogs for Seniors?
Many seniors have mobility or other issues that could benefit from having a service dog for specific assistance. But not everyone knows there are different service dogs that help people with different challenges. Each type of service dog has a specific purpose. Here are some of the most common types of service dogs for seniors: […]
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How to Get a Service Dog for Anxiety
Research into the human-dog bond confirms how humans benefit from the relationship. Service dogs used to help with mental health conditions are also known as psychiatric service dogs (PSD) and utilize this human-dog bond. PSDs help fulfill tasks that individuals with severe anxiety would generally feel too overwhelmed to perform or can provide actions to […]
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