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How to Qualify Your ESA as a Psychiatric Service Dog
An emotional support animal (ESA) can help manage your emotional or mental health condition. They provide comfort and affection when you need it the most. But an ESA can’t come with you into “no pets allowed” areas — except where you live — and airlines no longer allow emotional support animals to fly as pets. […]
What is a Seizure Alert Dog
Epilepsy is a group of brain disorders and is the fourth most common neurological disease in the U.S, just behind Alzheimer’s, migraines, and strokes. The unique nerve cell activity in the brain defines epilepsy, causing seizures. Seizures deeply affect a person’s life and often prevents them from living a fulfilling life. Fortunately, a seizure alert dog […]
Who Can Get a Psychiatric Assistance Dog
You’re probably familiar with service dogs that assist people with physical challenges, like guide dogs for people with vision impairments. They’re easy to spot because their handlers typically have noticeable disabilities. However, some service animals work with people who have invisible disabilities. One example is a psychiatric assistance dog. You might wonder, “What’s a psychiatric assistance […]
Anxiety Service Dog Tasks
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are common within the U.S. About 18% (about 40 million) of all adults in the country have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety, if left untreated, can cause distress, depression and interfere with work and relationships. Treatments for anxiety include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), medication, lifestyle […]
How to Bond with a New Service Dog
Training a service dog is the most significant part of their work. It doesn’t matter how well-behaved a dog is; they cannot work as your service dog if they can’t perform the tasks you need. After all, your health and safety depend on their ability to execute their functions. Though as essential as training is, […]
How to Get a Psychiatric Service Dog in Texas
The Texas state motto is one simple and beautiful word — friendship. And there’s no better friendship than the one from man’s best friend. Dogs provide humans with companionship and affection. Service dogs, however, can also save our lives. A psychiatric service dog (PSD) is a particular type of service dog that assists people who […]