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How to Train a Psychiatric Service Dog
Do psychiatric service dogs need training? Yes, they do. But because psychiatric service dogs (PSD) often are confused with emotional animal support animals (ESA), people sometimes assume that PSD’s aren’t trained. While psychiatric service dogs help people with mental or emotional disorders, just like ESAs, they receive extensive training to learn vital skills that will […]
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10 Best Psychiatric Service Dog Breeds
No other animal has the same kind of relationship with humans as dogs have. Over years of evolution, dogs have adapted to give companionship and loyalty to their handler. They have become so attuned to humans’ needs that they can take on roles to improve a person’s life; some even become an individual’s life-saving partner. […]
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Taking a Service Dog to a National Park
There’s nothing that dogs love more than being outside in nature, so you may find yourself one day planning a trip to a National Park with your service dog. Before you start your plans, you may want to plan. Knowing the natural environment and what rules and laws apply to your service dog can make […]
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How to Verify a Service Dog
Trying to determine if a dog is a service dog can feel like a game of Twenty Questions, but there’s only really two questions a business owner is allowed to ask: As cryptic and frustrating as that sounds, these parameters are present for good reasons. They protect the personal privacy of the service dog’s handler. […]
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Can You Get a Service Dog for a Heart Condition?
Quite a few of us have had a dog steal our hearts, but did you know they can also save it? Dogs provide companionship and comfort. But for people who struggle with dangerous heart conditions, service dogs can also help monitor their heart condition. Medical Alert Service Dogs Medical alert service dogs—or more specifically, Cardiac […]
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Florida Service Dog Requirements
Service dogs in the State of Florida are covered by laws that align with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This means that you have the right to use a service dog in public places and only have to answer specific questions about your dog and disability. These rights can’t be denied, regardless of […]
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