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Service Dogs for Autism: How Can They Help?
Service dogs can be trained to help individuals with physical or psychological disabilities. As the service dog holds the job to specifically assist their handlers, a trained autism service dog can provide individuals with autism invaluable assistance in a number of ways. From helping their handler conquer social barriers to distracting them in times of […]
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Is an Emotional Support Animal the Same as a Service Dog?
No, an emotional support animal (ESA) is not a service dog because ESAs provide comfort just by being there, while service dogs are trained to perform tasks for a person with a qualifying disability. There are service dogs that help with mental health conditions, just like an ESA does, and they’re known as psychiatric service […]
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Can a Rescue Dog Become a Service Dog?
When looking for a service dog, some people will gravitate towards a specific breed or seek out an organization that specializes in training service dogs. So what about dogs that were found as a stray, were abandoned, or surrendered? Are these so-called rescue dogs able to become service dogs? The simple answer is: yes! As […]
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How Do I Qualify For a Service Dog if I Have Anxiety and Depression?
For a person living with anxiety or depression, even the most trivial tasks can feel exhausting. To deal with their mental illness, some take medication or schedule consistent therapy sessions. But it’s not widely known that anyone with diagnosed anxiety or depression also qualifies for a psychiatric service dog. What is a psychiatric service dog? […]
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What is a Public Access Test for Service Animals?
A public access test checks whether your service dog behaves well in places where regular pets are not allowed. The point is to ensure your dog remains calm in noisy environments, refrains from chasing food on the floor, responds to commands promptly, and can still perform their service dog tasks even in the presence of […]
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The Cost of a Service Dog
Quality doesn’t come cheap. Neither does a Service Dog. However, when considering how beneficial a well-trained Service Dog can be to the quality of life of its handler, then a Service Dog is priceless. Nonetheless, according to the Freedom Service Dogs of America, the cost of a Service Dog is approximately $25,000. Let’s take a […]
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