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I have aspergers and real bad anger problems to the point where I bite my fingers and hit myself I was thinking about getting a dog but I might have problems with the management but if I can get a service dog I believe I should have no problems to owning one and my dream dog would be a cheagle but any dog would do.
Hi Alen. I recommend rescuing and training your own dog with a dog trainer if you have the time and commitment. Think about what would interrupt that self harming behavior you have. There are so many examples and videos on YouTube and include pawing arms to move them away from touching different parts of the body. This could solve both your self harming acts.
I was diagnosed with ptsd yesterday and I’m thinking about getting a dog as well but I don’t know where to start bc this is all new to me
I am a Disabled Veteran, 100% P & T, but I wasn’t aware they do a “Shelter to Soldier” program. They train up and paid a service dog for your needs. However, I believe that you have to have served in a combat zone to qualify. Check the VA website for that info.
However, I purchased my Rottweiler from a professional breeder and have paid out of my own pocket to train him alongside a licensed Service Dog trainer. I am in San Diego, California and I used Golden State Service Dogs. Check on the web for certified trainers near you.
Hello, my neighbor has a therapy dog but man oh man, that dog barks at everything that moves.
I thought therapy dogs were supposed to be well behaved.
What can I do if my landlord shrugs their shoulders and says, “it’s a therapy dog”.
You are right. A therapy dog is well behaved. They are laid back and almost never bark.
Therapy dogs aren’t allowed anywhere, like service dogs are.
My guess is it Ian’t really a therapy dog and is just an excuse for them to get away with having the dog where most people can’t.
Call code compliance. They’ll come out and demand proof that it is a therapy dog, if not, even if so, they will demand the owner to get training for the dog, to stop the excessive barking and site them for noise violations. If it continues, they’ll order they get rid of the dog or animal control will seize it.
You do have rights.
Please note that a therapy dog is a different category than an emotional support animal.
A therapy dog and its handler provide therapy to people other than its owner handler. You can see them bringing comfort to many people in hospitals, schools, Alzheimer’s units and even airports. They are required to be well behaved, and must pass temperment evaluations and obedience tests to become certified by various organizations. Yet, they have no more rights than an average pet.
Emotional support animals are not required to have any training or behavior and temperment evaluations.
Their only job is to provide emotional support to their owner/handler. But they have some special privileges including housing, access to some public areas and airplanes. But not as much as a service animal.
I have chronic migraines and I’m looking to get a migraine alert dog. Is it best to adopt a dog which has already been trained? Or should I train my own dog?
I end up in ER far too often, and there are even times where my migraines are so debilitating that I don’t have the common sense to get to ER… I think having a dog to assist me with the warning signs that my quality of life could improve quite a bit.
What are the protocols of service dogs and emotional support animals in restaurants, can identification be asked, how do you know if they are legitimately a service dog or emotional support animal since anyone can buy a fake vest online or lie about their credibility.
I have epilepsy and seizures, and I have a service dog. I am going to visit my married son and daughter-in-law in California for a week. They’re renting a home, and their lease agreement says “no pets allowed.” My son says I can’t bring my service dog because his landlord is also one of his bosses. She says no dogs allowed. He’s afraid to do anything to affect that relationship with his boss. Is there anything I can do?
Hi I’m in a very unsafe area I have a 2 month old son. I have been followed 3 times to my apartment complex and my maintenance man has walked in my house while I was in the shower with out a work order. I feel very unsafe. I need a dog to let me know if a person walks into my apartment and to keep me safe on the streets. I do not have money to get it trained but is it possible to just get the certification and my landlord not evict me?
That really is not a reason for a service animal. That would be a pet you would train to protect you and your home.
My dog Archer is a medium Cockapoo about 20 pounds. I am 100% disabled, I live alone. I have history of heart attacks and now diabetic. Archer in his collar pouch carries nitro, aspirin, candy and cell phone for 911 in the event I go down and cant get to my meds or my cell phone. Does this qualify Archer as a service animal?
The dog is doing a service for u that u cannot do for yourself. I think that is the criteria for a genuine service animal
I’m a T5 paraplegic confined to either my hospital bed or my power chair. Would like to know from anyone out there if getting a service dog would help. I want to do this but at the same time I don’t want to make it difficult for the dog.
I’ve been working as a Supervisory Correctional Officer since 1994. In 2014 & 2016 I was brutally attacked by inmates that resulted in a mountain of physical damage and what appears to be never ending mental and emotional trauma as well. If that weren’t enough, my 32 year old son suffered a fatal heart attack last week. My only means of coping with life at this point is with the assistance of my German Shepherd. When I am required to travel and spend any time whatsoever away from him, those moments/days are brutal. He is obedient and is in tune with my emotions unlike anyone I know and he makes all the difference how I cope with my day to day obligations. Can I register Maxx as a service dog?
You can get an esa. And emotional support animal. You do have to get a prescription from your doctor or therapist. But you can train it ypurself to reduce costs. The down side is that as an esa and not a service dog they wont be welvome in most businesses. However landlord cannot turn away a prescribed pet.
My daughter struggles with mental health issues. diagnosed with MDD and GAD, has had 2 hospitalizations due to self-harm and suicidal ideation. She misses more school than she attends because she has panic attacks. How can I help her with a limited income to benefit with a dog- especially taking it to school.
Hello,
I just was wondering if any of you guys have had or trained a CAH service dog?
I have a border collie lab has any of you guys trained one?
I am thinking about training her my self so any recommendations?
Our child has a diagnosed anxiety disorder, autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. They are 16 and have trouble regulating their emotions. I am thinking a service dog would be very helpful. We already have 2 smaller dogs. (Terrier chihuahua mixes) Can you have a service dog when you have other dogs and where can I get one and how do I make sure they are reputable and truly training them in a humane and legitimate way?
My question is, can someone deny a dog into a taxi or uber if the dog is not properly identified as a service dog? I understand it is not mandatory in CA to identify a service dog however, I have seen service dogs properly identified at restaurants and malls where you obvious know that it is a working dog. My concern is if the person is not stating that it is a service dog or properly identifying the animal can the driver of the uber or taxi deny access for the dog?
I was told by a Urber driver himself..that when they start working there they have to sign a paper agreeing to let animals in there vehicles of they refuse then you just make sure to post that on the comment area..my daughter has a service dog n i have a card n paper now and this homeless shelter is giving me BS on having her dog here at the house with my daughter we are new to California so all her dogs info is on a ADA site where i can keep address and info up too date..but so far i have had no trouble with any Urber drivers n thats not even showing her card..butt as he said they are to sign a paper when theu start..so leave a comment or contact Urber and tell them who denied you..
I own a short term vacation rental. Am I required by law to allow service animals at my property