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Should I Vaccinate My Service Dog?
Like all canines, Service Dogs will need to be vaccinated. In fact, they may need these immunity-building aids even more so than the average pet. Find out why and other relevant information on vaccines and Service Dogs within this article. The Service Dog Under the definition stated by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Service […]
Service Dog for Anxiety – Everything You Need to Know
Service Dogs are used for a variety of purposes, ranging from guiding individuals with visual impairments to notifying those with medical disorders of impending episodes. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Service Dogs can also be used for those with mental illnesses, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and anxiety. These […]
What Are The Best Service Dog Breeds For Seniors?
Many seniors find Service Dogs helpful in maintaining their independence while dealing with mobility challenges. Fortunately, Service Dogs are able to travel with their owners wherever they go. In order to certify your dog as a service dog, you will need to train the animal to provide a task to help with your disability. Although […]
What if you know of some one who say there dog is a service dog, but there dag was aggressive torrid a other dog. what do you do or who do you contact about it.
I would mind your business.
That’s what you should do!
Does va pay to train the dog for PTSD anxiety if you have a dog u are wanting to be trained
Veterans that need this type of help will never be able to afford it. Think about it. They are broken and most can’t care enough about themselves to file a claim. I said “can’t” not “don’t”. Joe is right anout minding your own. That dog is more important to the vet than you.
If you are in a public store/ amusment park I would contact the manager, and in hopes have the dog removed for it is danger to people and real service dog teams. If you wish as long as you are polite and make sure (if you have a service dog) your service dog will not be in danger, then mabey you could let them know about the laws and how it is illeagle to fake a service dog. But defintely contect the manager and or any other higher figure.
I am a Army Veteran medically retired from Branch.
I am seeing symtoms of PTSD simce I have been out 2007.
I have done multiple tours in Iraq.
What steps do I take to get my dog a service dog
Thank you for your service. The VA has developed programs to provide qualified veterans with service dogs. This article on the Steps for Veterans to Get a Service Dog might be helpful to you https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/steps-for-veterans-service-dog/
I flew 850 helicopter missions in Vietnam in ’67 & ’68. I was then placed in a moi class to become an instructor pilot. Three weeks into that program my instructor sent me to beach army hospital to see the shrink. The Major grounded me for ” combat neurosis” gave me a copy of catch 22 and told me his job was to ground the sane and clear the insane to fly in combat. I just had a guy threaten to ‘beat me down’ if I proceeded to bring my dog into the grocery where I always take it. He scoffed at my dog as a service dog because ” the cost thousands of dollars and your card is bogus and it is not wearing a vest “. I trained Fred myself and he has given me 2 years of service after a couple years of training. ???
I am bipolar. My dog, Ariel, a multipoo, helps me by giving me companionship and emmotional support, without her my disorder is worse and harder to control. I get out more among people when I have her with me. Because of her, I get up everyday. Bipolar is something you are born with. It doesn’t go away. You just need to learn ways to cope with it. Everyone’s different, so, it has to be dealt with individually. It is not always diagnosed right away. The sooner it is , the better because the sooner you learn about it and learn to deal with it the better your life can be and for those you live with. They, too, will learn and know how to live with you. Love.
I have no money and my.puppy is 5 months that old I want her to be a PTSD service dog
Have you found anything out about your question?
You can train it yourself. There is no legal requirements that say it has to be officially trained. The dog must pass a public access test though that is available on the ADA website
How would I go about training my own dog to be my service I suffer with hearing loss and Deperstion anxity and i am just wondering how to train a dog on my own i am low income
I would research ways to teach your dog how to alert you to sounds (phone, doorbell etc). I was in a similar situation. I trained my dog myself as I could not afford the $25,000, or the 6-8 months to take off work and travel across the country for one. I have had 2 service dogs trained myself. Both rescues from high kill shelters. The first one, Abbey (-RIP sweet girl) had an immediate connection with me that took years to realize on my own. I was diagnosed with dibilitating migraines since I was 7 years old, I am now 35. No medicine, therapy or tests have yet been able to determine why. I’ll have about 15-18 per month. Abbey picked up on my elevated blood pressure that would occur a few hours prior to me feeling any symptoms. Once I finally realized this, I taught her to signal by sitting at my feet and pawing my right knee. She was by my side every day for 14 years. About 4 months ago I found Kismet at a shelter and have trained her to perform the same task. Whenever I had a migraine I would take a saliva swab and place it in an airtight container. I would have jars marked “migraine” “headache” and “none”. With a few months of “Good girl! That’s the right one”! she is able to smell the slightest elevation in my stress, blood pressure or heart rate, or a change in my behavior not noticed by myself or others. Sometimes up to 36hrs before the headache arrived. Now I’m able to take my medication beforehand to prevent the migraine from even happening.
I have just lost my service dog, she was my heart and soul. The reason I lost her was because I was taken for two years and she had to stay with a best friend. His elderly mother grew fond of her and has a heart condition and lost her own dog. My dog Muppet was there..They bonded. Plus my best friend grew to love her too. I just cant see myself coming i n after two years an ripping her away..I want too..God help me I want to ..But I hardly survived without her… I have severe Major Depression, Severe PTSD, A brain injury and a panic disorder and OCD. I cant hardly survive without her..but I dont want to hurt anyone. Please Please Help me,. I know Muppet has become Happy there,,thre treat her well and love her…but this is breaking me heart and soul. I felt if I could get a new Puppy and try again I could maybe move on…but i cant take this pain.
Take her back. She’s your service dog. Imagine how she’s feeling not having you around. Wondering if you’ll ever come around to get her.
Hello my name is Brenda Garcia. I have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and major depression disorder. I own a German Shepherd jog that’s 3 years old. His name is Max. I really would like for him to be my service dog for me
I do not know what to do how to get him registered. how much would it cost me to get him trained. Please call me.
Can someone please assist me in this situation. Thank you..😁😁😁
Hi, I am wondering is I could get a service dog. I have ptsd from previous abuse. I am going through therapy right now tho for the next month or month and a half. I am super scared around in crowded areas, and people of the opposite gender. I still have some flash backs, and am scared of sudden movements and sounds. I can’t get one now, but I am thinking of getting one later. Does it sound like I qualify?
I would talk to your therepist, service dogs are not for eberyone however you may qualify. Please keep in mind if you owner train you will have to over come walking through crowded areas, and you will have to overcome certin sound to desensitized your dog. However in the end it is worth it.
No you would not qualify without written certification from a specialist therapist and your service dog needs to be trained by a recognized quqlified trainer, sounds more like counseling would help you more than a service dog.
you don’t need a doctors note or therapist note. i am a therapist with severe ptsd and I made my dog a service dog, barely had to train her(golden retriever). She literally knew by herself and would sense my horrible panic attacks that would have me crawling the walls. Google it and get a vest, ID, find out what you need to say if ask in store. Get one, you deserve it.
Hello i was wondering if there are any uK acredited organisations that text trained dogs for non military ptsd service dog
I have many severe traumas including ptsd n was in marines n need a therapy dog??.
I also have major depressive disorder, anxiety, and OCD, and trauma.
Take the dog back. You said you dont want to hurt anyone. YOU ARE SOMEONE.
What YOU NEED MATTERS. Sometimes its very important for people to put their own needs first.
Im betting your friend would be DEVASTED if something happened to you because you couldnt handle the seperation or simply because that dog wasnt there when YOU needed her.
Thats just my opinion. Is there a medical proffesional you could ask?
Wish you all the best!
Hello,
I am helping a neighbor relocate his dogs. One is a service dog for PTSD. He is a vet. He is in Spring, Tx. Can you please guide me in relocating this dog for service elsewhere. tks
Depending on the state your neighbor moves to, check if there is a service dog law in place. And follow the rules of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If your neighbor is relocating within Texas you may find this article interesting – https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/register-service-dog-in-texas/
Hi I been dealing with depression and ptsd, my one year old dog benelli has gotten me through so much. My parents kicked out of the house and I’m 17 years old. i Am still going to school and working and I’m not making enough money to make enough food for me But I. Make sure she is spoiled. What can I do?
I have PTSD and I am not a Veteran. My dog chose me when I went to the shelter and she has naturally served min e well. She knows when I’m about to Flip out. She comes to lick my hand to calm me down, she brings comfort and when I go in public I meet people and I get out of my house more. She helps me when I go out in public. She is a natural PTSD dog with no training and has sensed what her owner needs and knows her purpose to her owner. A person with PTSD is A service Dog not just a emotional support animal. They truly service their owner with a purpose.