Can Service Dogs Help with PTSD?
Estimated Read Time: 5 min, 24 sec
We all face the usual challenges of everyday life, but many also face difficulties that fall outside the norm. There are some mental health disabilities in this category, and one of them is PTSD. There are different treatment options for this condition but individuals have been wondering, can Service Dogs help with PTSD? Read more to find out!
Summer Safety Tips for Dog Owners
Estimated Read Time: 6 min, 30 sec
Summer is right around the corner. If you’re like me, I’m sure you’re already counting down the days and planning your “fun in the sun” bucket list. Many dog owners take their pup (I mean, furry child) everywhere, literally, everywhere. Venturing out into the heat on summer days is slightly different from other seasons, so fur parents have to remember to stay prepared! We have put together a nice list of summer safety tips for dog owners to help.
Dog Obedience Training Matters for You and Your Dog
The thrill and anticipation of bringing a new dog into your home can be truly amazing. You wait and wait for the day to arrive as your excitement mounts and builds to bursting point! Finally, it happens. Your puppy is old enough to leave his mama OR the paperwork is settled and your dog can […]
During the Pandemic Scare, Furry Friends are There!
I think we can all agree that there are a LOT of big things happening in the world around us right now. Not only has 2020 brought a sudden health crisis to our doorsteps but this year has also seen a new level of political unrest, economic uncertainty, and intense racial division. That’s just the […]
How-To Guide for Registering Your Support Dog
If you suffer from a psychological or mental condition, you can qualify for an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) or Psychiatric Service Animal (PSA). Table of Contents What Counts As A Mental Disability? Depression—6.9% of adults experienced depression in the past year. Anxiety—In 2015, 18.1% had some sort of anxiety disorder. The numbers have grown since then. […]
Flying With Your Emotional Support Animal
DOT Update: On December 2, 2020, the Department of Transportation announced that it is revising rules around flying with Emotional Support Animals. Airlines will no longer be required to recognize ESAs and provide reasonable accommodation in the flight cabin and/or free of charge. However, Service Animals (including Psychiatric Services Animals), who are trained to perform specific tasks […]
Tele-psychology – Your Solution for Getting An Emotional Support Animal
Table of Contents What is Tele-psychology? The criteria set forth in the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) provides the allowance for persons with an emotional disability to certify an emotional support dog to provide therapeutic benefits for those who are diagnosed with certain emotional disabilities by a mental health professional. Emotional disabilities are less obvious than physical […]
Training Your Emotional Support Dog
When you have an emotional support animal, the human to animal bond grows more intimately as both live and work together, and are supported with health and happiness. This experience is effective when an emotional support dog, cat, or other furry friend is carefully training. Training to provide comfort, assistance, and even protection. Canines are […]
Cope After Losing Emotional Support Animal
How to Cope After Losing Your Emotional Support Animal An emotional support animal (ESA) is a companion. They are animals that has been certified by a medical doctor or medical professional. ESA’s help people who are battling a disability or mental illness. In most cases, ESAs are dogs, but other animals like cats are also […]
Getting an Emotional Support Animal In California
When it comes to obtaining an emotional support animal (ESA) in California, there are a few facts you need to know about the ESA letter process and ESA laws. Table of Contents Emotional Support Animals Emotional support dogs and cats are the usual choices, but there are other animals that can be an ESA in […]