5 Most Common Dog Travel Myths
*Estimated Read Time: 5 min 55 sec
There are so many misconceptions surrounding traveling with a pet that many find it confusing and avoid it altogether. Let’s dispel some myths so you can enjoy traveling with your furry companion!
The First 5 Skills to Teach a Psychiatric Service Dog in Training
*Estimated Read Time: 14 min 3 sec
Self-training a Service Animal does not need to be a source of anxiety. You should start with the basics! American Service Pets offers tons of resources to help you get started including these first five skills to teach a Psychiatric Service Dog in training.
Basics of Self-Training an Emotional Support Animal or Psychiatric Service Animal
*Estimated Read Time: 8 min 35 sec
The ADA allows individuals with disabilities the right to train a Service Animal themselves. Having that ability removes the cost barrier of Service Animal ownership and makes it a more accessible treatment option for specific physical, emotional, and mental healthcare needs! Let’s learn some basics.
How Therapy Dogs and Emotional Support Animals Help After Global or Mass Tragedies
*Estimated Read Time: 8 min 30 sec
The news of tragedy is all too common in our world. However, when we look for the helpers we discover hope and healing in many forms. Therapy Dogs and Emotional Support Animals are among those first responders who make an important impact in the lives of those most affected by global and mass tragedies.
Service Dogs and Suicide Prevention
*Estimated Read Time: 9 min 39 sec
Mental health and wellness are part of the human condition. It can sometimes be challenging to gauge which of our emotions are proportional, and which are of greater cause for alarm. The conversation surrounding mental health is an important one, and we would like to openly share about Service Dogs and suicide prevention.
How My Amazing Cat Helps Me Cope with Chronic Illness
*Estimated Read Time: 6 min 13 sec
Managing a physical chronic illness is a never-ending, full-time job. Constantly running on an empty tank also messes with your mental and emotional sustainability! I have found great assistance in the presence of my Emotional Support Cat, and I share my story to help others find hope as well.
Emotional Support Animals Can Help LGBTQ+ Individuals Find Strength
*Estimated Read Time: 5 min 48 sec
Individuals in the LGBTQ+ community encounter prejudice, harassment, victimization and other serious struggles more frequently than their heterosexual counterparts. It is important to discuss how Emotional Support Animals can help LGBTQ+ individual’s find strength.
Sunflower Lanyards for Hidden Disabilities
*Estimated Read Time: 6 min 5 sec
It can be hard to ask for help when others can’t see what you suffer from; especially in instances where negative stigmas have been falsely attached to your problem. Thankfully, people no longer have to “grin and bear it”, or suffer on their own. Sunflower lanyards for hidden disabilities can help!
Help! My Doctor Won’t Write A Service Dog Letter
*Estimated Read Time: 8 min 46 sec
Evidence shows that individuals frequently grappling with mental intensity or destructive feelings greatly benefit from the use of a Psychiatric Service Dog. So then, why are so many physicians hesitant to recommend them? That’s an important question! Many are finding themselves stuck when their doctor won’t write a Service Dog letter.
10 Ways to Naturally Combat Stress
*Estimated Read Time: 9 min 22 sec
For many individuals, chronic stress can negatively impact overall physical and mental wellness. Thankfully, dozens of techniques exist to help ease stress and anxiety. Some might surprise you!