Do you believe dogs that alert to psychiatric disorders and help mitigate it physically are service dogs?

[owned_kitten93]

Some people believe psychiatric service dogs aren't really service dogs. What are you thoughts and/or opinions on them?

[BaileyisDarcy]

Holy shit i was just thinking about this today!

I honestly had no idea that psychiatric service dogs existed (assumed any dog trained to assist with anxiety would simply be an emotional support animal) but i was thinking if my anxiety gets any worse and medication has adverse side effects, could i get an ESA for it. Nope. But i could get a PSD.

Would actually really help. My grandmas dog helps and she's not trained to do anything but be polite. Just a very clingy and loving dog.

But no, i hardly believe ESAs aren't considered Service dogs, if the dog is trained to perform a task to aid in a persons mental or physical health then it IS a service dog. It is literally providing a service.

[owned_kitten93]

I'm training my PSD now :) lots of fun. Frustrating at times for sure but that's what I have a trainer for too.

[xHoneyxBeex]

Of course they are actually service dogs, it is ridiculous to think otherwise. Psychiatric disorders and illnesses are just as real as physical disabilities. I think there is just a stigma associated with mental health issues because you often can't actually "see" the disability, that doesn't mean those issues are unimportant or not real though. If a service animal is capable of helping someone with PTSD, anxiety, or any other mental disorder/disability, I'm all for it and those dogs should be considered the same as service animals that help people with physical disabilities.

[owned_kitten93]

Thank you 😊 I only ask because I have a psychiatric service dog and a few friends I have that know about her think it's a joke and that she's not necessary.

[xHoneyxBeex]

Well that's rude, sounds like those people aren't really your friends then if they think your mental health is a joke.

[Anonymous]

If a person has sudden onset crisis symptoms, yes, of course a dog can be a genuine service animal.

General depression though? Mmmmm. Not unless it makes you psychotic.

Bottom line though, if a person tells you the dog is a service dog, it's a service dog. Not for any of us to judge.

[yofuknutz]

I'm with U, try telling that to people in the bronx, soy boy new England, etc.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Well, psychiatrist are prescribing service dogs for people
with mental illnesses. So i believe there is some truth to it.
My cousins doctor gave her a prescription to get service
dog to help her with anxiety, other emotional disorders.

[notallthere98]

Just because the disability or illness they help with is invisible, doesn't mean they are any less of a service dog. Mental health is just as important and can be just as debilitating as physical health

[Fitness-Fanatic]

They are working dogs. They are trained to provide a service. They don't do what they do automatically, they are trained to do specific tasks. So they are providing a service. A service is the action of helping or doing work for someone. That's exactly what they are doing.

[Wonderland94]

They 100% are service dogs. It has been medically proven that animals can calm and even prevent symptoms of certain disorders. I can speak for myself and at least 3 other people I know personally that get incredible benefits from them.

[strangytie]

Yes they are service dogs, they are emotional support animals and require a license to have them registered. They’re really beneficial to people who need them.

[Natattack21]

Of course, they are service dogs. They do the job, and help their owners with what could be bad behaviors!

[Paris13]

On the True Movie "Hachi," This Extraordinary Dog Sensed that his Beloved Master... Would be Gone Away that Day... xx

[usemeimgame]

If the dog is a. comfort to be person what's the problem. I love dogs and animals anyways so my opinion is biased.

[OCpunK]

As a person who deals with a disorder this is a w km wonderful thing

[PrincessBunBuns]

Ye boi! They are. I believe in them.

[DonkeyRick69]

Yes. They have instincts that we've forgotten.

[HungLikeAHorsefly]

Of course they are.

[owned_kitten93]

Thank you 😊 I only ask because I have a psychiatric service dog and a few friends I have that know about her think it's a joke and that she's not necessary.

[reptocarl]

Yes they are

[owned_kitten93]

Thank you 😊 I only ask because I have a psychiatric service dog and a few friends I have that know about her think it's a joke and that she's not necessary.

[reptocarl]

I’ve seen many PTSD dogs

[Rissyanne]

Yes they are.

[owned_kitten93]

Thank you 😊 I only ask because I have a psychiatric service dog and a few friends I have that know about her think it's a joke and that she's not necessary.

[Rissyanne]

You are welcome. People dont realize what dogs can do. My son has Aspergers and if he needed one... I would definitely made sure he had it. I have seen service dogs for people with diabetes. They can actually smell the person's breath and tell if their blood sugar is to low or high.

[Gypsy_x]

Yes, of course.

[owned_kitten93]

Thank you 😊 I only ask because I have a psychiatric service dog and a few friends I have that know about her think it's a joke and that she's not necessary.

[Gypsy_x]

Nah, its serious.

[Smegskull]

Don't know. Not really a thing in the UK.

[BleepRawrsaurus_Rex]

Yessss

[owned_kitten93]

Thank you 😊 I only ask because I have a psychiatric service dog and a few friends I have that know about her think it's a joke and that she's not necessary.

[BleepRawrsaurus_Rex]

Well don’t pay attention to them

[Addilyn]

Definitely!!

[LastNightmare]

probably

[owned_kitten93]

What do you mean probably?

[LastNightmare]

they are called service dogs

[Anonymous]

Absolutely