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How to Get a Psychiatric Service Dog in Florida
If you suffer from anxiety, PTSD, depression, or other psychiatric disabilities, experts say a service dog could help. We all know that pups make us happier with their tail wags and slobbery kisses, but they can also be trained to carry out tasks that make everyday life easier—or perform life-saving tasks when we need them […]
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How To Qualify for an Emotional Support Animal for Depression and Anxiety
Anyone who has a beloved animal in their life understands how pets can lift spirits and reduce loneliness. The Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) states that 80% of pet owners attribute their reduced feelings of loneliness to their pets. The effect pets have on their owners makes an emotional support animal (ESA) vital to people […]
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What is a Seizure Alert Dog?
Epilepsy is a group of brain disorders and is the fourth most common neurological disease in the U.S, just behind Alzheimer’s, migraines, and strokes. The unique nerve cell activity in the brain defines epilepsy, causing seizures. Seizures deeply affect a person’s life and often prevents them from living a fulfilling life. Fortunately, a seizure alert dog […]
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Anxiety Service Dog Tasks
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are common within the U.S. About 18% (about 40 million) of all adults in the country have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety, if left untreated, can cause distress, depression and interfere with work and relationships. Treatments for anxiety include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), medication, lifestyle […]
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How to Get a Psychiatric Service Dog in Texas
The Texas state motto is one simple and beautiful word — friendship. And there’s no better friendship than the one from man’s best friend. Dogs provide humans with companionship and affection. Service dogs, however, can also save our lives. A psychiatric service dog (PSD) is a particular type of service dog that assists people who […]
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Hotel Rights for Service Dogs
Just like everyone else, service dog owners will stay at a hotel every so often. When they do, they can bring their service dogs with them for the duration of their stay. No matter how extravagant or simple the hotel is, the service dog must be allowed to remain with its owner as defined by […]
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