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We have a golden retriever who is 2 years old.
My grandson has autism. He is 10. He just got tested academically and we learned that he is moderately intellectually disabled as well.
I would like information on how to get my dog trained (by someone else) to be an emotional support animal or a psychiatric support animal for him.
On a side note, his brother who is turning 4 in a few weeks is being screened for autism on 5/21/22.
If you are looking to get an emotional support animal, there is no training needed. ESAs do not require any specialized training – they help people by being present during difficult times. To qualify for an emotional support animal, you need an ESA letter: https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/how-to-get-an-emotional-support-dog-letter/
I am diabetic and my sugars are not well contained my sight is blurry and I am trying to see.if I could qualify for a service dog
Qualifying for a service dog with your condition would require two things: 1. your condition rises has to be a disability that qualifies for a service dog and 2. you can train a dog to perform tasks to help with that disability.
Melissa Palladino
I am diagnosed with PTSD Agoraphobia bi polar1 and bad diabetic. I am trying to get help getting a service dog for my PTSD anxiety panick attacks I am home bound but I know if I had a service dog to help me when Im out when I panick or get anxious. My diagnosis is very dabilitating I dont go out side. I cant afford one so I am looking for a grant. I can get documents for everything.
Any other organizations that could assist me? I had an emotional support Staffy Terrier, who died earlier this year. She was constantly by my side, helping me get up from sitting position, walk more safely, as I have balance issues, and for anxiety, she calmed me.
I would love to have a service dog similar to her. As I am in my early 70’s, it would be ideal for me to get a Staffy who is already trained.
Thank you!
Jana
Unfortunately we do not provide referrals, but we hope you find the help you need. You may want to speak to your healthcare provider as a starting point.
I have congestive heart failure see here bipolar disorder and I need a dog that can help me with these three issues of mine I’m also in a wheelchair so I would need one to be trained to go around a power wheelchair if anybody knows anything any place that can help me I can’t afford to buy one going to be helpful to get one donated to me.
Unfortunately we do not provide adoption or training referrals but we wish you the best of luck in your search.
I suffer from ptsd. I have a son who is just a year old. I want to be able to have a dog to check rooms and possibly be able to alert me if they can sense a panic attack or trigger before I can so I can get to a safe place. I have been through therapy for ptsd, tried emdr, have my medical card for it and looking to further protect my mental health. Financially I cannot afford a service dog but I’m very much in need of one. Do you think I would qualify for a grant or some sort of financial help?
Unfortunately we do not provide referrals for grants or financial assistance, but we wish you luck on your search. One thing to keep in mind is that you are allowed to train your own service dog. You may want to look into training a service dog with the help of a professional trainer.
Hi I need a service dog for the following reasons: 1. I have balance and mobility issues
2. I have anxiety, clinical depression and bpd
3. I have diabetes and need help remembering to check my sugar levels
4. I believe I may have ptsd from being bullied although school
We do not provide referrals for service dog adoptions or training, but we wish you the best of luck in your search.
I have social anxiety, depression, ptsd, and BPD. I have a 3 year old goldendoodle and would like to get her trained and a service dog for medication reminder, anxiety accistance in public and to help with my tics and panic attacks.
I found your website to be very informative. However, I am looking for an organization, who helps low income disabled individuals with a grant in the amount of $3,000 in order to purchase my Service Dog. She is a Mini GoldenDoodle and will be ready for me to pick her up on October 31, 2022. I will train her myself or will look for a grant that will pay a trainer I know in my hometown, who is totally capable of training her and I can partake in her training as well, I am fortunate enough to be able to purchase a service dog for $3,000 instead of the high fees I have found, but I have yet to find any organizations who give grants for purchasing a service dog. I have found many that claim they do, but they don’t. I am alone and live on social security so $3,000 is a lot for me to pay. A service dog would be great for me and would improve my quality of life tremendously. Any suggestions or information you might have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Unfortunately we do not provide referrals for service dog financial assistance, but we wish you the best of luck in your search.
I am in need for funding of a service animal. I have a critical brain injury requiring me to have such an animal. I currently have the dog in training but need help finishing the process. Is there such a way to get this accomplished?
Unfortunately we do not provide referrals for grants, but we wish you the best of luck in your search.
Iam a combat veteran diagnosed with PTSD , anxiety, depression, bipolsr 1, alcohol use disorder. i was inquiring about how i can go about qualifying for adopting a service dog.
Unfortunately we do not provide referrals for service dog adoptions. We wish you the best of luck in your journey. If and when you do qualify for a service dog, we would be happy to serve you if you require service dog paraphernalia.
I’m 57 years old disabled female that became disabled at 43 when I fell and broke my whole lower back and tale bone, I lost my fur baby 5/22. She was 141/2 and would love another so I can go on walks again to keep my back and core strength and feel safe to walk again so I’m not alone .
We’re so sorry to hear about your loss and hope you find a new service dog soon.
How can I get an emotional support service dog
Emotional support dogs and service dogs are two separate categories of assistance animals. For information on qualifying for an emotional support dog, please see this link: https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/how-to-get-an-emotional-support-dog-letter/
Am looking for a non profit agency in where
I can get a service dog at minimal or no cost to me. If you know of any please let me know and how can i get in contact…thank you
Unfortunately we don’t provide referrals for service dog adoptions, our services are only for already qualified owners. We’ll leave your comment here however in case someone can help.
I don’t know if I qualify for a dog
You might find this post helpful for some basics on service dog requirements: https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/service-dog-requirements/
I have seizures and migraines due to a brain injury. I also suffer from chronic pain and fibromyalgia. I have a dog but he dosent alert during symptoms. We cannot afford to purchase a service animal, but we can do veterinary services etc. I need a dog that can alert to early onset symptoms especially when I’m alone or with people that don’t get my signs before an episode. We are big fans of shelter dogs.
If you can’t afford the purchase of a trained serviced dog, self-training with the help of a professional trainer can be another option. Training a service dog on your own or with help is allowed under ADA rules, you do not necessarily have to purchase an already trained service dog.
Disabled Veteran (80%) with Anxiety Disorder. Haven’t been diagnosed with PTSD although I have a lot of the symptoms; working on that with the VA. My psychiatrist at the VA clinic says a service dog would be a good idea. Do I qualify, and how do I get started if I do?
Please see this article for some basics on service dog requirements: https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/service-dog-requirements/
I have multiple physical issues like multiple sclerosis, myastinia Gravis, Adiisions disease, POTS, Migraines, and severe Asthma. My husband recently passed away 8/11/23. I have a 9 mo old sheepadoodle puppy who is very smart and loves to learn. I can not afford to buy a service dog. I had a trainer work with her several times and she said she felt she was capable of being a service dog. She was generous enough to do is for free. Currently I have no income until SS evaluated my husbands SS benefits for me. I am disabled because of my health issues but haven’t worked since 1994. I will receive 1120 for His pension beginning Oct 1 Can I get a grant and possibly a facility that would be willing to train her for me now that I live by myself. I live in south New Jersey.
I’m 62 with severe anxiety and depression I’m not a veteran just a lady who worked hard to take care of her family who needs a puppy who can help me not go into the anxiety spiral I’m poor live month to month I need something to help me get through each day
You may want to speak to your healthcare provider about whether an emotional support animal or psychiatric service dog could help you: https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/psychiatric-service-dog/
Hello my service dog of 13 yrs just passed away a week ago I have seizure disorder sleep apnea,I am trying to get another service dog or help with training another one and hope soon because I also have PTSD which when my anxiety gets to high i endurance having seizures my previous girl helped me live a better stable life i am afraid my health will deteriorate and take me back to where i can’t function if any one knows where i can get assistance please help.
Would someone that is 70 and has MS and diabetes be considered?
There are no age limitations when it comes to who can own a service dog. The important criteria is that the person has a health condition that is an eligible disability and has a need for a task-trained dog to assist with that disability.
I have hemiplegic migraines. It’s a rare neurological disorder that looks like a seizure and ends like a stroke and I also have type 2 diabetes. Whenever my blood sugar gets too high or too low I tend to pass out. Would my disabilities be considered an eligible disability for a task trained dog that could assist with my disabilities?
The criteria for having a disability under the ADA is whether your impairments “substantially limit one or more major life activities”. If your condition substantially limits your ability to function in an aspect of daily life, you may qualify. We recommend speaking to your healthcare professional about your specific condition and needs. The other consideration is whether your condition would be helped by a dog performing a specific task or job. That could be another point of discussion between you and your healthcare provider.
My therapist recommended that I get a service dog for depression anxiety and panic attacks and depression
Yes, there re serice dogs specifically for people with diabetes.
I have type two bipolar disorder and OCD along with severe anxiety and severe depression. I’m currently in the process for approval from my psychiatrist to get the approval for a service dog, my therapist has already recommended the need for one. Is there any grants I would be able to receive for a psychiatric one that could travel with me to college? I’m new to this and don’t really k now anyone with a service dog…
Hi I’m 51 years old and I have heart problems as well I have depression and anxiety , chronic migraines, recently diagnosed with autoimmune disease , I have sciatic nerve pain, diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver I was just told I had don’t know how bad I am waiting to see a gastroenterologist this month on the 23 so I don’t know if I would even qualify for this but I figured I would give it a try a friend told me I should check it out that it might not hurt to get information on it so here I am
I’m a health care provider whom works in the ER, was recently attacked by a patient. Currently recovering ❤️🩹 diagnosed with a TBI, PTSD, anxiety, depression also tenitius migraines and a shoulder injury. Would I qualify?
Qualifying for a service dog requires two things: 1. Your condition must be an ADA eligible disability (i.e., a physical or mental health impairment that substantially limits a major life activity) and 2. You must have a dog that has been trained to perform a job or task related to that disability.
I am legally disabled and meet that requirement. My dog was a rescue and he helped me a lot with a number of my issues, he was older but very trainable . Unfortunately he passed away and my health has taken a decline in the past year. Sometimes it’s as simple as having him get a person for me or laying on my legs due to spasms, etc. I don’t have the ability to train another shelter dog currently. Is there an affordable way to qualify for a trained one?