Can I Take a Service Dog On an Airplane
If you have ever wondered if you can take a service dog on an airplane, the answer is Yes. Unlike a pet rabbit or an emotional support cat, federal laws apply to service dogs while traveling. These laws protect service dog handlers because service dogs are trained to provide an essential service for someone with […]
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Top 8 Psychiatric Service Dog Breeds
Humans have used dogs throughout history to help them with all kinds of life’s hardships. Whether it’s helping to gather sheep, pull sleds through thick snow, or protect the home, dogs have been at humanity’s side throughout the millennia. Dogs are a human’s best friend, but it takes a special kind of dog to become […]
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How to Train a PSD
In a 2018 survey of Assistance Dogs International members, only 1.5% of their members had psychiatric service dogs. Compared to the largest service dog group (mobility service dogs at 48%), psychiatric service dogs represent a small portion of all service dogs. Interestingly, psychiatric disorders are common. According to statistics from the National Institute of Mental […]
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