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I would like to purchase a dog from the animal rescue league of Iowa as a therapy dog for emotional support. To help with depression mostly but also for Anxiety. I live in an apartment for disabled people and Senior citizens. How do I train it or what do I have to do to register my dog as an emotional therapy dog?
ESAs do not require any specialized training, but you will need an ESA letter from a licensed healthcare professional. Please see this link for more info: https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/how-to-get-an-emotional-support-dog-letter/
I’m new to this, could someone plz help. I have a little yorkie who has been trained as all of the above, wee took him to the care homes, since he was thirteen weeks and my grandaughter has so many divers needs. I also have him everywhere I go and iv just found out I need him registered to continue taking him where ever wee go. He’s now 4 and no one has ever said anything until now.
Is there a phone number, just so I can speak to someone. Wee realy need him with us and he needs to be registered to keeping us all sain in these worring times.
If your dog is a service dog, you do NOT need to register it. Registration is a completely optional step for service dogs. The same is also true for therapy dogs – there is no “official” registry for therapy dogs, but you can register your therapy dog with an organization if you would like to.
How do I register for a service dog, I need my dog with me when I travel alone? I travel on public transport, ferries, airlines so need my dog with me. Also to enter grocery stores and pharmacy and Doctors Clinics and Hospital?
You do not need to register a service dog for travel. Please see this guide for more details on travelling with a service dog: https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/flying-with-a-service-dog-guide/
Hi
I would like very much to Qualify my dog as an Emotional Support Dog as well as a Therapy Dog for others.
As of this year 24 th Jan 2021 my wife was involved in a horrific motor vehicle accident involving her motor vehicle and a semi trailer on the Dukes Highway Yumali .
So you could say my life has been pretty hectic to say the least and emotional my little Maltese Shihtzu has been a blessing and still is.
I would be lost without my dog named Bubu.
Cheers
Brenton
I totally understand. My dog, Widow, has been a major part of my life since l survived a fire that left me unable to talk or walk properly for months. I became very lazy and unable to go outside. She boots me out of bed in the mornings. This was after suffering EUPD and PTSD for the year before and I am still diagnosed with it now.
I would not be around if it wasn’t for my Widow. She is a pain in my butt at times but I get told off for not being more strict with her. She makes me smile and laugh
She would never hurt a soul but she can be a little bit naughty. (by chewing stuff)
Can I get a therapy letter from my vet? Would that be acceptable? I had a stroke 6 yrs ago and he was picked to comfort me. Please advise to or . thank in advance. This dog is a golden retriever
I assume you need an emotional support animal (an animal that comforts you in times of need), not a therapy dog (a dog that offers temporary comfort to others). To qualify for an ESA, you would need an official ESA letter issued by a therapist who is licensed in your state of residence. You may find this article on how to qualify for an emotional support animal interesting: https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/how-to-qualify-for-an-emotional-support-animal/
I have a lovely cocker spaniel who is calm and loveable and getting on in years. He would give a lot of comfort to people, I’m hoping to start taking him to a day centre for people that are needing therapy due to their condition. He would make an excellent therapy dog. Please can you tell me how do I register him as PAT or would I need to if he is used as a therapy dog
Thank you
Registering a therapy dog is completely optional and can only be done on our site after you and your animal have undergone the necessary training to provide therapeutic services to others.