Can my dog be a service dog?

Simply having a trained service animal doesn't mean they can accompany you, or just anyone, into places pets are denied. Public accommodations must legally be made for service dogs who are accompanied by the individual with the disability. Along with physical disabilities, this includes depression, anxiety, and PTSD. read more

If your dog is calm, cool, and collected, but also alert and responsive, chances are she’s a good fit for service work. Paw Rescue has a great primer on dog temperament, with additional resources for testing ideas. As noted above, it can be helpful to know about your dog’s typical breed characteristics. read more

Service dogs are trained to meet a person’s needs before they’re placed in someone’s home. A dog that has already served as a pet usually can’t be trained later as service dog. To apply for a psychiatric service dog, you will need a recommendation from a medical doctor or licensed mental health professional. read more

service dogs PAWS Service Dogs are custom-trained to assist people with physical disabilities affecting one or more limbs. Service Dogs can enhance a person’s independence by helping with tasks such as pulling a wheelchair, opening doors, turning light switches on/off or picking up objects as small as a dime. read more