I don’t know much about service dogs, but I imagine you could take the service dog out with you or leave it at home, based on your preference in any moment.
Should I get a service dog?
I have bin diagnosed with autism and social anxiety. I have bin researching service dogs for at least a year. I believe having a service dog would be extremely helpful to me, but understand that there is a chance that a service dog would not be helpful to me.
I tend to internalize anxiety and stress and am wondering if because I actively choose not to have meltdowns/panic attacks in public space, if a service dog would still be able to help or if just having a dog at home would be better because I don’t show my stresses in any other place.
I hope this makes a little bit of sense to someone.
I tend to internalize anxiety and stress and am wondering if because I actively choose not to have meltdowns/panic attacks in public space, if a service dog would still be able to help or if just having a dog at home would be better because I don’t show my stresses in any other place.
I hope this makes a little bit of sense to someone.
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A service dog would be of GREAT help for you, & there are many tasks it can be taught to perform in that regard.I have bin diagnosed with autism and social anxiety. I have bin researching service dogs for at least a year. I believe having a service dog would be extremely helpful to me, but understand that there is a chance that a service dog would not be helpful to me.
I tend to internalize anxiety and stress and am wondering if because I actively choose not to have meltdowns/panic attacks in public space, if a service dog would still be able to help or if just having a dog at home would be better because I don’t show my stresses in any other place.
I hope this makes a little bit of sense to someone.
As the other poster wrote - it is up to you & your need(s) on any given day whether to have your dog with you & the federal government protects your rights to keep your dog with you everywhere you choose to go in public.
GOOD LUCK to you!
most certainly makes sense . I can’t identify other than I live alone to. I’m probably fortunate in that I love reading and ask the internet questions all the time just for information. I had a wonderful dog that loved training as much as I did . But the day came when I didn’t know if I had any more days and it was getting harder and harder to give her the attention and exercise she needed . Fortunately I found a trainer that knew me and my dog so I te homed her. I still get teased in my eyes when I look at her pictures .I have bin diagnosed with autism and social anxiety. I have bin researching service dogs for at least a year. I believe having a service dog would be extremely helpful to me, but understand that there is a chance that a service dog would not be helpful to me.
I tend to internalize anxiety and stress and am wondering if because I actively choose not to have meltdowns/panic attacks in public space, if a service dog would still be able to help or if just having a dog at home would be better because I don’t show my stresses in any other place.
I hope this makes a little bit of sense to someone.
In your case I would take a close look at my self and see if I could really take care of a dog . Could you go out every day rain or shine for a walk and pick up after the dog . Could you handle some misbehaved dogs or even a dog fight . Could you get tons training center that understands your situation . And the hardest question is . Who will take care of your dog if you don’t wake up some day . I rescued a Boxer from a gentleman that was facing this . He only wanted a good home for his dog . The dog got the very best at my home . I’ve been working and training dogs for nearly 40 years . As a result I can be be pretty offensive when I se bad things happen to dogs . I’m more or less home bound now so I’ve gravitated to cats …. Kittys Less work but still cuddly My kitty does not go out except on harness and leash. Then only for short excursions . Kittys don’t train like dogs So you have to start over . A real service dog might be too much to handle . I’m not a small dog person so I’d think you would be into a 40 50 pound dog . How active depends on breed. A trained one is very expensive . I searched far and wide for a rescue service dog . At this point I have to say my kitty is my life now she is sleeping in her kitty carrier at the moment . We have done morning brushing already . Kittys can be extremely fussy about food mine does not eat any human food and only select kitty treats . She uses here sand box very perfectly never making a mess Her business is always perfectly covered . Then she claws on the kitty claw pad to clean her feet . Not all kittys are this clean but they aren’t hard to maintain.
Service dogs are NOT pets. They are animals specifically trained to assist the physically disabled or those with mental/emotional issues. Service animal use is overseen by the Federal government & the A.D.A.Service dogs are pets that support individuals with physical or mental health issues. An anxiety service dog can relax the owner, foresee anxiety attacks, and even fetch medication for the owner.
I am a Service Dog user and I admin an Owner Trained Service Dog group, there is such a thing as an at-home Service Dog that works solely in the home if that is the only place you need them. To take a Service Dog out in Non-Pet-Friendly establishments the animal must be trained to do work or perform tasks that mitigate a disability. Service Dogs in Training are only covered under state laws, and some states do not give them access rights, some states require them to be with a trainer from an accredited school, and some states have identification requirements for them. I hope this information helps you out.I have bin diagnosed with autism and social anxiety. I have bin researching service dogs for at least a year. I believe having a service dog would be extremely helpful to me, but understand that there is a chance that a service dog would not be helpful to me.
I tend to internalize anxiety and stress and am wondering if because I actively choose not to have meltdowns/panic attacks in public space, if a service dog would still be able to help or if just having a dog at home would be better because I don’t show my stresses in any other place.
I hope this makes a little bit of sense to someone.
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