Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSD) are unsung heroes for mental health support. Although service dogs are often linked with physical disabilities, PSDs stand apart with their specialized training to assist individuals with mental illnesses. From depression and anxiety to post-t [...]
For many people, flying is a stressful process. Checking in at a busy airport, finding the right gate on time, and enduring a cramped flight can overwhelm anyone. For people who have a mental health disorder, the experience of traveling is especially anxiety-inducing. Having a ps [...]
Unlike emotional support animals (ESA), you can take a psychiatric service dog (PSD) anywhere a service dog can go. Whether it’s on an airplane, in a hotel, or out in a public park, a psychiatric service dog can accompany its handler just about anywhere. What is a Psychiatric Ser [...]
Flying with your dog can be stressful — you don’t want to risk sending them in a crate with baggage. If the airline can lose your luggage, they can lose your dog. Before January 2021, you were allowed to fly with your dog in the cabin of the plane if you qualified for an Emotiona [...]
The sunny Golden State of California is known for its beautiful Pacific Coast beaches and its Hollywood magic. The state is also home to almost 40 million people. According to the California Health Care Foundation, one of the most common health conditions identified in California [...]
There are significant differences between a service animal and an emotional support animal (ESA), but they have one major thing in common—to help people with a disorder or a disability overcome their hardships. Even though both ESA and service animals are assistance animals, thei [...]
Are you wondering which airlines accept psychiatric service dogs (PSD)? The great news is that if you’re flying domestically within the United States or between the U.S. and an international destination, then your service dog must be allowed to board free of charge. If you [...]
Any dog owner knows having a dog around can make life brighter. For people who have an emotional or mental disorder, the benefits of owning a dog go beyond tail wagging and face licking—their dog can help save their life. Emotional support animals and psychiatric service dogs are [...]
If you’re currently seeing a therapist or a doctor to treat an emotional or mental condition, then you might be wondering, "Do I qualify for a psychiatric service dog?" The answer isn’t cut and dry, but there are a few facts about psychiatric service dogs that help you determine [...]
Service dog owners are granted many legal rights in the United States. They are allowed in places many pets normally can’t go, including the cabin of airplanes free of charge. When most people think of service dogs, they picture dogs that help people with physical disabilities li [...]