Yes, you can make your dog an emotional support dog as long as a mental health professional licensed for your state writes you an ESA letter. This guide walks you through the process step by step if you want to make your dog an emotional support dog. No matter where you live, we can help turn your dog into an emotional support dog that can live in no-pet buildings free of charge.  1. Evaluate whether your dog is suitable as an ESA There’s a great chance your current dog can become an emotional support animal. ESAs don’t have any specific breed, size, or age requirements. What matters most is that your dog is well-behaved and helps support your mental health needs. While service dogs need extensive specialized training, ESAs simply need to have good manners — things like basic obedience, being calm around others, and not being aggressive.  If your dog is generally well-behaved and you have a mental health condition that an ESA would help with your current furry friend could be a perfect candidate. Your dog’s main job will be providing emotional comfort and support, so their temperament and your bond with them are what really count.  2. Talk to a licensed professional about whether an ESA is right for you ESA laws require ESA letters to come from licensed mental health professionals like the following:   If you already have a relationship with a licensed provider, that’s the best place to start. If not, online therapists who provide ESA services remotely are a great option for people who face challenges finding help and cannot easily leave their homes or schedule in-person visitations.Regardless of where you turn to for […]