We have this old dog named Dante. He naturally "hugs" people by putting his face between or into closed legs. It's incredibly calming and relaxing for me, so I'm going to be training my dog this! (Along with all of the above)
I trained my senior service dog myself. He does front block (I get anxious if talking with someone and they move closer to me), middle, circle, brings my meds on command, DPT across my lap (I can't handle his weight on my stomach or chest), and behavior disruption (I punch my legs when anxiety is high). He is now semi retired and I have a puppy to train and hope he can learn these things as well. Puppy is 10 months old and learning circle and DPT at the moment. He does DPT a bit different than my senior dog but seems to be getting it. The puppy is a mix of 3 bully breeds and different to train from my other from my other dog. He is not treat motivated. Would I be able to message you with questions as his training progresses? We are taking it slow as I want him to still be able to be a puppy.
@@carolmichaud4730 Hey Carol! Sounds like a lovely pup! You are totally right in needing to take it slow and allowing them to be a puppy and grow up! As far as messaging me with questions, unfortunately, I'm not taking any new clients at this time. I highly recommend checking out Atlas Assistance Dogs if you're looking for training help!
My dog gets me up to take my medication if I don’t respond to my alarm in the morning. I sometimes will turn the alarm off or hit snooze when I’m still mostly asleep, or I forget to turn the volume up so I don’t hear it. He sleeps in his crate and if I ignore my alarm, he alerts me that it’s time to get up. It really helps because he’s very persistent and won’t give up even if I keep ignoring him or falling back asleep.
I have three small breed service and emotional support dogs. I am not strong enough to manage a big dog, so I use three small dogs that work together to do different things for me. They do deep pressure therapy for me, and it can take one or all three dogs to provide sufficient pressure to get the blood from my extremities back up to my head and heart. They can also inform me that my blood pressure is dropping, so that I have time to respond and don't end up passing out. They also help with thermal regulation. I have poor thermal regulation, especially when I sleep, and I can end up waking up dozens of times a night if I get too hot or too cold. If the room is too cold, my dogs will cuddle up close to me, keeping me warmer. If the room gets too warm, they will move away from me so I don't overheat. They're more responsive to my temperature needs than an electric blanket or the house's thermostat, so I'm able to sleep more soundly. They can also bring me a blanket or sweater if I need it, or help me find my slippers or whatever I need if they're not able to carry it, themselves. They're invaluable in helping me find my shoes. I tend to misplace them, but they always know where they are. They also interrupt me from doing things that tend to get me emotionally out of balance, like when I'm responding to social media by posting angry responses, or becoming immersed in rumination of the past from PTSD, and they can be very persistent at getting me to stop and focus on them, instead, so that I can calm down and recenter. They also help me with loneliness, which can lead to increased depression. They force me to get up and get moving to help me get exercise and fresh air. And they help me to stick to a daily routine to keep me on track, eating at regular times, taking my medication when it's time, doing routine chores, etc. I have hearing difficulties, and I don't always hear things like alarms going off. They inform me that an alarm is sounding, or the doorbell is ringing, or a pot is boiling over on the stove, or the dryer alarm has gone off. They are invaluable during severe weather, because I can't hear the town's tornado sirens, but they can. They have been trained to howl when they hear the tornado siren. They also are my ears and eyes to be notified that packages have been delivered. Without their help, packages with perishables could freeze and be damaged outside, or medication could get too hot in the mail box or in the sun on my front porch and be damaged, and prompt notification helps to prevent porch pirate thefts. One thing that I have rarely heard about service dogs doing is that all three of my dogs have also been attuned to be able to do Reiki. I haven't needed to train them how to use it, because they seem to just intuitively know. They can identify areas of my body that are in pain and apply Reiki there. They know where I may have bruises or scratches or wounds or infections. My daughter helped with social training for my three dogs, and she took my dogs to a Reiki center, and they had a girl there who was going through a very emotionally difficult experience, and all three of my dogs singled her out and started doing Reiki on her. I've also heard of horses that have been trained to do Reiki as a part of equestrian therapy. Size of the dog does not determine how well they can do Reiki. A big dog and a little dog can both give the same amount of Reiki. Reiki can help with healing, with pain relief, with emotional issues, and so much more. I happen to have access to a Reiki practitioner who does treatments for me in my home, and who also does a lot of work with animals, and all three of my dogs requested her to attune them when she would come to do Reiki on me. You can't force an animal to learn to do Reiki, they have to request to be attuned. But all three of my dogs requested it and cooperated perfectly through the attunement process. So I have three Reiki dogs.
I taught my PSD to get my emergency meds on command (“meds”)…. Then she taught herself how to recognize when I might need them and brings them herself when I’m having a hard time. Smart dog.
I just wanted to say thank you doggy U. You are one of the best sources I’ve found for information regarding service dogs. I’m researching as much information as I can as I’m getting a prospect in a year or so to be a psychiatric service dog to help with my anxiety(also a bit of mobility). I’ve been a fan for almost a year now and I’d love to say thank you ❤️
I’m so glad I could help you along your journey! Have you checked out my free dog training mini course yet? I just put it out last week. You can grab it at doggyu.com :) Thank you for this wonderful note and I wish you the best of luck on your new pup!!
Thank you for the tips! I’m training my dog currently and need to teach him how to manage space. I hate when people stand too close to me at the store, I get so much anxiety. This will really help
Thank you so much! This is so helpful! I will be getting my prospect puppy to train for my anxiety and panic attacks, this helps me learn how to train him!
Helpful video Laura. I'm training my PAD currently. I also use a wheelchair or mobility scooter. This adds another layer of 'complexity' to dog handling/management. Ideas for 'holding space', 'watch my back' in this scenario would be good especially since my girl is only 8kg - a Westie. Thanks for the encouraging content.
I happened upon your website because my sister is dog sitting and this sweet little Labradoodle is bored. I opened up Google, looking for enrichment activities and found the muffin tin game (looks so fun!). I’m so excited to learn about the validity of a psychiatric service dog! 💙🐾 I lost my “emotional support dog”, Boyd, January 6, 2022. I rescued him from Doberman Rescue of North Texas. Not only do I still mourn the loss of my best friend, where I live is not conducive to having a big dog. 🥺 You have given me a little hope back today 🤗 Thank you!
Great video! My dog was and still is trained to be a SD but I’ve stopped working him because having him out in public made things significantly worse. I hate crowds or people standing behind me unfortunately having an SD tends to draw people closer to you and brings a lot more attention to you. By myself I can sneak around with some discomfort but with my SD I was like a shiny beacon and EVERYONE noticed me. Even people with good intentions that just wanted to talk about what kind of SD he is or how he was trained. Having an SD made shopping go from a 20 minute trip to a 45 minute trip. He’s still tasked trained and certain situations like movie theaters, restaurants, bowling, etc are very manageable but shopping is a strong NO. I am very fortunate to not have to leave my apartment often but for everyone else, expect to have to deal with more attention and unfortunately more rude / entitled people
I've had many clients experience the same negatives of having a service dog, who ultimately decided that having a service dog in public made their symptoms worse or their daily life harder. Having an at-home service dog is always an option.
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So glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment 😊 Lots more service dog training info on the service dog training playlist on my channel if you’re looking for more! :)
What's the technical term for when you teach your dog a signal to act like it needs to pee or something similar so that you have an excuse to remove yourself from a situation? I want to teach my service dog that one
@maxkennedy8903 I'm not sure about a term for it, but what I did was I taught my dog a bathroom command- if I tell him "find a spot", he knows he needs to relieve himself if he needs to.
Hi Laura! I am do glad I found your channel!!!! Alvin is my best friend, my companion and my hero. I suffer from PTSD. We git match almost 2 years ago and thanks to him I am able to go out of my house, go shopping and have an almost "normal" life. He use to do the task you explain here . However, due to a crisis I stop getting out and now he is not responding to my stressors the way he did when we get team up. I would love to have him back the way he was and I dont know how to "retraining" him. is there a way I can reach you to have some 1 on 1 training. Thanks Nel
Hi Nel, Welcome to the channel! It sounds like Alvin is amazing :) My first advice would be to contact the organization you got Alvin from directly to get their help with retraining. Unfortunately, as far as one on one sessions, I'm not taking on any clients at this time as I focus on my online resources. That being said, be sure to sign up at DOGGYU.com for my newsletter, as I'm developing a course right now on training behavior interruption/alerts that will be out early next year, and newsletter subscribers will get discounted presale access to that course. I also have this resource available on Pateron that outlines the general framework for teaching a behavior interruption or alert that might be helpful. You can join for as little as $3 and get access to my entire catalogue of training videos, Q&As and more that aren't available on TH-cam. www.patreon.com/posts/service-dog-62115731 Hope that helps and thank you for watching and reaching out!
Hi Laura. As usual all are great tasks. Issue is learning how to KNOW what are all the steps in teaching the tasks. I have really hit a wall with my SDIT when I call "HELP" to come right away to get on me when I am having a meltdown. He is no longer eager to do the task. It makes me so upset. I feel like 'he doesn't care " I did fill out Donna Hills forms. Thanks
Always have his favorite treats on hand if you can. Mark the behavior (whatever you want him to do when you say help) and give the treats immediately. Mark over and over and treat with those super tasty treats (chicken, cheese, hot dogs, dried liver) every time when he does it right. Eventually you can fade out the treats but you will come to condition him to enjoy and perform the behavior right away because he associates it with the food. It’s not that he doesn’t care, it’s just that animals like dogs have different motivators than us and express their love differently. Also do the task in short bursts at first even if it is hard to do mid-episode. Eventually he will be able to do long durations.
@@catgod6531 oh wow, thank you for such a meaningful reply. I am actively seeking How to train a task. I can want him to pick up anything I drop. And get it, pick it up hold it and bring it to me. Some service dog trainer showed every single step until the dog had mastered the entire task and that's really what I'm looking for. I used to be a dog trainer but only for you know house pets Turning that into tasks is not easy at all and with PRT everything has to be broken down and do like manusha. first their nose gets near the Object treat them with high value treats then if The Thing goes near their mouth and on and on and what I'm running into is I am quite disabled Both emotionally and very physically disabled meaning I have chronic illnesses and it takes so much energy out of me to train my little buddy to do everybody to do everything I would love him to do it just is so overwhelming and I don't know who to go to Where I can learn things step-by-step and how to start at the beginning and turn it into a full-blown task. if you know anybody I would love your input I tried Laura's patreon And I could not and was not able to find it and use it it was so frustratin.g anyways again I would so appreciate you reaching out to me and I hope you are doing well and have a Good Night.
I’m getting a puppy and would like to train her to become a psychiatric service dog to help with my anxiety and DPDR. She already has the right personality and temperament for the role, and I’m excited to ensure she serves a purpose beyond being just a pet. I look forward to training her and working together to make a meaningful impact on my well-being.I was also wondering, if you see this, could you provide me with the steps for training my puppy at home and, ultimately, getting her legalized as my service dog?
Sounds like you might benefit from my Service Dog 101 course which will talk extensively about US service dog law, along with other important topics for service dog handlers. It's currently on sale for 25% off using code THANKS25: courses.doggyu.com/p/service-dog-101 Also check out my service dog training playlist.
I actually have two videos on Patreon that show I how I teach those behaviors! You can find them here: Block/Cover: www.patreon.com/posts/block-cover-dog-82717698 Toes: www.patreon.com/posts/toes-service-dog-82422887
One I've been thinking about is when I get stuck because I need processing time, I'd like him to pause and give me time. He's a husky mix but maybe I could teach him that border collie freeze. He does it when approaching dogs to play with from far away, so it's definitely in his genes to stalk friends for fun lolol. I just have to teach him to stalk me when I shut down lol. I'd also like to teach him to get other people to pause as well, like maybe get between me and them. Even better, I'd like him to be able to tell when I need them to hug me instead of stay away lol. Or hug me himself, he's very enormous and fluffy, and just letting me bury my face in that luxurious husky mane has already put a lot of my shattered mental health back together again rofl. Lol sadly I'm frozen when I need to train him what to do, so idk I guess I'll ask my therapists what to fake to look like a convincing freeze lol. When I'm aware of outward signs of shutting down I tend to stop doing them which makes it hard to train a dog (or teach a friend) to recognize it and know what to do.
I will tell you what I did. I have a hard time reaching around myself, and using multiple treats just made the dog stop following when I stopped moving the first treat. My method will not work for everyone, especially if you struggle with getting easily dizzy. I had a treat lure in one hand, and as I moved the lure in a circle, I spun myself slowly. After a few times, I started only turning part of the way. I continued decreasing the amount I would spin. When I got to only spinning 25-50 percent of the way, I added in a second treat to lure the other part of the circle. Eventually, I was able to stand still, and do the two lure method. Once that was going well, I started making an "around" motion with my first hand without a treat, then finishing it off with a lure in the second hand. I hope this helps.
I typically use a front foot target to start this. No video yet but it will definitely be included in my courses so be sure to sign up at DOGGYU.com to get notified. I'll likely be doing a video over on Patreon soon for that as well!
I don't specifically train dogs for seizure alert, so I'd try to find a trainer that specializes in this. however, I have lots of videos on raising service dogs. I recommend you start with this one: th-cam.com/video/G8AjPkj9CxA/w-d-xo.html And this one: th-cam.com/video/tqP9URPqyOI/w-d-xo.html And this one: th-cam.com/video/--POIlmAqJ4/w-d-xo.html All feature GSD pups :)
How do I know if my anxiety is disabiling? My parents say I don’t need a service dog but I could benefit from one. I was just curious about to to know if my anxiety is concerned a disability.
I would like to know how to train a psychiatric service dog to do tasks for auditory/visual hallucinations and to be awaken when having recurring nightmares/bad dreams/night terrors
@Ladybug_322 I have a few suggestions. Teach your dog a 'greet' command- if your dog doesn't comply it means what you are seeing/hearing is a hallucination. In terms of waking you up from a nightmare you have a few options- teach your dog to recognize what you do during a nightmare and then teach your dog how you want them to wake you up. OR, if that doesn't appeal to you, scent train your dog on your cortisol levels which I'm guessing would go up during a nightmare.
@Sweeetsara97 I have a suggestion- teach your dog to recognize an alarm clock and start off with that, and teach your dog how you want him or her to wake you up. I'm not using it as a task but my dog has a "Pavlovian response" to my alarm clock because he knows on days I work it's time to go out to use the bathroom and have breakfast 🤣
Very interesting. For the blocks and pressure tasks, do you train to only a cue or also having the dog do the tasks when needed without a cue, for if you are too far gone to give the cue or have become non verbal?
There always needs to be a cue, even if it's non-verbal. So the dog will need to be able to discern whatever the body or environmental cue would be. For example, when I pick at my hands, that's the cue for deep pressure.
Hi. I need to train my dog to help with my anxiety. She’s a 1 year old yellow lab and has a lot of energy. What would you recommend as the best training to start with.
If you're looking to have a pathway for training, I recommend this video that explains the one I use: th-cam.com/video/3T8Ej_UEK0Y/w-d-xo.html If you're looking for task training and need behavior interruptions or alerts, I recommend my course: courses.doggyu.com/p/bia I also have some other task training videos on my Patreon: Patreon.com/doggyu And I have a video on training Deep Pressure Therapy here: th-cam.com/video/P4F_v8dww0g/w-d-xo.html
I would love to see specific tasks for a schizophrenic person! My biggest issue is talking to people that aren't real, so I would love ideas for what to train with that in public. Anyone can reply with tips or ideas!
I saw a tiktok recently from a guy who trained his dog to "go greet." They would greet the the person if they were there, but if there was no one ther ethe dog would just look up at him and he would know that nobody was there.
Personally I trained “ go check “ when I open a door that has no light on, once she goes in she and looks around she will come to and look at me to let me know no one is there! Came up with that one myself!!
I am looking to get a psychiatric service dog. I was wondering if it is possible to train a rescue dog with the right temperament to learn these tasks, or am I better off to start with a puppy?
There's no hard or fast rule. You want to work on foundation behaviors first and once they have those foundation behaviors, move on to task training. I do not expect a dog to task publicly until 18-24 months depending on the dog and their maturity rate. No weight bearing tasks until they are medically cleared after 2 years old.
I have a service dog, well trained, and some of the behaviors are not being completed as before. Would one of your courses help? Like distraction when I am standing at the counter & dog doesn't pay attention to me. Thanks
I don't have a course that would specifically address that, but these two videos might help with engagement and then working that engagement around distractions: th-cam.com/video/SFTDHi6QCR8/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/M5OANGG342Y/w-d-xo.html
Do you have any videos that deal with training small breed dogs (ie 5-10lbs) to do all the PSD tasks that were mentioned? I’m wondering if small breeds can do most of the items you mentioned (in some capacity) or are some of these tasks limited to only larger breeds to preform? Thanks!!
I do not have any videos using 5-10 lb dogs. There are many tasks that small dogs can do, and others that are limited by their size. For instance, they could retrieve small things, but not large ones, and I wouldn't use a small dog for blocking or any other crowd work because they could easily be stepped on. However, they can be used for alerts and behavior interruption.
Here's a video on my favorite breeds for service dog work generally, that work for most types of service work: th-cam.com/video/rnPUGGzciBQ/w-d-xo.html
That really depends. Generally, owner training costs anywhere from 6k - 20k (including a well-bred dog that's health tested) depending on how much outside help you receive from a trainer. Purchasing an already trained dog can cost anywhere from 10k to 50k. It really depends on a lot of factors.
Hey Pitties n Kitties! Are you on Patreon? I'm doing a deep dive series over there on the retrieve. Oftentimes, how the retrieve is taught can make a different on mouth softness but there's always variation among dogs and you sometimes have to make accommodations for a each individual dog.
Hey MrCurtis! I'm not exactly sure what you're referring to here, but I definitely feed from my hand, out of a bowl, I toss cookies for them to chase after, I use a food robot. I use lots of different reinforcement strategies in my training :)
Hello, my name is natalie and i was recently diagnosed with FND where i have functional seizures and i was hoping to get a service dog to help me but i don’t know if i qualify, i have them a lot and i had to go hybrid in school because of my seizures. Do you think i qualify?
The ADA defines a person with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. It sounds like you meet those qualifications.
@ Thank you so much for you answer I think i’m ready to get a service dog! Where should i get one. i want to buy a program trained dog because it would be too hard to train it by myself and too long for a trainer to start fresh.
I have seen lists that say Pomeranians, Chihuahua, Beagles, and miniature/toy poodles make good psychiatric service dogs. Are there any other small breeds that would work? Would a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel make a good psychiatric service dog?
The breed that fits your need really depends on your task goals. Like I would not generally put beagles or chihuahua's as a broad breed on a small dogs list. The CKC can be a great service dog prospect but you have to really find a solid breeder, as they are prone to health problems so you'd want a breeder that does full health testing for the breed. Check out this resource for more on that: www.doggyu.com/post/2022/05/19/how-to-choose-a-service-dog-breeder/
For sure! You'd want different containers and locations for those meds to help your dog distinguish, and then you'd have to focus on naming them. I'm actually doing a video in a couple weeks on the process of name discrimination for retrieve items, so stay tuned for that!
@@DoggyU yeah one stays in the kitchen and one stays in the bedroom but id have to get different containers they look the same it’s just in the pharmacy bottle
@@foreverJMJ93 Yeah, you'll want to put them in containers to keep your dog safe as well. Check out this video for some more ideas: th-cam.com/video/_vcvu4ZQGMs/w-d-xo.html
Im trying to learn how to train my dog to interrupt PTSD induced night terrors, but in some instances, I'm up and running around during a nightmare, screaming and crying before I snap back to reality. Is there any way I could help train to interrupt these?
What tasks would you recommend for a kid with ODD, ADHD, SPD, Adjustment Disorder with slow processing speed and also potential migraines? I know that's a lot, but it's our life right now. We just applied for a dog today. Deep pressure therapy and chill him before an outburst are two we are seeking and to stop certain behaviors but curious to know others you would think.
Hey Shannon! So, because I don't know your child, I can't give recommendations that would work for them. I highly recommend working with an experienced service dog trainer, in conjunction with your child's medical team to develop tasks and therapies that would work for your child's specific situation. In general some tasks that others may use for conditions listed above might be behavior interruption, medical alert and response, medication retrieve, turning off the lights, grounding behaviors. I have a few videos that may be helpful: Top 5 Psych Tasks (many tasks here that might be applicable): th-cam.com/video/FzKAtk8gH1g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ybQUbzfZBH1VuzvL Migraine Alert and Response: th-cam.com/video/aa71FM3HZ-o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5l0koyV0rZd9HRN4 Medication Reminder and Retrieve: th-cam.com/video/_vcvu4ZQGMs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SkPNfCBiY8A4-qAq Hope that helps!
Actually your reply is what I was looking for...general recommendations that could potentially work. It confirms the things we were looking into is the right direction. Looks like we are pointed in the right direction. We just applied with a service dog organization. Thanks.
I think the best task to teach your service animal for autism spectrum disorder is crowd control and also any task that has to do with the sensory stimuli and processing challenges as well. I am a first time service dog handler. I have been training Freja as an autism spectrum disorder assistance dog since she was five months old. I am very high functioning ,so it Is hard for me to distinguish what type of task I need to train or focus on training for Freja.
I have a short video of one method here: th-cam.com/video/uLgk45u4dRQ/w-d-xo.html You can always go to my channel and search my library - there's more than 100 videos! I'm also teaching a different and more thorough method, specifically for service dog tasking in my new course that's currently on pre-sale at 35% off. You can find it here: courses.doggyu.com/p/bia
Hi, I’m looking for good recommendations for a service vest. I ordered one from Amazon but it doesn’t fit my mini-Aussie. Thanks in advance for your help!
Wake you up from a nightmare, i got plenty of those. But how does your dog know that you have a nightmare, or know the difference between a nightmare and a pleasant dream.
Typically night terrors involve a lot of movement, vocalizations etc. That is what you would train the dog to cue off of it wake you up. Most people having pleasant dreams don't vocalize/shake/etc. from them. Hope that helps!
@@DoggyU well if I want to teach her that, I first need to teach her to leave me alone in the bedroom, so I can sleep in the first time 😁 Actually would really like to have her in the bedroom with me. But I don't know how to train her to behave in the bedroom.
Hi there's obviously a bunch of reasons for nightmares. So when I'm about to say may not help but it might there's thing called LUCID DREAMING a friend taught it to me when I was really young it got rid of my nightmares. What it amounts to as you're waking train yourself on an average dream don't wake up stay in your dream state but control the dream , say you're sliding down a hill in your dream and you're about to hit the water in your dream. Now imagine ( make an imagining) you're coming towards a little ledge and imagine you're able to scooch over to land on the little ledge. It works really well once you get the hang of it maybe read up on it a little bit more I don't know if I'm describing it completely right but you can control your dreams.
@whiteeagle8140 in addition to everything DoggyU said, dogs can also be trained to sense your cortisol levels which I'm guessing would go up during a nightmare.
I'm interested in training my dog to be a psychiatric service dog for severe anxiety but I am not sure whether he would be a good service dog. We are very close but he is a German Shepherd Alaskan Malamute and so he is stubborn and doesn't want to do what he doesn't want to do. He already knows to put his head in my lap and to sit between my legs when I sit, his heel is good and he is calm. We are currently working on dog reactivity since he was attacked repeatedly. He is becoming so much better but his hackles still rise when we are in close quarters with another dog. What are signs that a dog wouldn't be a good service dog?
Hi Melanie, It's best to get your dog evaluated by an experienced and professional trainer, in person so they can give you accurate information about your particular dog. That being said, unfortunately, reactivity/inability to be comfortable working around other dogs is not an appropriate trait for service dogs as they need to work in close quarters with other dogs frequently.
@@DoggyU Okay, thank you for the advice and quick response! I am aware reactivity is unacceptable, that's why I am working on it with him. We used to compete in showmanship, obedience, and agility alongside other dogs, so I aim to get him where he once was (ignoring other dogs in close quarters). Or, am I misunderstanding as in a once reactive dog cannot become a service dog even if he is no longer reactive?
Reactivity is the symptom of the underlying feelings of fear, anxiety, stress. You would need to change those underlying feelings, not the reactivity itself, around other dogs for them to be a candidate. There's just so many times the service dog is put into very uncomfortable situations with other dogs. Most dogs will not change those underlying feelings enough at close range to be happy working as a service dog, but it is possible for some dogs. Additionally, as the handler, you should not have to be worried if another dog or service dog comes close by. Especially with a GSD, big feelings can be problematic, so it really is on a case by case basis. @@melaniemaitre8983
okay, good to know, thank you! My dog has been showing consistent and substantial improvement in his behavior. He hasn't reacted to any dogs for weeks now, and I'm really happy that I've been able to keep his attention around other dogs. We are also going to attend group walks with our local trainer. That would be really unfortunate if I couldn't get him back to where he once was before someone let their dog hurt him.@@DoggyU
I do not have a service dog in training at this time. I have my fully trained service dog, and will be adding a service dog prospect sometime this year.
the older i get, my disability is really effecting me. my depression and anxiety has gotten so bad. dr says its treatment resistant. what would be best for the depression and anxiety? blaz my half serbian rottie and half American akita is doing great with learning to walk with n help with some things like pick up n hand to me. by the way i lost both legs as a baby. I'm 50 now. my arms are in really bad shape from overuse. I'm a above knee on left and a hip disarticulation on the right. thank you
It's best to work directly with your medical team and a service dog trainer to determine what tasks would be best. You are an expert on your disability so having discussions with people who know your situation is a great way to determine what tasks to train (while also taking into account your dog's natural strengths).
Is 3 years old, too old to be trained as a service dog? My doctor recently recommended a service dog for me, but I already have 2 dogs. I would like to try training the 3 year old.
3 would be the upper limit of when I would start training. What's more important than age is their temperment, health, and comfortability with novelty. This video should help with self-assessing your current pup: th-cam.com/video/I_oC3hCRYDQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=htOQDYeHYYmk_c3S Happy Training!
I have a service dog in training. Problem is he’s to smart for his own good. Is a mix of lab, border collie, and shepherd. From I’ve been told. Problem is, he loves to play keep away with anything he gets. Even working with another trainer has helped very little. I really need him to pick up and grab things for me. I’m disabled and not able to bend down to get things much anymore. A bit of background; he’s beyond food modavated, but is clever. He will try to get the food then grab the item that I’m trying to take. I want to put him through school but until I can get an income of some sort I’m shit out of luck
I highly recommend Donna Hill's retrieve training course. It's very inexpensive and will help you shape a useful retrieve. I also just released the first part of my retrieve deep dive series for free. Details are in this video: th-cam.com/video/z2OXnRy7MwY/w-d-xo.html
👉What tasks do you want to train your psychiatric service dog to do? What ones do they already know?
We have this old dog named Dante. He naturally "hugs" people by putting his face between or into closed legs. It's incredibly calming and relaxing for me, so I'm going to be training my dog this! (Along with all of the above)
@@danger_inferno8123 Awesome! Happy Training!
I trained my senior service dog myself. He does front block (I get anxious if talking with someone and they move closer to me), middle, circle, brings my meds on command, DPT across my lap (I can't handle his weight on my stomach or chest), and behavior disruption (I punch my legs when anxiety is high). He is now semi retired and I have a puppy to train and hope he can learn these things as well. Puppy is 10 months old and learning circle and DPT at the moment. He does DPT a bit different than my senior dog but seems to be getting it. The puppy is a mix of 3 bully breeds and different to train from my other from my other dog. He is not treat motivated. Would I be able to message you with questions as his training progresses? We are taking it slow as I want him to still be able to be a puppy.
@@carolmichaud4730 Hey Carol! Sounds like a lovely pup! You are totally right in needing to take it slow and allowing them to be a puppy and grow up!
As far as messaging me with questions, unfortunately, I'm not taking any new clients at this time. I highly recommend checking out Atlas Assistance Dogs if you're looking for training help!
My dog gets me up to take my medication if I don’t respond to my alarm in the morning.
I sometimes will turn the alarm off or hit snooze when I’m still mostly asleep, or I forget to turn the volume up so I don’t hear it.
He sleeps in his crate and if I ignore my alarm, he alerts me that it’s time to get up. It really helps because he’s very persistent and won’t give up even if I keep ignoring him or falling back asleep.
I have three small breed service and emotional support dogs. I am not strong enough to manage a big dog, so I use three small dogs that work together to do different things for me. They do deep pressure therapy for me, and it can take one or all three dogs to provide sufficient pressure to get the blood from my extremities back up to my head and heart. They can also inform me that my blood pressure is dropping, so that I have time to respond and don't end up passing out. They also help with thermal regulation. I have poor thermal regulation, especially when I sleep, and I can end up waking up dozens of times a night if I get too hot or too cold. If the room is too cold, my dogs will cuddle up close to me, keeping me warmer. If the room gets too warm, they will move away from me so I don't overheat. They're more responsive to my temperature needs than an electric blanket or the house's thermostat, so I'm able to sleep more soundly. They can also bring me a blanket or sweater if I need it, or help me find my slippers or whatever I need if they're not able to carry it, themselves. They're invaluable in helping me find my shoes. I tend to misplace them, but they always know where they are. They also interrupt me from doing things that tend to get me emotionally out of balance, like when I'm responding to social media by posting angry responses, or becoming immersed in rumination of the past from PTSD, and they can be very persistent at getting me to stop and focus on them, instead, so that I can calm down and recenter. They also help me with loneliness, which can lead to increased depression. They force me to get up and get moving to help me get exercise and fresh air. And they help me to stick to a daily routine to keep me on track, eating at regular times, taking my medication when it's time, doing routine chores, etc. I have hearing difficulties, and I don't always hear things like alarms going off. They inform me that an alarm is sounding, or the doorbell is ringing, or a pot is boiling over on the stove, or the dryer alarm has gone off. They are invaluable during severe weather, because I can't hear the town's tornado sirens, but they can. They have been trained to howl when they hear the tornado siren. They also are my ears and eyes to be notified that packages have been delivered. Without their help, packages with perishables could freeze and be damaged outside, or medication could get too hot in the mail box or in the sun on my front porch and be damaged, and prompt notification helps to prevent porch pirate thefts.
One thing that I have rarely heard about service dogs doing is that all three of my dogs have also been attuned to be able to do Reiki. I haven't needed to train them how to use it, because they seem to just intuitively know. They can identify areas of my body that are in pain and apply Reiki there. They know where I may have bruises or scratches or wounds or infections. My daughter helped with social training for my three dogs, and she took my dogs to a Reiki center, and they had a girl there who was going through a very emotionally difficult experience, and all three of my dogs singled her out and started doing Reiki on her. I've also heard of horses that have been trained to do Reiki as a part of equestrian therapy. Size of the dog does not determine how well they can do Reiki. A big dog and a little dog can both give the same amount of Reiki. Reiki can help with healing, with pain relief, with emotional issues, and so much more. I happen to have access to a Reiki practitioner who does treatments for me in my home, and who also does a lot of work with animals, and all three of my dogs requested her to attune them when she would come to do Reiki on me. You can't force an animal to learn to do Reiki, they have to request to be attuned. But all three of my dogs requested it and cooperated perfectly through the attunement process. So I have three Reiki dogs.
I have an ACD that taught himself to be a service dog when I developed lupus. He also stands in front/behind when he feels I need it .
I taught my PSD to get my emergency meds on command (“meds”)…. Then she taught herself how to recognize when I might need them and brings them herself when I’m having a hard time. Smart dog.
I just wanted to say thank you doggy U. You are one of the best sources I’ve found for information regarding service dogs. I’m researching as much information as I can as I’m getting a prospect in a year or so to be a psychiatric service dog to help with my anxiety(also a bit of mobility). I’ve been a fan for almost a year now and I’d love to say thank you ❤️
I’m so glad I could help you along your journey! Have you checked out my free dog training mini course yet? I just put it out last week. You can grab it at doggyu.com :)
Thank you for this wonderful note and I wish you the best of luck on your new pup!!
Im actually cryimg i was unaware of the grounding tasks thats beautiful
Thank you for the tips! I’m training my dog currently and need to teach him how to manage space. I hate when people stand too close to me at the store, I get so much anxiety. This will really help
So glad this was helpful! Definitely check out my full service dog training playlist for more videos! :)
Thank you so much! This is so helpful! I will be getting my prospect puppy to train for my anxiety and panic attacks, this helps me learn how to train him!
Hey Diana! Welcome to the channel! I'm so glad the videos have been helpful and I wish you the best of luck with your new prospect and teammate!
Helpful video Laura. I'm training my PAD currently. I also use a wheelchair or mobility scooter. This adds another layer of 'complexity' to dog handling/management. Ideas for 'holding space', 'watch my back' in this scenario would be good especially since my girl is only 8kg - a Westie. Thanks for the encouraging content.
Would love to teach my dog these tasks. They would be so helpful for me.
Ive got a 5 month old cane corso that im training to do service work. Your videos are exceptional in helping us. Thank you.
Alex, I'm so glad you're finding the videos helpful! Happy Training!
Love the Heelers! Mine runs me wild.
She's actually an Australian Koolie, but similar in a lot of ways - more sensitive and independent. I have a heeler mix as well! Great dogs!
I happened upon your website because my sister is dog sitting and this sweet little Labradoodle is bored. I opened up Google, looking for enrichment activities and found the muffin tin game (looks so fun!). I’m so excited to learn about the validity of a psychiatric service dog! 💙🐾 I lost my “emotional support dog”, Boyd, January 6, 2022. I rescued him from Doberman Rescue of North Texas. Not only do I still mourn the loss of my best friend, where I live is not conducive to having a big dog. 🥺 You have given me a little hope back today 🤗 Thank you!
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Great video! My dog was and still is trained to be a SD but I’ve stopped working him because having him out in public made things significantly worse. I hate crowds or people standing behind me unfortunately having an SD tends to draw people closer to you and brings a lot more attention to you. By myself I can sneak around with some discomfort but with my SD I was like a shiny beacon and EVERYONE noticed me. Even people with good intentions that just wanted to talk about what kind of SD he is or how he was trained. Having an SD made shopping go from a 20 minute trip to a 45 minute trip. He’s still tasked trained and certain situations like movie theaters, restaurants, bowling, etc are very manageable but shopping is a strong NO. I am very fortunate to not have to leave my apartment often but for everyone else, expect to have to deal with more attention and unfortunately more rude / entitled people
I've had many clients experience the same negatives of having a service dog, who ultimately decided that having a service dog in public made their symptoms worse or their daily life harder. Having an at-home service dog is always an option.
@moonmoon7319 that's definitely the thing about service dogs for the anxiety that comes with PTSD- it'll either help or make it worse.
The dog boop is what got me to boop the like button ❤
thank you! :)
The Patreon channel for Doggy U service dog training with in depth clips sounds terrific.
Thank you for sharing useful clips.
Thanks Epsilon! Definitely check it out! It's $3 to join and you can cancel anytime :)
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What a wonderful dog
My dog is being trained but she did wake me up and made me feel better after a nightmare
I really need to get Patty retrieving…..not for service dog tasks, but for general playing. I will be watching that video series!
Omg! I'm sp glad I found your video!! Thank you!! Wonderful
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment 😊
Lots more service dog training info on the service dog training playlist on my channel if you’re looking for more! :)
What's the technical term for when you teach your dog a signal to act like it needs to pee or something similar so that you have an excuse to remove yourself from a situation? I want to teach my service dog that one
@maxkennedy8903 I'm not sure about a term for it, but what I did was I taught my dog a bathroom command- if I tell him "find a spot", he knows he needs to relieve himself if he needs to.
Hi Laura! I am do glad I found your channel!!!! Alvin is my best friend, my companion and my hero. I suffer from PTSD. We git match almost 2 years ago and thanks to him I am able to go out of my house, go shopping and have an almost "normal" life.
He use to do the task you explain here . However, due to a crisis I stop getting out and now he is not responding to my stressors the way he did when we get team up. I would love to have him back the way he was and I dont know how to "retraining" him. is there a way I can reach you to have some 1 on 1 training. Thanks Nel
Hi Nel,
Welcome to the channel! It sounds like Alvin is amazing :)
My first advice would be to contact the organization you got Alvin from directly to get their help with retraining.
Unfortunately, as far as one on one sessions, I'm not taking on any clients at this time as I focus on my online resources. That being said, be sure to sign up at DOGGYU.com for my newsletter, as I'm developing a course right now on training behavior interruption/alerts that will be out early next year, and newsletter subscribers will get discounted presale access to that course.
I also have this resource available on Pateron that outlines the general framework for teaching a behavior interruption or alert that might be helpful. You can join for as little as $3 and get access to my entire catalogue of training videos, Q&As and more that aren't available on TH-cam. www.patreon.com/posts/service-dog-62115731
Hope that helps and thank you for watching and reaching out!
Hi Laura. As usual all are great tasks. Issue is learning how to KNOW what are all the steps in teaching the tasks. I have really hit a wall with my SDIT when I call "HELP" to come right away to get on me when I am having a meltdown. He is no longer eager to do the task. It makes me so upset. I feel like 'he doesn't care "
I did fill out Donna Hills forms. Thanks
Always have his favorite treats on hand if you can. Mark the behavior (whatever you want him to do when you say help) and give the treats immediately. Mark over and over and treat with those super tasty treats (chicken, cheese, hot dogs, dried liver) every time when he does it right. Eventually you can fade out the treats but you will come to condition him to enjoy and perform the behavior right away because he associates it with the food. It’s not that he doesn’t care, it’s just that animals like dogs have different motivators than us and express their love differently. Also do the task in short bursts at first even if it is hard to do mid-episode. Eventually he will be able to do long durations.
@@catgod6531 oh wow, thank you for such a meaningful reply. I am actively seeking How to train a task. I can want him to pick up anything I drop. And get it, pick it up hold it and bring it to me. Some service dog trainer showed every single step until the dog had mastered the entire task and that's really what I'm looking for. I used to be a dog trainer but only for you know house pets Turning that into tasks is not easy at all and with PRT everything has to be broken down and do like manusha. first their nose gets near the Object treat them with high value treats then if The Thing goes near their mouth and on and on and what I'm running into is I am quite disabled Both emotionally and very physically disabled meaning I have chronic illnesses and it takes so much energy out of me to train my little buddy to do everybody to do everything I would love him to do it just is so overwhelming and I don't know who to go to Where I can learn things step-by-step and how to start at the beginning and turn it into a full-blown task. if you know anybody I would love your input I tried Laura's patreon And I could not and was not able to find it and use it it was so frustratin.g anyways again I would so appreciate you reaching out to me and I hope you are doing well and have a Good Night.
How would you train the dog the difference between not getting up on the couch, except when doing deep pressure therapy?
I’m getting a puppy and would like to train her to become a psychiatric service dog to help with my anxiety and DPDR. She already has the right personality and temperament for the role, and I’m excited to ensure she serves a purpose beyond being just a pet. I look forward to training her and working together to make a meaningful impact on my well-being.I was also wondering, if you see this, could you provide me with the steps for training my puppy at home and, ultimately, getting her legalized as my service dog?
Sounds like you might benefit from my Service Dog 101 course which will talk extensively about US service dog law, along with other important topics for service dog handlers. It's currently on sale for 25% off using code THANKS25: courses.doggyu.com/p/service-dog-101
Also check out my service dog training playlist.
I’d love a video on the task toes and block!
I actually have two videos on Patreon that show I how I teach those behaviors! You can find them here:
Block/Cover: www.patreon.com/posts/block-cover-dog-82717698
Toes: www.patreon.com/posts/toes-service-dog-82422887
One I've been thinking about is when I get stuck because I need processing time, I'd like him to pause and give me time. He's a husky mix but maybe I could teach him that border collie freeze. He does it when approaching dogs to play with from far away, so it's definitely in his genes to stalk friends for fun lolol. I just have to teach him to stalk me when I shut down lol. I'd also like to teach him to get other people to pause as well, like maybe get between me and them. Even better, I'd like him to be able to tell when I need them to hug me instead of stay away lol. Or hug me himself, he's very enormous and fluffy, and just letting me bury my face in that luxurious husky mane has already put a lot of my shattered mental health back together again rofl. Lol sadly I'm frozen when I need to train him what to do, so idk I guess I'll ask my therapists what to fake to look like a convincing freeze lol. When I'm aware of outward signs of shutting down I tend to stop doing them which makes it hard to train a dog (or teach a friend) to recognize it and know what to do.
Just a question:
How do you teach your dog circle? Thank you and I just love your videos 💜
Start with a lure then slowly fade out
I will tell you what I did. I have a hard time reaching around myself, and using multiple treats just made the dog stop following when I stopped moving the first treat. My method will not work for everyone, especially if you struggle with getting easily dizzy. I had a treat lure in one hand, and as I moved the lure in a circle, I spun myself slowly. After a few times, I started only turning part of the way. I continued decreasing the amount I would spin. When I got to only spinning 25-50 percent of the way, I added in a second treat to lure the other part of the circle. Eventually, I was able to stand still, and do the two lure method. Once that was going well, I started making an "around" motion with my first hand without a treat, then finishing it off with a lure in the second hand. I hope this helps.
@@pittiesnkitties1216 thank you!
I typically use a front foot target to start this. No video yet but it will definitely be included in my courses so be sure to sign up at DOGGYU.com to get notified. I'll likely be doing a video over on Patreon soon for that as well!
Thank you!
You're welcome Blake! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
My therapy dog 🐕 went to rainbow bridge ive been lost & have very little income ARE THERE AGENCIES THAT HELP COVER COST TO OBTAIN NEW THERAPY DOG?
amazing. love it
I am so glad to have found your channel. ❤
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I’m getting a German shepherd real soon I wanna train her how to alert me when I’m bout to have a seizure I need tips and advice
I don't specifically train dogs for seizure alert, so I'd try to find a trainer that specializes in this. however, I have lots of videos on raising service dogs. I recommend you start with this one: th-cam.com/video/G8AjPkj9CxA/w-d-xo.html
And this one: th-cam.com/video/tqP9URPqyOI/w-d-xo.html
And this one: th-cam.com/video/--POIlmAqJ4/w-d-xo.html
All feature GSD pups :)
How do I know if my anxiety is disabiling? My parents say I don’t need a service dog but I could benefit from one. I was just curious about to to know if my anxiety is concerned a disability.
Thank you very much. I really appreciate this.
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for taking the time to comment Penny!
I would like to know how to train a psychiatric service dog to do tasks for auditory/visual hallucinations and to be awaken when having recurring nightmares/bad dreams/night terrors
I don't have videos on these specific tasks at this time. I believe Cooperative Canine might have a course that addresses at least night terrors.
@Ladybug_322 I have a few suggestions. Teach your dog a 'greet' command- if your dog doesn't comply it means what you are seeing/hearing is a hallucination. In terms of waking you up from a nightmare you have a few options- teach your dog to recognize what you do during a nightmare and then teach your dog how you want them to wake you up. OR, if that doesn't appeal to you, scent train your dog on your cortisol levels which I'm guessing would go up during a nightmare.
@shawnsegebarth6707 Thanks for that advice
@@Ladybug_322 no problem :)
Awesome video. I work as MH counselor; and could.probably use one of my own.
Thank you for this video!
Your welcome Leamondrop! Thanks for taking the time to comment :)
This was so helpful. Thank you!
So glad you found it helpful!
Do you have a video on how to teach my dog to wake me up in the morning?
I do not but I'll add it to the list of requests.
@Sweeetsara97 I have a suggestion- teach your dog to recognize an alarm clock and start off with that, and teach your dog how you want him or her to wake you up. I'm not using it as a task but my dog has a "Pavlovian response" to my alarm clock because he knows on days I work it's time to go out to use the bathroom and have breakfast 🤣
Very interesting. For the blocks and pressure tasks, do you train to only a cue or also having the dog do the tasks when needed without a cue, for if you are too far gone to give the cue or have become non verbal?
There always needs to be a cue, even if it's non-verbal. So the dog will need to be able to discern whatever the body or environmental cue would be. For example, when I pick at my hands, that's the cue for deep pressure.
Hi. I need to train my dog to help with my anxiety. She’s a 1 year old yellow lab and has a lot of energy. What would you recommend as the best training to start with.
If you're looking to have a pathway for training, I recommend this video that explains the one I use: th-cam.com/video/3T8Ej_UEK0Y/w-d-xo.html
If you're looking for task training and need behavior interruptions or alerts, I recommend my course: courses.doggyu.com/p/bia
I also have some other task training videos on my Patreon: Patreon.com/doggyu
And I have a video on training Deep Pressure Therapy here: th-cam.com/video/P4F_v8dww0g/w-d-xo.html
I would love to see specific tasks for a schizophrenic person! My biggest issue is talking to people that aren't real, so I would love ideas for what to train with that in public. Anyone can reply with tips or ideas!
I saw a tiktok recently from a guy who trained his dog to "go greet." They would greet the the person if they were there, but if there was no one ther ethe dog would just look up at him and he would know that nobody was there.
@@SharonRaeRyan oh that's a great idea! I'll have to do that on top of other tips
Personally I trained “ go check “ when I open a door that has no light on, once she goes in she and looks around she will come to and look at me to let me know no one is there! Came up with that one myself!!
@@Dakotathesdit-zc6qp oh that's cool! I'll try that, too!! Tysm!
@@questionablejudgement3137 your welcome!!
I am looking to get a psychiatric service dog. I was wondering if it is possible to train a rescue dog with the right temperament to learn these tasks, or am I better off to start with a puppy?
Hi AJ - I just did a whole video that should really help with answering that question: th-cam.com/video/HnOAIxIQoew/w-d-xo.html
Just subbed to you. Interesting content. Thanks.
Hi Dreamgaits! Welcome to the channel and thank you for subscribing! Happy Training!
What breed is the dog shown in medicine retrieval
I believe both my Australian Koolie (black and grey merle) and a Miniature American Shepherd (tri-colored) are shown.
How old should your dog be could you do do each training??
There's no hard or fast rule. You want to work on foundation behaviors first and once they have those foundation behaviors, move on to task training. I do not expect a dog to task publicly until 18-24 months depending on the dog and their maturity rate. No weight bearing tasks until they are medically cleared after 2 years old.
I have a service dog, well trained, and some of the behaviors are not being completed as before. Would one of your courses help? Like distraction when I am standing at the counter & dog doesn't pay attention to me. Thanks
I don't have a course that would specifically address that, but these two videos might help with engagement and then working that engagement around distractions:
th-cam.com/video/SFTDHi6QCR8/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/M5OANGG342Y/w-d-xo.html
Do you have any videos that deal with training small breed dogs (ie 5-10lbs) to do all the PSD tasks that were mentioned? I’m wondering if small breeds can do most of the items you mentioned (in some capacity) or are some of these tasks limited to only larger breeds to preform? Thanks!!
I do not have any videos using 5-10 lb dogs. There are many tasks that small dogs can do, and others that are limited by their size. For instance, they could retrieve small things, but not large ones, and I wouldn't use a small dog for blocking or any other crowd work because they could easily be stepped on. However, they can be used for alerts and behavior interruption.
What type of dog do you recommend for a person with Dissociative Identity Disorder?
Here's a video on my favorite breeds for service dog work generally, that work for most types of service work: th-cam.com/video/rnPUGGzciBQ/w-d-xo.html
How much does it cost to train a Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) for someone suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
That really depends. Generally, owner training costs anywhere from 6k - 20k (including a well-bred dog that's health tested) depending on how much outside help you receive from a trainer. Purchasing an already trained dog can cost anywhere from 10k to 50k. It really depends on a lot of factors.
A couple of things that I'm struggling to teach is "watch my back" and using a soft mouth for retrievals such as medication and water bottle.
Hey Pitties n Kitties! Are you on Patreon? I'm doing a deep dive series over there on the retrieve. Oftentimes, how the retrieve is taught can make a different on mouth softness but there's always variation among dogs and you sometimes have to make accommodations for a each individual dog.
@@DoggyU I'm not currently on patreon, but I am looking into it. Sounds like it may be a great option for me.
I just wanted to ask with regards to the chin rest on the leg, how do I do this with a small dog??
Chin rest in this fashion wouldn't work with a smaller dog. You could do a chin to foot rest, or use another behavior or alert.
Ok thanks for the suggestions 😊😊
Do you teach feeding the dog out of your hand, or holding the bowl?
Hey MrCurtis! I'm not exactly sure what you're referring to here, but I definitely feed from my hand, out of a bowl, I toss cookies for them to chase after, I use a food robot. I use lots of different reinforcement strategies in my training :)
Question. Mom snd i want our dog to fetch our med bags on command, but how do you teach them to do it only when you want it?
Hello, my name is natalie and i was recently diagnosed with FND where i have functional seizures and i was hoping to get a service dog to help me but i don’t know if i qualify, i have them a lot and i had to go hybrid in school because of my seizures. Do you think i qualify?
The ADA defines a person with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity.
It sounds like you meet those qualifications.
@ Thank you so much for you answer I think i’m ready to get a service dog! Where should i get one. i want to buy a program trained dog because it would be too hard to train it by myself and too long for a trainer to start fresh.
I have seen lists that say Pomeranians, Chihuahua, Beagles, and miniature/toy poodles make good psychiatric service dogs. Are there any other small breeds that would work?
Would a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel make a good psychiatric service dog?
The breed that fits your need really depends on your task goals. Like I would not generally put beagles or chihuahua's as a broad breed on a small dogs list. The CKC can be a great service dog prospect but you have to really find a solid breeder, as they are prone to health problems so you'd want a breeder that does full health testing for the breed. Check out this resource for more on that: www.doggyu.com/post/2022/05/19/how-to-choose-a-service-dog-breeder/
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Thanks 😊
Can you train them to get certain meds at certain times? So like ADHD meds in the morning and anxiety meds at night?
For sure! You'd want different containers and locations for those meds to help your dog distinguish, and then you'd have to focus on naming them. I'm actually doing a video in a couple weeks on the process of name discrimination for retrieve items, so stay tuned for that!
@@DoggyU yeah one stays in the kitchen and one stays in the bedroom but id have to get different containers they look the same it’s just in the pharmacy bottle
@@foreverJMJ93 Yeah, you'll want to put them in containers to keep your dog safe as well. Check out this video for some more ideas: th-cam.com/video/_vcvu4ZQGMs/w-d-xo.html
My furbaby used to lick my tears without being trained to and it had the most comforting effect
Im trying to learn how to train my dog to interrupt PTSD induced night terrors, but in some instances, I'm up and running around during a nightmare, screaming and crying before I snap back to reality. Is there any way I could help train to interrupt these?
This is likely a possibility - I would work with a qualified service dog trainer to train your dog to your specific situation.
What tasks would you recommend for a kid with ODD, ADHD, SPD, Adjustment Disorder with slow processing speed and also potential migraines? I know that's a lot, but it's our life right now. We just applied for a dog today. Deep pressure therapy and chill him before an outburst are two we are seeking and to stop certain behaviors but curious to know others you would think.
Hey Shannon! So, because I don't know your child, I can't give recommendations that would work for them. I highly recommend working with an experienced service dog trainer, in conjunction with your child's medical team to develop tasks and therapies that would work for your child's specific situation.
In general some tasks that others may use for conditions listed above might be behavior interruption, medical alert and response, medication retrieve, turning off the lights, grounding behaviors. I have a few videos that may be helpful:
Top 5 Psych Tasks (many tasks here that might be applicable): th-cam.com/video/FzKAtk8gH1g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ybQUbzfZBH1VuzvL
Migraine Alert and Response: th-cam.com/video/aa71FM3HZ-o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5l0koyV0rZd9HRN4
Medication Reminder and Retrieve: th-cam.com/video/_vcvu4ZQGMs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SkPNfCBiY8A4-qAq
Hope that helps!
Actually your reply is what I was looking for...general recommendations that could potentially work. It confirms the things we were looking into is the right direction. Looks like we are pointed in the right direction. We just applied with a service dog organization. Thanks.
@@shannonlightle4931 Excellent! I wish you the best of luck on your service dog journey!
I think the best task to teach your service animal for autism spectrum disorder is crowd control and also any task that has to do with the sensory stimuli and processing challenges as well. I am a first time service dog handler. I have been training Freja as an autism spectrum disorder assistance dog since she was five months old. I am very high functioning ,so it
Is hard for me to distinguish what type of task I need to train or focus on training for Freja.
My new puppy is a Rottweiler great Pyrenees mix... do you know if either of those breeds make good service dogs?
Any dog can if you train enough
How do you train chin rest?
I have a short video of one method here: th-cam.com/video/uLgk45u4dRQ/w-d-xo.html
You can always go to my channel and search my library - there's more than 100 videos!
I'm also teaching a different and more thorough method, specifically for service dog tasking in my new course that's currently on pre-sale at 35% off. You can find it here: courses.doggyu.com/p/bia
Hi, I’m looking for good recommendations for a service vest. I ordered one from Amazon but it doesn’t fit my mini-Aussie. Thanks in advance for your help!
My vest is from Patience and Love 143 and I really love it! Totally custom options, or off the shelf options as well :)
I use a Service Dog leash. It's bright red with easy to see words.
Wake you up from a nightmare, i got plenty of those.
But how does your dog know that you have a nightmare, or know the difference between a nightmare and a pleasant dream.
Typically night terrors involve a lot of movement, vocalizations etc. That is what you would train the dog to cue off of it wake you up. Most people having pleasant dreams don't vocalize/shake/etc. from them. Hope that helps!
@@DoggyU well if I want to teach her that, I first need to teach her to leave me alone in the bedroom, so I can sleep in the first time 😁
Actually would really like to have her in the bedroom with me.
But I don't know how to train her to behave in the bedroom.
Hi there's obviously a bunch of reasons for nightmares. So when I'm about to say may not help but it might there's thing called LUCID DREAMING a friend taught it to me when I was really young it got rid of my nightmares. What it amounts to as you're waking train yourself on an average dream don't wake up stay in your dream state but control the dream , say you're sliding down a hill in your dream and you're about to hit the water in your dream.
Now imagine ( make an imagining) you're coming towards a little ledge and imagine you're able to scooch over to land on the little ledge.
It works really well once you get the hang of it maybe read up on it a little bit more I don't know if I'm describing it completely right but you can control your dreams.
@whiteeagle8140 in addition to everything DoggyU said, dogs can also be trained to sense your cortisol levels which I'm guessing would go up during a nightmare.
I'm interested in training my dog to be a psychiatric service dog for severe anxiety but I am not sure whether he would be a good service dog. We are very close but he is a German Shepherd Alaskan Malamute and so he is stubborn and doesn't want to do what he doesn't want to do. He already knows to put his head in my lap and to sit between my legs when I sit, his heel is good and he is calm. We are currently working on dog reactivity since he was attacked repeatedly. He is becoming so much better but his hackles still rise when we are in close quarters with another dog. What are signs that a dog wouldn't be a good service dog?
Hi Melanie,
It's best to get your dog evaluated by an experienced and professional trainer, in person so they can give you accurate information about your particular dog. That being said, unfortunately, reactivity/inability to be comfortable working around other dogs is not an appropriate trait for service dogs as they need to work in close quarters with other dogs frequently.
@@DoggyU Okay, thank you for the advice and quick response! I am aware reactivity is unacceptable, that's why I am working on it with him. We used to compete in showmanship, obedience, and agility alongside other dogs, so I aim to get him where he once was (ignoring other dogs in close quarters). Or, am I misunderstanding as in a once reactive dog cannot become a service dog even if he is no longer reactive?
Reactivity is the symptom of the underlying feelings of fear, anxiety, stress. You would need to change those underlying feelings, not the reactivity itself, around other dogs for them to be a candidate. There's just so many times the service dog is put into very uncomfortable situations with other dogs. Most dogs will not change those underlying feelings enough at close range to be happy working as a service dog, but it is possible for some dogs. Additionally, as the handler, you should not have to be worried if another dog or service dog comes close by. Especially with a GSD, big feelings can be problematic, so it really is on a case by case basis. @@melaniemaitre8983
okay, good to know, thank you! My dog has been showing consistent and substantial improvement in his behavior. He hasn't reacted to any dogs for weeks now, and I'm really happy that I've been able to keep his attention around other dogs. We are also going to attend group walks with our local trainer. That would be really unfortunate if I couldn't get him back to where he once was before someone let their dog hurt him.@@DoggyU
Do you have a service dog in training
I do not have a service dog in training at this time. I have my fully trained service dog, and will be adding a service dog prospect sometime this year.
the older i get, my disability is really effecting me. my depression and anxiety has gotten so bad. dr says its treatment resistant. what would be best for the depression and anxiety? blaz my half serbian rottie and half American akita is doing great with learning to walk with n help with some things like pick up n hand to me. by the way i lost both legs as a baby. I'm 50 now. my arms are in really bad shape from overuse. I'm a above knee on left and a hip disarticulation on the right. thank you
It's best to work directly with your medical team and a service dog trainer to determine what tasks would be best. You are an expert on your disability so having discussions with people who know your situation is a great way to determine what tasks to train (while also taking into account your dog's natural strengths).
EMDR therapy helps aleviate both depression and anxiety. I highly recommend it. I'm training my SD to do EMDR therapy for me.
My big guy is 138 lb Shiloh Shepherd. He uses his head to apply deep pressure.
Is 3 years old, too old to be trained as a service dog? My doctor recently recommended a service dog for me, but I already have 2 dogs. I would like to try training the 3 year old.
3 would be the upper limit of when I would start training. What's more important than age is their temperment, health, and comfortability with novelty. This video should help with self-assessing your current pup: th-cam.com/video/I_oC3hCRYDQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=htOQDYeHYYmk_c3S
Happy Training!
@@DoggyU Thank you very much!
You're welcome :) @@emerald_mtn
A six minute video should not have just as many ads as minutes to your other job
Just signed up for self training and I’m scared
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I have a service dog in training. Problem is he’s to smart for his own good. Is a mix of lab, border collie, and shepherd. From I’ve been told. Problem is, he loves to play keep away with anything he gets. Even working with another trainer has helped very little. I really need him to pick up and grab things for me. I’m disabled and not able to bend down to get things much anymore. A bit of background; he’s beyond food modavated, but is clever. He will try to get the food then grab the item that I’m trying to take. I want to put him through school but until I can get an income of some sort I’m shit out of luck
I highly recommend Donna Hill's retrieve training course. It's very inexpensive and will help you shape a useful retrieve. I also just released the first part of my retrieve deep dive series for free. Details are in this video: th-cam.com/video/z2OXnRy7MwY/w-d-xo.html
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You can train a dog to help with trich?? Welp, now I need to adopt a dog.
Can a dog be trained to help sleepwalking?
I myself can't stand deep pressure. Irritates me to no end!
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You can train your own dog to be a certified service dog 🤔
In the united states, you can train your own service dog. There is no certification for service dogs in the US
I need such a dog or dogs but my family doesn't accept any for religious reasons!!!!