Service Dog Tasks for Anxiety - Body Blocks
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 มี.ค. 2018
- Learn how to teach your dog three service dog tasks to help mitigate PTSD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and more.
“For people who experience anxiety in crowded settings the dogs can be taught to provide a barrier between individuals and the handler by blocking the handler on the front side or providing cover for the back of the handler. When teaching the dog to create a barrier between handler and other people, the dog is taught to stand in front of the handler by using hand targeting to either position the dog directly in front of the handler facing outward or across the front of the handler. The dog can either sit, lie down or stand in this position.
With training the dog can “Cover” the handler’s back and prevent people from walking up too close to the back of the person and surprising them. The dog must not must not wander and must stay directly behind the handler. It is best to train this with a wall behind the handler, so the dog gets used to being very close to his handler. Then the handler says, “Watch my back.” or “Cover” as people walk by.”
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Funny how when I was younger I didnt understand why someone would need a service dog (other than the blind and deaf). Now I understand and I wish my mom would have recognized my disorders so maybe I could have had a service dog growing up. Would have saved me a concussion two years ago...but I blame myself for not getting proper help.
don't blame yourself for not getting help. getting help means opening up and that's a huge huge step when we aren't really sure of "what/if anything is wrong." You may have been told to take more vitamins or sleep more or be less sensitive. after hearing this for so long, it's hard to trust "people". i still have a lot of things i need to realize about myself and those around me. thank you for sharing a comment I can relate to, I wish you the best with your health.
Never too late for help.
God Bless U
Same
bbyskittles91 dont blame urself as a person who struggles with a disorder i know its really hard for ppl like us to seek help, i still havent
Don't blame yourself, its not your fault. I'm 36 and last year figured out I have sever adhd and autism and got my diagnosis and medicine and therapy. I also blame myself at times but I realize I had no true way of knowing what was wrong with me and even got misdiagnosed as a 21 yro with bipolar disorder and took meds that eventually caused me to get arrested 3 times due to a loss of empathy and no ability to calm down. I finally got the correct diagnosis and do still struggle with my self esteem and taking care of things I need to. It's not your fault you didn't find out you have an issue as it's not your fault you have a disorder or disability.
Hope I could help.
I have GAD, or generalized anxiety disorder, and something that always messes with me if people standing behind me. I just freak out because a) I don't know what their doing and b) i can't hear them well enough and I'm always freaking out about people just watching my every move and judging me. When your dog does "Cover" all I could think about is how it would make feel safer knowing that there's someone(thing) behind me and I can know what he/she is doing instead of wondering and being to scared to turn around.
Same
It’s exactly the same with me. I think I would fee so much better if I had a barrier between me and other people. When I line up in the supermarket people constantly bump into me which makes me feel super uncomfortable. Especially when they get so close it’s almost rude.
Just remember you have to be disabled to have a service dog
@@paigecook4750 psychiatric disabilities count as disabilities, at least in Canada
Avery MacKemble yes I understand it’s just that not all mental disorders are disabling it really depends on how severe the condition is
Ive been training my dog service dog techniques even though she won't become a service dog. I just do so as it is helpful with my anxiety and depression. She knows the commands very well but the issue is once the treats are gone so is her motivation though sometimes when i do go into an episode she will react if in the right mindset. I've used a lot of the techniques in this video only I've changed the names for my training. Block for me is to go behind me and the word Front is for obviously being infront of me. Cover is for dpt in my case. This video is really helpful 🖤🖤
I'm so happy to hear that the video was helpful for you!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. We will be adding this to our increasingly long list of tasks!
I had no idea I could get a dog to help me with anxiety I get being alone in public spaces, especially when strangers get too close to me. I knew they’d be able to help me with medications and panic attacks, but this would help me so much more with day to day stuff that is more subtle than stopping an immediate attack. This is a game changer.
These are very simple tasks so they are good ones to teach forst instead of jumping right into more complicated stuff like DPT or alerts. Will definatly be teaching these to my SDiT!
Hi, I am disabled and am training my own service dog, Molly. Wow, what a perfect video to run across. These happen to be a couple of the tasks I wanted to train her to do. the other one is " give an excuse to leave a negative situation" on cue. The platform seems another pro tip- so grateful!
For me DPT works and having my SD alert to psychical symptoms of my anxiety
This is a very good video! You explained the process so well! Thanks so much for this! 😊
thank you so much! I have a pretty bad social anxiety and walking in crowded places is pretty hard for me, i have a dog which is a fast learner (i taught her to jump in a hula hoop when i was 6 haha) and shes a shepherd which means she is very protective, i think it'll work great, thank you so much!
By far the best training video out there! Concise and clear. Well done!
I'm so glad to hear it! Stay tuned for more anxiety service dog task videos.
Sometimes I feel like I'm the service animal for my dog 🤣 Gonna teach all these to keep my boy in a safe distance when he's uncomfortable with people coming close. Especially when someone stops to have a chat he gets nervous and doesn't know how to act. I want to avoid people touching him in those situations, but I never figured out, how to get him that close to me so the bodyweight can tell me he's still fine behind my back. Using a platform will solve this in a minute! Thanks a lot for this and all of your Videos! Lots of kisses to Oak and Tucker
Look at that doggo :)
My therapist is undereducated on service dogs (which I know because she says that service dogs can’t do things that are commonly trained like block and cover). This will be every helpful so that I can show her what Anxiety Service Dogs can do.
That was really helpful. I have bad anxiety and plan on trying to train a dog to help cope with it.
Thank you so much I just started work with PADS and me and my girl Raven are a newish team she’s 14 months old
Thank you for the info. This will be very useful
I'm your 500th sub. :) I deal with invisible illnesses and am working on a diagnosis (it's surprisingly difficult for what I have/likely have) and I haven't ruled out the possibility of needing a service dog in the future. In the meantime I figured I'd educate myself on the matter as much as possible and stumbled across your channel. Thank you for making content like this, it's very helpful!
Thank you so much!!
This is the 20th of several of your videos I have binged today (first time viewer) and I am baffled that two of your dogs have the same names as ours. We have an Oakley, Tucker, and a Button. Whiskey's interactions at the dog park remind me of Button's interactions when meeting dogs (she's a BC). Thank you for sharing!
Aww thanks for watching!! How funny! We have great taste in names 😉
This is honestly so awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! I know Dusty would never be able to do a lot of tasks but this is something she could definitely do!
Mady Bensdorp if it helps, absolutely you can teach her to do it! Glad you found this helpful :)
I was trying to find out how to get a service dog for anxiety... Everything I read online is for medical ailments .. so not sure and also how can you purchase your own puppy to train as it grows for this? I have debilitating panic attacks and due to this can't be in public alone.. I would love to be able to be a normal adult and be able to take my kids to the park or go grocery shopping... Any info or a point in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Sorry for the delayed response! I can totally relate to the debilitating panic attacks and how much a service dog can help with that! However, raising a puppy is a lot of work. I would suggest looking into a trainer who might be able to help pick out the right dog for you. Feel free to send me an email anytime and maybe I can help you out! pawsitivedevelopment@gmail.com
I've tried 30+ meds over six years, I've tried everything possible my doctors have nothing else for me to try but live with it :)
Faith Oaks definitely discuss with them and see what the best option might be for you. Service dogs bring a lot of public attention into you and are a huge responsibility. But talk to your doctor and see what the best path might be for you. ❤️
Faith Oaks I’m the same but I also suffer form depression and I just want to. Be like other people I’m 13 and my life is hell and I sometimes hurt myself without knowing I wants scratched myself and started to bleed and I didn’t now what I was doing so do u think I should say to my doctor or sicaires about it
@@lunaxoxo1539 Yes. Talk to your therapist or doctor if you dont have one. Scratching without knowing is usually a symptom for anxiety/panic attacks. Having a service dog could help you stop the scratching, such as distracting you or blocking your hand from scratching
This was literally the most perfect video I needed thank you! Bringing home by puppy in a few days and i cant wait to get to the basics and watch how she grows. Thanks again!
I subscribed more videos like this!
@@haseblack309 Thank you so so much! I really appreciate it and have plenty of videos planned, so keep your eyes peeled!
I have generalized anxiety disorder and also depression, I really want a service dog cuz in public places I get very anxious, I think it will help. I told my therapist about it and she recommended it. I just hope I can convince my parents :$
I have bad anxiety and depression and need a service dog. Unfortunately at this time I’m not allowed to have one due to my living situations. Your videos are helping me prepare to have a service dog. Thank you. And if you have any tips please help.
great tips, the platform tip was good, I love how your pup seems to just wrap himself with his long body to really block. Have you every had to block for him or have him go behind to keep folks from grabbing at him? Tx for sharing it was a good quick video with great precision.
I just got a puppy to be trained for a service dog for GAD( generalised anxiety disorder) am in the 99 percentile for anxiety, meaning only 1% of people with anxiety are higher. I constantly feel like I need to cry and panic over everything. I also always have butterflies and cant to anything alone. But am also very nervous that people will judge me and think I don't need a service dog because its not a physical disability...
I've been training my dog service dog tasks tho she's not going to be a service dog, it's just really helpful to have some extra help because some days it's just to hard to do stuff that I'm supposed to be doing at my age like walk,hang out,talk to people
Just make sure to not go into non pet friendly places :)
AMAZING
Beautiful dog what is the mix of this lovely dog?
i don't need a service dog full time but it would be nice to have one to help me with my anxiety and panic attacks. i'm getting a puppy this week and i'm planning to train him in some panic interruption tasks
Y'all I got the darn ESA ad for this vid help!
Very interesting.
My service dog for anxiety is named Oakley
Currently watching this intently even though I have a five pound dog. haha
Do you use vocal cues for your dog? My anxiety had gotten worse over the years to the point where I've gotten self destructive and developed anxiety tics, and my therapy didn't help and my meds fuck me up, so I'm looking into a psychiatric service dog for when i move out for college bc I can't function alone from Paranoia. Your video was actually exactly what I was looking for in terms of training
Im probably gonna be training mh small dog for my heavy social anxiety since im moving schools and i was gonna ask for any tips or pointers if i go into panick mode
Very clearly explained thank you! May I ask where you got your platforms? I’d love to see more videos like this, as there are so few out there for a task training anxiety service dogs. Great video.
These platforms are called "KLIMB" platforms by blue-9 pet products. And thank you! I really hope to make more videos like this soon :)
SUPER EASY AND CLEAR 💪🏼
What tips would you give for training a large dog for depression
Where did you get your plate forms from
I have some form of severe anxiety that prevents me from going into stores with lots of noise/scents/people
I get extremely anxious every time i leave the house, ive tried to pinpoint the cause of it but the only thing i can think of is i get extremely anxious and panicked around alchohol and several years ago when i was 9 my mom got drunk and my step dad wasn't homr so i had to take care of her.
She was just acting silly and wouldn't go to bed until she got sick so it wasn't even that bad but it still freaks me out.
I want to ask a doctor about it but i just turned 15 and i don't know how to ask my aunt or mom to take me to a doctor to figure it out.
I genuinely think some form of medication, treatment or maybe even a service dog could help.
Im just scared to ask.
I recently almost had a breakdown when we were in Khoals (the store im not sure how to spell it) i started hugging myself and freaking out, my grandma noticed and immediately told my great aunt we had to leave.
We then went into a shoe store to find shoes for my great aunt and i just sat in a chair with my earbuds in almost crying with my head in my lap.
I heard people around me saying is she okay and i heard my great aunt ask my grandma "Whats wrong with her?" Then my grandma said "she got overwhelmed in the store"
IcyKookie MinYoongi since your grandma seems to kinda understand a bit more, then maybe you could go to her and explain your feelings and she could help you out? I know what it’s like to have anxiety and fearing almost everything. It really does suck but the fact that you know you need help and are trying to figure out how to get help is a huge step to getting better! Just keep pushing through hun
@@pearloberlin3479 i actually have an update on this!
I was at disney world for a week and while i was in disney springs shopping i had a major panic attack, my mom was there and she asked me if i wanted to talk to someone about it once she moves back home (she is working in California atm) she even mentioned a service dog, i told her I'd rather try a couple other things before jumping into that.
Thank you for commenting💜
Where did you get the platforms
My 8 month old puppy who I’m training to help me with extreme anxiety. She has issues with staying in the positions any suggestions?
What is the distance to pick up stuff?
200th like...BTW good vid
I also don't have a service dog but I think I really need one cause I have anxiety, separation anxiety,and etc.I have a dog now and when I have an anxiety attack or anything like that I go by her and she makes me feel more comfortable.I know that you can do training and get illegal papers when you train but I don't feel really close to her.(if that makes sense)
Lillian Patton thank you!
How can I train my 2 year old female Great Dane to be a service dog for my anxiety and to bring my medication?
Hello I am self training my service dog. She is 8 months old. I need advise on anxiety alert and if you can lead me in the direction for cardiac alert that would be great! She is starting to grasp the concept of anxiety alert already but we are still working on it
Would it be a better option If I were to start training a puppy this way for anxiety?? Would it be easier??
How old can you start training the dog? My dog is a lab German Shepherd mix. I have an anxiety disorder and I just got a dog to train. He is 11 weeks right now
I live in uk and I can't find any information on it. I have PTSD and suffer panic attacks and severe anxiety. I recently brought a new puppy I pick him up next week. I decided to just train him until they pass a law that says you can have one in shops or with you at all times. I think they should have to maybe go on a course or pass a test to get a licence to prevent just anyone getting one. But so far you can only seem to get a dog ready trained from a charity. And you have to give it back when your done (if you can ever be done with PTSD it would be a miracle) there just doesn't seem to be anything to help others
I wish I had a service dog. I have really bad anxiety and PTSD ( I really hate saying things like that) and I cant deal with people getting to close to me because of my PTSD, but then my anxiety drops me from telling them to move. I would like the service dog to be able to block them so they dont get too close, especially if they are yelling at me or something. And it would really help with anxiety attacks and it could also let other people know when to not approach me since I'm too scared to tell them. I dont think I'll ever get one because I'm too scared to tell anyone that I need one, or that I need any kind of help. Plus they wouldn't listen to me anyway. I dont know what I'm gonna do, I'll have to think of something I cant live like this.
My pup likes to bite a LOT! Hes only 12 weeks but hes awfully smart for his age. Do you have any tips on how to get him to stop?
I have social anxiety and it's made my life a nightmare. My biggest problem right now is that I'm too scared to go to the college cafeteria and now I'm very much so underweight. I want to eat but theres no way to calm myself down when I'm in a situation like that :/
Hi honey, fantastic video. Can you tell me the in between your legs reasoning? I get the block/cover one. I was just approved for an ESA so hopefully i'll have more questions :)
A esa is NOT a service dog they have no public access look it up.
My friend wanted to know what is that clicking thing/noise thing you have
Gabrielle Mcinnis Vlogs it's called a clicker
Q how Do you get your dog to nudge your leg you’re about to have a anxiety attack
I have a lot of disability and disorders
I have a Boston tho
Hi, my dog is very excitable and barks a lot, he also chases reflections. I’m trying to train him out of it so he can become a service dog, but he just won’t listen. 2 years old border collie. Any tips?
Do u have any advice on alerts training for beginners
It's a very long process, so I will work on putting together a video for you and uploading it on here! Stay tuned :)
Teach my dogs help me we I have panic attacks or sadness or mad help me calm down.
I will be posting more videos soon!
Is there a way to get the dog to alert when someone is approaching?
RinnyRue would it be good if like the dog wagged it’s tail to tell you someone was there
Hello. I have an 11 year old service dog in training. She is able to aid me with coping when it comes to anxiety and ptsd, and has had absolutely no training by a professional. She’s known what to do from the beginning. She is very small (16 pounds) and obviously a senior, so would you recommend any other training methods based on her size and age? My only issue is I’ll have to bend down to give her a reward, which may distract her (she does have a bit of adhd). Also how should I go about her wanting to visit with other dogs in public while she’s on the job? She is very good about sending my tension, but will often exhibit Little Dog Syndrome and go into protect mode if she notices negative body language.
So im only so young but i have BAD anxiety i wanna get a service dog but i have so many pets at home😬 are they good around pets?
How do you train your dog to stop you from doing nervous habits (Like chewing nails, scatching, etc)
For scratching I take a treat (make sure they know you have a treat), put it in my palm, then I scratch my leg. They should nudge you trying to get to the treat. When starting out scratch for 1-2 seconds then give them the treat, you can add time as the dog gets better. After doing this for a while you can scratch without the treat in you hand then give them the treat and soon no treat will be needed.
Where can I purchase a stand like that?
Carriesk9 serviceadventure that is the KLIMB sold by Blue 9 Pet products :)
where did you get your training platforms?
Ashley Bartlett I think if google they sell them online almost anywhere, I think I’ve seen similar ones on amazon.
Where did you get those plat forms?
They're KLIMBS from Blue 9 Pet Products
Does a anxiety alert dog have to be a sertine size
not at all! The size of the dog is your personal preference.
Does anyone know if you can use this for cats? I'm training my cat to be an ESA for my depression and Axeinty.
The cat can be trained to do certain tasks, however in your case an ESA does not need to be trained. You must first receive a letter from a therapist confirming that you need an ESA. Then when you have acquired one, you can train it however you like. The difference is that a service animal is trained with a task, because it is for someone with a disability. A cat is not recognized as a service animal. So really in short, it is up to you if you want to do this training with your cat. It really isn't necessary for your depression and anxiety, but if you think it will help, you can try.
A side note. This training seems specific for social anxiety, as ot is hard to function is society with extreme social anxiety. The dog learns these tasks to make it easier to avoid a panic attack when someone approaches, such as the block technique. In reality there would be no reason to train your cat with these, since it is not allowed in public places.
I have a dog and I want her to comfort me when I'm feeling down she let's me lay my head on her stomach but not always
try teaching her to lay on you instead of you laying on her. this will be more helpful and comfortable for her.
So i have really bad social Anxiety. I don't like being in crowds, i can barely go to stores beacuse of it, I can't talk to new people and being in a room with even 4 people will get me anxious. Can i have a service dog for that? I've been told they are only for people with disabilities.
What's that clicker thing?
its actually called a clicker! It marks with a sound the moment the dog did a correct behavior that I will reward.
I have a therapist, and have quite a bit of anxiety thats constant- especially in public. I want to bring up to my therapist that its comforting to me to have a person doing what the dog is (my sister will place her hand on my back, or hold my hand or arm), but my anxiety prevents me from mentioning it. Im not sure if i would even qualify for having a service dog- once again, anxiety. I have constant mental breakdowns too- atleast multiple times a week. Do you think all this would be worth mentioning to my therapist, along with the thought of a service dog? My parents listen to her suggestions more than mine.
unheoly same. 🖤
Isabella Hitte
Thanks for the reply!
unheoly I would definitely discuss with your therapist and see if a service dog is the best option for you. Having a service dog isn’t always the best for everyone as it brings a lot of public attention and is a lot of responsibility. But definitely talk to your therapist to see what may be the best for you!
Taryn Hitte but the thing Is that with esa animals they can only do so much.. as someone to lives with severe anxiety having my dog around at home wouldn’t really help me.. however there are psychiatric service dogs and if your mental illness is bad enough your therapist can prescribe one and you can greatly benefit from it
And. Don’t forget the service dog doesn’t have to be a first option there’s medication and other treatments I can also work well
I don't know if I have anxiety..whenever my teacher calls my name I start to panic and i feel like everyone is looking and laughing at me so I start crying but no one notices, I get so scared and I feel like my heart is going to pound out of my chest and I always pick my lips and shake my leg and I sometimes have breakdowns when I remember my sister because she died in a car accident and I also had a dream that I got a service dog..i don't know what to do, I also blame stuff on myself like "it's my fault mom and dad left each other" can you please tell me if I have anxiety or something, I'm sorry if this is really long but please answer quickly and what I should do, I'm 12 years old and I feel like if I tell my mom she will think I'm going crazy and please tell me if I need a service dog or not
Carla SanCam hi Carla, thank you for being so brave to comment here! Service dogs unfortunately do not cure anxiety. I would definitely bring this up to your parents and I’m sure that they will try to understand. The best next step would be to talk with them and possible look into a therapist or doctor who can help you find what’s the best solution for you. ❤️ good luck
So you can get a service dog for anxiety?
Yes
Anybody just stand there and feel like someone is standing behind you but that’s only because you’re paranoid because you’re all alone.?
That's why a blocking cue from your dog can be so helpful!
Amber Aquart • Pawsitive Development yes I’ll be getting a service dog in a few months hopefully maybe by the summer time I don’t really know
Amber Aquart • Pawsitive Development do you have any advice on training a dog not to bark?
@@thepizzainthebackofyourfre9615 barking usually has some sort of motive behind it. So once you determine the motivation, that's where you can determine how to work through it! However, all dogs are going to bark at one time or another.
Amber Aquart • Pawsitive Development okay thank you I just know a lot of people are like “if your dog barks then it isn’t a real service dog” but I do know that, that’s the dogs way of communication other than body language
Can you come to my house and help me train my doon to be service dog
Check out my website: www.pawsitivedevelopment.com I offer Online consultations to help you with the task training. I would look into Donna Hill's programs as well. However, not all dogs have a suitable temperament for service dog work.
My dog is too lazy to follow the food lore
So it’s a ESA
@@Kmoreno0124 wrong it’s a emotional support dog
@@Kmoreno0124 because it’s a ESA duh!
@@Kmoreno0124 well you are wrong
@@Kmoreno0124 just another loser pretending to be disabled.
@@keithhutchins8803 I know
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