Join a Community That Understands You

Get answers from those who share your health journey

Left Image 1Middle Image 1Right Image 1
avatar

Hennessy

Updated 1y ago

Considering a Service Dog for My Disabilities

Does anyone here have a service dog? I’ve been thinking about getting one for all my disabilities. I also want to become a trainer. I believe in the force free method.

Can you help? Connect today

avatar

Invisible

2y

I wish I could take care of one.
avatar

Hennessy

2y

yeah, I think it helps knowing that they will take care of you back.
avatar

Invisible

2y

I think it is a wonderful thing for the unconditional love we all so desperately seek.
avatar

Maddawg

2y

I have one! He’s a multi-purpose service dog
avatar

Hennessy

2y

I definitely need a service dog for multiple purposes. Except I have no idea where to look. I don’t trust myself to owner train because I’m not a trainer yet.
avatar

Student_girl

2y

I want one and think I qualify but I’m scared to ask my doctor. Also I have a good pet dog and would want it to be him but don’t know if that’s possuble
avatar

SkylerRose

2y

They take care of you, but you have to take care of them to and that can be extremely difficult. I qualify for a ESA, but I can't tell you how many animals I've had that I had to give back cause I couldn't properly take care of them due to my conditions.
avatar

Maddawg

2y

@MJ17 why are you scared to ask your doctor? Also there’s a temperament test you can perform with your pet dog to see if they would be a good fit
avatar

Student_girl

2y

I always feel like I don’t deserve help or I’m faking it, even though there is so much evidence that my conditions are real. I also have really bad anxiety around doctors even though I see them all the time. I have a hard time asking or saying stuff to them. My dog is super good with people, but not great with other dogs so idk. I’m super attached to him and terrified to go to college without him next year
avatar

Hennessy

2y

I would say the one thing that can be difficult having a service dog is people are going to stare at you and ask questions. So that can be hard for people who have social anxiety or something like that. If you live in the US I suggest search up the ADA laws that way you know the laws between service dogs and emotional support animals.
avatar

Maddawg

2y

@MJ17 I feel that’s same way since my parents aren’t very good at fully accepting the current reality. I would talk to your therapist or a friend about your fear of doctors to get just over that wall that’s preventing you from asking about a service dog
avatar

Chloerando

2y

My father has One, For his PTSD. I recommend a Professional trained american Bully? They are great family dogs and Amazing to have around the house, But also can be trained to know where to go, and if they have there vest on they can be very Calm, Very good with Kids Too, So if you want a Friendly but Means Business I recommend a American bully (This is My opinion, you could get something else, get a Chihuahua, There very Ferocious lol)
avatar

Hennessy

2y

I probably will have to get a poodle because they’re hypoallergenic and I also need the dog to guide me because I’m completely blind. There’s a lot more stuff to it too. I have multiple illnesses and disabilities.

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

feed-footer-0

Free unlimited access

to all community content

feed-footer-1

Find others who are

medically similar to you

feed-footer-2

Pose questions and join

meaningful discussions

pp-logo

Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.

appStoreBtngooglePlayBtn

© 2020-2024 Alike, Inc