Psychiatric Service Dogs are amazing helpers and companions for children and adults with mental health issues. I love seeing service dogs when I'm out and about in the world. What kinds of tasks can Psychiatric Service Dogs be trained to do? Take a look:
♦ Remind handler to take medication on time
♦ Warm handler’s body during a panic attack
♦ Interrupt repetitive OCD behaviors
♦ Comfort handler during emotional distress
♦ Accompany handler outside of the home
♦ Interrupt dissociative episodes or flashbacks
♦ Protect and safeguard handler during seizure
♦ Provide a safe grounding presence
♦ Interrupt self-harming
Just remember, if you see a Psychiatric Service Dog, ask their handler if the dog is "working". Dogs can be petted and played with only when they're on a break!
For more on Psychiatric Service Dogs go here
♦ Remind handler to take medication on time
♦ Warm handler’s body during a panic attack
♦ Interrupt repetitive OCD behaviors
♦ Comfort handler during emotional distress
♦ Accompany handler outside of the home
♦ Interrupt dissociative episodes or flashbacks
♦ Protect and safeguard handler during seizure
♦ Provide a safe grounding presence
♦ Interrupt self-harming
Just remember, if you see a Psychiatric Service Dog, ask their handler if the dog is "working". Dogs can be petted and played with only when they're on a break!
For more on Psychiatric Service Dogs go here
