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bpdwriter

bpdwriter

Member
Jul 23, 2025
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Different from Emotional support, PSD's are considered service animals so I could save on all extra fees.

Wondering if anyone has any experience getting one and whether it's helped
 
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timf

Enlightened
Mar 26, 2020
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I am not sure there is an official "psychiatric dog" category.If you are not sure that you would like to have a dog, you can get one from a shelter and if it doesn't work out, you can bring him back.
 
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Rainbow Dash

Rainbow Dash

Aspie
Aug 11, 2024
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I am not sure there is an official "psychiatric dog" category.If you are not sure that you would like to have a dog, you can get one from a shelter and if it doesn't work out, you can bring him back.
Noo no. Plz dont adopt a animal to "test drive" then abandon back in shelter "if doesnt work out".
Please dont.

Dont use a live animal as a test please :(
 
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Hvergelmir

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May 5, 2024
514
What do you need it for?

I've looked into service dogs for diabetics in my own country, where it's a long and expensive training process for both the dog and the owner, to get one.
I expect whatever you have in mind would be similar.

Unless you really need a specially trained dog, a normal dog is more appropriate.
 

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