tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post3735745444894206467..comments2023-11-02T06:02:54.115-04:00Comments on If You're Going Through Hell Keep Going: Psychiatric Service Dogssusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-69764567042866514542011-03-16T15:02:43.205-04:002011-03-16T15:02:43.205-04:00Outstanding article. I'm doing research on ser...Outstanding article. I'm doing research on service dogs for an article/blog of my own. Your article will be an excellent resource I will be sure to reference. Lindsay - www.sincerelyfido.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-13130458435234569322010-07-15T16:33:53.120-04:002010-07-15T16:33:53.120-04:00I think that dog are able to think and feel, not j...I think that dog are able to think and feel, not just see, hear and stuff we know. Since so, I also have thought that dog may need a Psychiatric Serviceviagra onlinehttp://www.xlpharmacy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-41959390378561116512009-05-12T00:17:00.000-04:002009-05-12T00:17:00.000-04:00Hi, Just wanted to say that as a suffer of BPII, A...Hi, Just wanted to say that as a suffer of BPII, Anxiety Dis, PTSD I discussed Service dogs with my Physician because my dogs senses when I need help, He braced against me, nudges me, barks and wheels when I am having an episode. My Physician wrote a "Prescription" stating that I am to have my service dog with me at all times. And yes I have been asked "Is that a service Dog?" NO one can Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-80144431428446881382009-02-23T22:30:00.000-05:002009-02-23T22:30:00.000-05:00It is an interesting concept that I really do not ...It is an interesting concept that I really do not know much about. I have thought about getting a pet but worry what would happen if I ended up back in the hospital againAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112779679540636664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-8364420256733447832009-01-08T13:46:00.000-05:002009-01-08T13:46:00.000-05:00Hey! If you are still thinking about this, e-mail...Hey! If you are still thinking about this, e-mail me on Bnet and we can talk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-10148092180535126272009-01-08T09:20:00.000-05:002009-01-08T09:20:00.000-05:00Please remember that dogs are living creatures wit...Please remember that dogs are living creatures with minds and feelings of their own. If you can truly care for a dog responsibly and love animals, consider getting one. But don't get a dog simply as "therapy"... would you do the same with a person? Of course not! Keep in mind that you are dealing with another living being who is not just a tool to get you through a psychiatric episode.Rad Winters, Alanologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16462283402450498760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-79864860652414404412008-12-04T20:38:00.000-05:002008-12-04T20:38:00.000-05:00While these dogs can help, people are entitled to ...While these dogs can help, people are entitled to service dogs under the ADA if they are substantially limited in one or more major life activities and the dog is trained to specifically migigate a disability. I research before doing anything-the courts rule narrowly on the limiting aspect and what constitutes a major life activity at times. Unfortunatly, this type of service dog seems to being Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-48491667874263363352008-10-25T22:51:00.000-04:002008-10-25T22:51:00.000-04:00Susan, my sweet~I was never terribly fond of dogs,...Susan, my sweet~I was never terribly fond of dogs, having been raised in a family with cats. Cricket, my best friend of twenty years and I bought a house. She was not so keen on cats. Me, dogs, not so much.<BR/><BR/>Over the years, we've learned to enjoy the various beasties in our lives. When Nimrod died, Cricket was shattered. It took her a couple of years to be able to look for another kwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02718969376533836939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-37485396181532945522008-10-25T20:42:00.000-04:002008-10-25T20:42:00.000-04:00My cat, we have 8 but one thinks I am her's alone,...My cat, we have 8 but one thinks I am her's alone, likes me not to take my meds cause then I will lie in bed and sleep all day holding her stomach. <BR/>Obviously, before anyone panics, I do take my meds, four times a day not matter how bored I get.<BR/>But Coco would rather I slept all day.<BR/><BR/>My father in his last year asked if I had any regrets about my childhood, but without changing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-12809228323372514782008-10-25T18:10:00.000-04:002008-10-25T18:10:00.000-04:00I never heard of a psychiatric service dog. This i...I never heard of a psychiatric service dog. This is a great idea!<BR/><BR/>My dog, Rosie, spent some time doing pet assisted visitation at an assisted living facility for the elderly. Touch therapy is so wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Rosie, my boxer, saved my life when I was severely depressed and suicidal. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't be on this planet today.<BR/><BR/>Susan - If you want to read the Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390064903714119472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-54626102474025774032008-10-23T19:48:00.000-04:002008-10-23T19:48:00.000-04:00I have a service dog for PTSD.She, Gracie, is amaz...I have a service dog for PTSD.<BR/>She, Gracie, is amazing!<BR/>I could hardly leave the house before I had her. She also wakes me up from nightmares, and seems to settle me down when I get anxious. She has been my "Saving Grace"~Suzanne Carlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05868249142886132970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-36621064411728748022008-10-22T23:21:00.000-04:002008-10-22T23:21:00.000-04:00Totally off topic.Susan - How much does this Offic...Totally off topic.<BR/>Susan - How much does this Official Cat Fix Person position pay anyway? And does it pay in cookies or maybe chocolate? heheImmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589851049724692333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-82902362632958843422008-10-22T23:02:00.000-04:002008-10-22T23:02:00.000-04:00This is sooo very interesting! Thanks so much for ...This is sooo very interesting! Thanks so much for blogging about this. I had never heard of it before. I'm going to the website to check the dogs out as well.<BR/><BR/>Thanks a bunch!Chunks of Realityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550378591715392039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-49380414765258998952008-10-22T15:22:00.000-04:002008-10-22T15:22:00.000-04:00There is a therapy dog at the hospital where I wor...There is a therapy dog at the hospital where I work. She isn't a psych service dog, but she is often assigned to patients who are experiencing psychological roadblocks in their rehabilitation. (ie spinal cord injury patients with anxiety/depression.) She is amazingly helpful even in a limited hospital setting. I think it sounds like a great idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-32195218644498299692008-10-22T06:33:00.000-04:002008-10-22T06:33:00.000-04:00Susan I think that if the owner is a genuine anima...Susan I think that if the owner is a genuine animal lover, it is a wonderful idea. If it is someone who doesn't care about animals, it would be very tough on the dog. <BR/><BR/>And in my experience, cats and dogs are pragmatic when it comes to living together. Just be firm.<BR/><BR/>Love and hugs<BR/><BR/>Mary (Mala50)Mala50https://www.blogger.com/profile/02903953396721843306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-70108403310213269632008-10-22T06:01:00.000-04:002008-10-22T06:01:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.soulful sepulcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271584927611299868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-85731368458056608772008-10-21T22:34:00.000-04:002008-10-21T22:34:00.000-04:00Schumie is not a licensed service/therapy dog -- b...Schumie is not a licensed service/therapy dog -- but she fooled a hospital staff once when an ex-girlfriend who worked there and I brought her in!<BR/><BR/>Susan, this sounds like a good idea. (And not just because I'm a "dog person" to your "cat person" ...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-46868255399752112722008-10-21T20:45:00.000-04:002008-10-21T20:45:00.000-04:00I would go for it. Although I do not have a psychi...I would go for it. Although I do not have a psychiatric service dog I do have a service dog. They are great help in making me more independent. I do not have to rely on an individual. <BR/><BR/>Here's a little bit about such dogs. <BR/>http://pwdsdawareness.freeforums.org/psychiatric-service-animals-t22.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-85808673530284637442008-10-21T16:38:00.000-04:002008-10-21T16:38:00.000-04:00I'm amazed with this work!I've already heard that ...I'm amazed with this work!<BR/>I've already heard that dogs can predict heart attack but never a panic attack.<BR/>My Nell is not trained but she was my sole support just being by my side during withdrawal.<BR/>The two times I had severe drug-induced suicidal ideation I can say that one time I had to leave home because I thought about her and thought that she could not be alone for too long.<BR/>Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889189418315180865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-40147488283604866542008-10-21T14:25:00.000-04:002008-10-21T14:25:00.000-04:00Dear Susan:Koda says WOOF WOOF ! Which is Dog spea...Dear Susan:<BR/><BR/>Koda says WOOF WOOF ! Which is Dog speak for something? http://lifeasithappenstomeandkoda.blogspot.com/ <BR/><BR/>Yours truly,<BR/>StanAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682484589058747783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-37520607042167699762008-10-21T11:54:00.000-04:002008-10-21T11:54:00.000-04:00do it.zeke is not a service dog, technically. but...do it.<BR/><BR/>zeke is not a service dog, technically. but he is rob's best friend, and rob depends on him when he's low.<BR/><BR/>too bad zeke isn't trained - when rob is manic the dog avoids him, big time.Nunyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05148975880979984044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-982885035328550412008-10-21T11:45:00.000-04:002008-10-21T11:45:00.000-04:00I know someone who has a psychiatric service dog.....I know someone who has a psychiatric service dog...she does feel like he saved her...she is essentially recovered now and works full time...Monica Cassanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13969938853749704756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-53298434414704567442008-10-21T11:09:00.000-04:002008-10-21T11:09:00.000-04:00Susan,My previous dog, the late, great Murphy the ...Susan,<BR/><BR/>My previous dog, the late, great Murphy the Wonder Dog, was a St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog. For five years he and I visited the psychiatric wards of one of the large teaching hospitals here in Toronto.<BR/><BR/>Murphy was a poodle/Shih-Tsu cross. I called him a Shit-Poo because these were two of his many talents.<BR/><BR/>He was a remarkable therapy dog who used to lie down onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-17184437673150732482008-10-21T10:57:00.000-04:002008-10-21T10:57:00.000-04:00I hadn't heard of Psychiatric Service Dogs, but it...I hadn't heard of Psychiatric Service Dogs, but it sounds like they can be a really big help. <BR/>How's it going with the Cymbalta? Zaps and stuff are settled down, I hope.Immihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589851049724692333noreply@blogger.com