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Psychiatric service dogs are service dogs when trained for tasks
The ADA recognizes the difference between trained psychiatric service-dog work and comfort alone. A dog trained to take a disability-related action can qualify as a service animal.
Programs differ sharply on who they serve
Some psychiatric service-dog providers serve only veterans or first responders, while others accept civilians. Some supply a dog and others focus on owner-training.
Compare more than diagnosis
Look at geographic eligibility, task fit, cost, wait time, dog sourcing, travel requirements and whether the application is currently open. Those practical constraints often determine whether a program is actually viable.
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Use the ServiceCanines provider directory to compare service type, location, cost, dog sourcing, current application status and other practical requirements.
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