Saved by the Dog: Unleashing Potential with Psychiatric Service Dogs

For someone who struggles with significant mental health issues teaming up with a highly trained psychiatric service dog (PSD) may be able to help in ways that medication and therapy cant. The combination of practical tasks that directly address symptoms and natural dog affection is powerful. The possibilities are exciting but working with a PSD is a long-term proposition not to be entered into lightly. Obtaining a PSD can be expensive and time consuming and they arent a good option for everyone. Saved by the Dog will lead you through everything you need to know about psychiatric service dogs.In these pages youll discover: Personal stories from people who have psychiatric service dogs How to tell the difference between a psychiatric service dog emotional support animal and therapy dogHow to decide if a PSD is right for you or someone you knowHow to obtain one whether from a program or through owner trainingWhich United States laws apply to service dog teams in public in housing and when flying on a planeand much more!Whether youre looking into getting a psychiatric service dog for you or a loved one or youre just interested in the phenomenon this is the book to read first.