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Reading, PA

I wanted to know if anyone has information about emotional support dog. Fees training how u get the dog etc.
Thank you

December 5, 2016
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Members shared varied experiences and practical guidance for those seeking emotional support or service dogs, with many noting that... Read more

Members shared varied experiences and practical guidance for those seeking emotional support or service dogs, with many noting that registration costs typically range from $85 to $200 through online registries, though professionally trained service dogs can cost thousands. Several members described training their own dogs to assist with mobility support, seizure detection, blood sugar alerts, and emotional comfort, emphasizing that dogs with calm temperaments can often learn tasks without formal training if their owner is patient and consistent. A recurring theme was the deep bond between members and their animals, whether dogs or cats, with many sharing stories of pets intuitively sensing medical crises or emotional distress and providing life-changing companionship during isolation and health struggles.

A MyFibroTeam Member

My fur baby is wonderful he knows something is going to happen to me before I do he pushes and barks at me until I sit down then he gets in my lap and sits and want get off of me if I push him down he jumps back up barks and cries until I get still see so just pass out I get to hot my headache are so bad the spasms in my legs and feet make me fall he know things so he make me lay down so I want hurt myself my husband calls him my body guard when I move he move always by my side I wonder can I have him registered he is small

December 11, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have my own dog registered as service dog which takes in emotional support as well as any other assist. I have trained my own dog. She is very good for me and I have no trouble with her. She knows to stand beside me when I'm on my knees and I use her as a support to stand up. It doesn't take a lot of training if the dog has a good personality and a calm nature. You can also apply to service dogs America. I believe you would have to have a doctors recommendation to get one already trained. I didn't have to. I simply registered her. When she is wearing her vest she is allowed with me in most places. To register and receive documentation and her vest cost 200.

December 7, 2016 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I just registered Zazu as a service support dog. The fee was $85 with a photo ID and now I need to get a letter from my doctor. It was simple on US Dog Registry.com

December 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I know quite a bit about emotional support and service dogs because I have a service dog. My husband and I used to breed Rottweilers and I would train them to do various things. You can teach a responsive dog to do just about anything. My training came from William Keeler who was a professional dog trainer in my area. My husband has since passed and due to several medical conditions that I have I was in need of a service dog. I got a rescue dog she's medium size because I live in a small apartment and can't have a large dog. I trained her to do several things but the basics are sit, down, stay, & heal ( on and off leash). From there if you do not know how to train a dog you will have to take it to a professional dog trainer to train it for your specific disability. The United States Disability Act states very clearly that a service dog does not have to be trained by a professional and that you can train them yourself. It would be a good idea to read the Disabilities Act pertaining to service dogs and it will inform you of everything that you need to do. Best wishes and good luck. BTW if you decide to go with a service dog expect to get crap from ignorant people.

December 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi Jess, sorry but I don't have any info to give you on, "emotional support dogs." Although I would like one but can't have a dog at this time. Good luck on your search. Gentle hugs to you and God bless.

December 26, 2016

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