Service Dog School of America Blog

Purchasing or Adopting a Psychiatric Service Dog For Sale Purchasing or adopting a psychiatric service dog is a significant decision. It can transform lives, offering support and companionship. These dogs are more than pets; they are trained partners in mental health. Psychiatric service dogs are specially trained to assist individuals with mental health challenges. They provide comfort,...

Quiet SupportWhat PTSD Dogs DoPTSD service dogs are more than companions—they are trained to actively support individuals through the challenges of trauma. These dogs are taught to recognize signs of anxiety, provide physical and emotional comfort, and help create a sense of safety in social and public situations. Every dog is trained to meet the unique needs of people with PTSD, offering...

At Service Dog School of America, one of the most common questions we hear is, “Can I make my dog a service dog?” Many people see a well trained service dog in public and wonder how they can do the same. Others search online hoping for a quick certification process. The truth is far more detailed and far more serious. A legitimate service dog is not created through an online registration or...

In the United States, over 63.4 million households have pet dogs. It’s quite obvious that they’re beloved pets, with cats coming in second with a number of just 42.7 million. Maybe you’re not sure if you should bring a puppy into your household. Or maybe your family members need some convincing. In that case, here are all the health benefits of having a dog....

Are you a person who wants to get past the barriers your anxiety presents? One of the biggest problems that US people have is anxiety. A great solution to this problem lies in man’s best friend. Thus, it’s no surprise that some 60.2 million US households have dogs as pets. Do you know why dogs make great companions for the anxious? Do you want to know what...

It’s estimated that there are 500,000 service dogs used in the US, right now. Showing just how necessary these specially trained dogs are to society. There are all kinds of types of service dogs being used. All go through service dog training to handle the different jobs that they have with their owner. But what kinds of training do these dogs go through...