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Snow day! Fun day!

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Watching a dog run around the yard with their toy, is good for the soul
The town I live in is extremely windy
Me and my dogs struggle every day
One of the other trainers said to me "you're a brave man, taking on these dogs at this age" I am the king of shit puppy stage. You get them as cute puppies, I get them as smartass teenagers, and the next person gets a well trained dog. And I wouldn't have it any other way! I love my job and the challenges it presents
Is the discord server still available or any chance of you making a new one?
The discord server isn't available any more but I am strongly considering making a new one, yes! - Nate

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Iām already on my second service dog to help me with my GAD, PTSD, Panic Attacks, and ADHD, but I also have really bad depression. My current dog already helps me a lot, but Iāve been having really bad depressive episodes. Do you know of any tasks that I could teach him to help? (And yes I have a talk shrink appointment Monday, and a med shrink appointment on the 30th to help me otherwise.)
Hey there, Some tasks a dog can perform for depression include: Grounding tasks (Deep pressure therapy),Alerting to a bad state of mind, Medication reminder, Providing distraction through nudging/licking/pawing (remember this has to be a trained task in response to identifying a depressive episode), Alerting family members/roommates to a crisis. These are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Hope they help! - Nate
is the Discord still available ?
The discord was unfortunately shut down quite some time ago. But there is still lots of interest in one, so I might start another one up. If people would like that
- Nate
Bad dog!
I have severe anxiety (I have panic attacks almost daily), struggle with self harm, and I tend to dissociate in stressful situations. I barely go to school and will probably be pulled by next semester. I've done many methods of treating my anxiety, including many medications and years of therapy. I'm highly considering a psychiatric dog. I've done a lot of research for the past year. I've trained dogs before, not so seriously, but I believe that I could do it with help. Is this a good idea?
I'd say yes. I always recommend talking to your medical team (doctor, therapist), but I looked into service dogs originally for anxiety. He's a Dissociative Identity Disorder service dog, but anxiety prevention and response is a big part of his job. Best of luck!
-Patch
Iāve been diagnosed with PTSD for the past 6 years via emotional + physical abuse which caused me to have serious constant stress and I soak it up from others super easily. I also had a heart condition when I was 6 years old. My family has always had money issues but now that Iām a working citizen, I can finally try to get my own service dog. I am high functioning except that I do dissociate often and have issues with attacks in public and driving Would I still be considered for a service dog?
In my opinion, yes. There are several things you mentioned I think a service dog could help you with. I'd talk to your therapist and/or doctor (both, if you have both) about it, and continue your research. If you have more questions, definitely feel free to ask!
-Patch

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What dog breeds do you use and what are their names
I use an Australian Cattle Dog mix named Auden, and my next dog will be a German Shepherd, as that's the breed the program thinks will be best for me.
-Patch
On Disability and Boundaries: You are 100% allowed to set them.
For those of us who grow up with disabilities that affect us physically, we are hit very early on with the realization that we must voluntarily surrender control of our bodies for the sake of our physical health, and, at times, overall survival. Whether we need round-the-clock care, physical therapy, medical interventions or help securing ourselves and our mobility devices when using transportation, we will inevitably at some point be marionetted by others. As if having to accept this diminishment of our autonomy as a fact of life isnāt frustrating enough, in situations where our need for help is obvious, the individuals that help us tend to assume that our disabilities serve as a sort of āblanket consentā to touch our bodies and mobility aids without our explicit permission to do so.
We are conditioned to accept this assistance wherever, whenever and however it is presented to us without complaint, lest we are abandoned or ignored. And if we refuse⦠well, weāre just ungrateful, arenāt we? In a sense, we are taught that boundaries donāt exist for us. That we can never say no. The internalization of that toxic message can feel dehumanizing and terrifying, and sets us up to feel as though we have no choice but to trust all the wrong people against our better judgment.
And, unsurprisingly, this loss of physical autonomy can quickly start to shift to a loss in mental and emotional autonomy before we even realize itās happening. I cannot tell you, for example, how many abled friends I had as a kid that overstayed their welcome because I was terrified that no one else would want to be my friend if I cut them off.
But you know what?
You can say āNo.ā
You can say āI donāt like that.ā
You can say āThat makes me uncomfortable.ā
You can say āI donāt need help.ā
You can say āPlease donāt touch me.ā
You can say āPlease leave.ā
YOU ARE ALLOWED.
You are allowed to tell people off for being rude, inconsiderate, disrespectful or invasive. No matter who they are or if they say they have good intentions. Your need for help does not give toxic people a free pass to take advantage of you. You are allowed to take back control.
Idk if this is the kind of question you could answer but my sdit has started relieving himself in inappropriate places (ie instead of on grass he goes on tile/similar surfaces) my trainer said its bc he has learned that it's ok to do that (idk how bc he was always trained to go on grass) and to correct him every time he does it but he isnt stopping. Any tips?
Go back to basic potty training. Potty breaks on leash, every 30-60 minutes. Because you don't know when they'll do this, I'd also pull from PA until it's under control.
I wish you luck!
Patch
I dont want to be a jerk but 18% of people have anxiety. even the person with the most crippling anxiety I've ever seen in my life was fine without a service dog. I understand that they help but i dont think its necessary. most people that have them for anxiety dont need them, they want them. This is coming from someone diagnosed with severe anxiety
And this is the ask that's going to resurrect me from my extended hiatus. Just because YOU don't need a service dog doesn't mean that they aren't beneficial to others with debilitating anxiety. As someone with anxiety you should 100% be aware of the fact that things that works for others won't necessarily work for you. Anxiety can present in many forms. I'm going to use myself as an example. As someone with PTSD and severe anxiety, when I get anxious and/or have panic attacks I disassociate. Which can be extremely dangerous for me in public. The dogs I train are all trained with guiding tasks, for my benefit specifically. When I dissociate my dogs will pick up on it and Immiedietly take me somewhere safe. Whether this be an area that's clear of people or back out to my car, depending on the situation/location. This is a life saving task for me. One that lets me be independent, without a service dog I'd have to wait for a friend to be available to accompany me to do things as simple as grabbing groceries. I use other tasks but this is the main one that gives me the confidence and ability to go out alone. Anxiety and anxiety symptoms aren't the same for everyone. And service dogs aren't needed by everyone. Yes there are people out there with anxiety who don't need a service dog and just want one. There is a reason any reputable Psych Dog program has stringent applications (including mine). Just because you've met others with debilitating anxiety who don't need a service dog, doesn't mean there aren't others who do need them. Such as myself. This is the same as saying that because you and those you know with chronic pain don't need a wheelchair, every one with severe chronic pain can and should get by without using one. It's abelist and generalizing because YOU don't need it. - Nate
Hi there! So i recently started seeing a new therapist and he recomends that I get an emotional support dog, I would like to be able to train my dog to disrupt panic attacks and social anxiety by body blocking and being able to pick up on when I'm getting anxious. Would my therapist be able to write a letter of recommendation for a service dog instead of an emotional support dog so it could help me more than just when I'm at home since a lot of my anxiety is socially related?
They certainly can! I'd just be sure to stress your need for an SD, not an ESA. Tell them exactly what you told me. Be prepared to answer questions, as well. Good luck!
-Patch + Auden

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Hey there! So while Iāve considered the possibility of me having a service dog in the past for my chronic GAD, do you think theres an ideal age for someone to have a service dog when dealing with mental illnesses earlier in life?
I was first diagnosed as a freshman in high school (though by the nature of my illnesses, it technically started age four), and after having been there, and where I am now, as a general rule I say after high school. Even if that means getting the dog the summer of graduation or freshman year of college. So I guess the age would be 18 or so? But thatās just my personal opinion. I know people navigate high school with an SD, but that seems like a nightmare to me haha. People donāt tell you that for a while after you get your dog, your anxiety will actually be worse because of people coming up to you, petting your dog, general anxiety around the dog, blah blah blah. I couldnāt have done it in school. No way. But plenty of people can, and do. Good luck!-Patch & Auden
Hey! I'm soon getting a service dog for my anxiety/panic attacks, but i'm really new to this thing. I still have a lot of doubts about how my life will eventually change if i take one. Maybe some tips or advice? :'
If youāre still having doubts, Iād personally hold off. You can always get (or not get) a dog later. A service dog is a working dog, though, so Iād feel bad if you got one and then decided you didnāt want/need them and the dog didnāt get the physical or mental stimulation they need. I know that probably isnāt what you want to hear, but if youāre unsure, Iād wait.
-Patch & Auden