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SammiArielle

SammiArielle

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Not sure if this is the place for this or not, so mods move it if it isint sorry!

I have aspergers, and extreme social anxiety and im probably getting a dog in about a year. i would like to have her certifed as a service dog but im not sure i qualify. however my last dog i took everywhere with me and it helps me so much to have a dog with me at all times. keeps me calmed down and from having panic attacks.

however im not sure if aspergers or extreeme social anxiety and panic attacks qualify me to get her certified as a service dog. anyone know anything about this?
 
SammiArielle said:
Not sure if this is the place for this or not, so mods move it if it isint sorry!

I have aspergers, and extreme social anxiety and im probably getting a dog in about a year. i would like to have her certifed as a service dog but im not sure i qualify. however my last dog i took everywhere with me and it helps me so much to have a dog with me at all times. keeps me calmed down and from having panic attacks.

however im not sure if aspergers or extreeme social anxiety and panic attacks qualify me to get her certified as a service dog. anyone know anything about this?
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Perhaps you can find the answer here:

Autism Assistance Dog - 4 Paws For Ability or google "service dogs for asbergers". Lots of links.

Not sure how restrictive they may be regarding adults, but at least we know there is such a service pertaining to autism. Plus there may be other services who do cater specifically to adults.

I think a lot about having a pet...maybe some day. Unlike humans, I connect very well with animals in general.
 
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I think a lot about having a pet...maybe some day. Unlike humans, I connect very well with animals in general.
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Me too. Kinda. I'm averse when people who treat their animals like people. Example: Sleeping with pets, talking to a pet like it was a baby, or hold the pet ALL the time on the lap.

Pets are not people. That's why I LOVE ANIMALS.

I have 3 dogs. They were all abandoned on the streets. I took them. I care for them more than some people of my family. But I treat them like dogs, they have different need, like exercising, walking, chewing, playing. They need regular baths because of fleas. I really care for them.

And they're always there for me, there's no need for talk (perhaps some commands like come, sit, stop). No drama, nothing complex. Just be me. And they being dogs.

One of my dogs is very old, and dying. He have regular epileptic attacks. I know he will die someday soon, and it will hurt, and I still don't know how to react.

Definitely recommends getting a pet. But know this: they're not toys, it's a commitment you have to take for 10-20 years. If you don't want responsability, or care only for your own problems, don't get a pet. Also, don't buy pets, there's a lot of abandoned animals by reckless humans(it's heartbreaking, how can someone be so mean?). Instead rescue and adopt one/few.

OK? Ok....

See ya.
 
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Someone suggested a service dog for me once. I was probably 13 or 14. I declined because I used to be afraid of dogs and I was worried I would have to explain to everyone WHY I had the dog. I don't remember who's idea it was, but my mom and therapist were on board with it and no one had any doubts that I would qualify. Of course, I was considered a child then. I would like to get one now but the agency that trains them in my area won't give you one if you have other dogs in the house already. It's distracting for the service dog, apparently. And I think they may only work with children.

However, I do have a friend who is a professional dog trainer and trained her own service dog. I believe her diagnosis is bipolar disorder and her dog just had to pass a test to be certified. I'm pretty sure if you train the dog yourself or if you are willing to pay full price for the dog and training (a LOT of money), you can get one for pretty much any condition. The dog just has to be trained well enough to pass the test. It's only if you are trying to get a fully trained dog for free or cheap through a charity that you have to meet specific criteria. They only have so many dogs to give out, so they have to go to the people who need them most. Typically if you are under 18 (or whatever the age of majority is, most likely, if you live outside the US) you get preference in these types of things.
 
You might try your local Lions Club. Although our mission is primarily to help the blind, our motto is "We Serve" and we are present in at least 120 countries. So it is very possible that there is a Lions Club near you. I know my local club has helped out with many requests that weren't connected with sight. At least they would have some idea of where to go.
 
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