Service Dog

Hi All,

I have Autism and ADHD and have my pooch with me most places, to keep me on the right track. Places say no dogs except service dogs and being a Chief Masker (self-declared title, can be used by others concurrently) sometimes, if I am asked, I just just say "He's my service dog" like I am used to being asked.

I could actually do with him around for meltdowns and issues so I would love him to become an 'actual' service dog so I don't have to feel bad. I've looked online and can't really see much about getting your pet officially one and so I'm wondering if anyone has any tips, please?

If it is that you can't actually register one, then am I okay to keep calling him one?

Any advice, please?

Thanks

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ArchaeC 4 months ago

As you feel you benefit from your dog being with you when out and about, it would be worth considering if you and your dog would be suitable candidates for training to allow your dog to qualify as an Autism Assistance Dog.

Autism Assistance Dogs and their owner and/or person they are placed with, go through a programme of training that meets set standards. The links provide further information on how to apply and the criteria that needs to be met in order to be eligible.

https://www.autismdogs.co.uk
https://www.assistancedogs.org.uk/members/
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ArchaeC 4 months ago

As you feel you benefit from your dog being with you when out and about, it would be worth considering if you and your dog would be suitable candidates for training to allow your dog to qualify as an Autism Assistance Dog.

Autism Assistance Dogs and their owner and/or person they are placed with, go through a programme of training that meets set standards. The links provide further information on how to apply and the criteria that needs to be met in order to be eligible.

https://www.autismdogs.co.uk
https://www.assistancedogs.org.uk/members/
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