Some people have been using emotional support animals (ESAs) as an excuse to bring their pets wherever they want. This made the ADA to not include ESA as a service animal category and caused problems for people with genuine mental and emotional issues. Instead, it’s highly advised to get a psychiatric service dog (PSD) – a service animal that functions like an ESA.

So what mental and emotional problems would allow a person to qualify for a PSD? They include PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Depending on the condition of the patient, the animal will be trained to prevent episodes, attacks, or self-harm from happening. Do you know someone in need of a PSD? Suggest them to get one as it can help in saving their life.

Source: ESA DOCTORS

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today.  The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

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