What is a Psychiatric Service Dog? A Complete Guide to PSDs

What is a Psychiatric Service Dog? A Complete Guide to PSDs

With so many different types of support animals out there, from therapy dogs to emotional support animals (ESAs) to service animals, it can be difficult to distinguish one type of assistance animal from the next. That’s where we come in.  If you are interested in obtaining a psychiatric service dog (PSD), then you’ve come to…

How to Make My Dog an Emotional Support Dog: A Complete Guide to ESAs

How to Make My Dog an Emotional Support Dog: A Complete Guide to ESAs

For many of us, life without our furry friends would be unimaginable. That’s why it can be so heartbreaking when it seems like building after building has a “no dogs allowed” rule.  The good news? If your dog is a crucial part of your mental health support system, then you may be able to make…

Can Emotional Support Animals Go Anywhere?

Can Emotional Support Animals Go Anywhere?

For centuries, animals have been assisting and supporting humans with various activities, whether they are helping with farming, tracking, guarding, guiding, or hunting. Psychiatric service dogs, therapy dogs, service dogs, and emotional support animals all perform significant duties in aiding humans. However, these assistance animal terms are not interchangeable.  Each type of assistance animal is…

How to Get a Legitimate Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letter

How to Get a Legitimate Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letter

If you have an emotional or mental condition that affects your daily life, you may find comfort and support in the form of a pet. If so, your cat, dog, or other pet serves as an emotional support animal (ESA). Some laws provide ESAs and their owners certain legal protections, and a legitimate ESA letter…