#Service Dog Handler

[arwenthegreat]

Excuse me?? Is this... The prettiest dog who ever lived???

#dog #doggo #great pyrenees #great Pyrenees service dog #service dog #service dog training #multipurpose service dog #service dog handler #chronic fatigue #actually disabled #disabled #invisible disability #chronic illness #disability #disabilties #chronic pain #cfs/me #fibromyalgia #psychiatric service dog #service dog in training #innapropriate #inappropriate sinus tachycardia #chronic fatigue syndrome #heds #probably heds #hypermobility

[discord-emote-customs]

Could you please do a couple service dog emotes?? Sitting, and like Standing by Handler! Thank you sm

some service dogs ^^ sitting & standing by handler w/ & w/o text , & an alt service dog handler text !!

#custom emoji #custom emojis #custom emote #custom emotes #discord emoji #discord emojis #discord emote #discord emotes #free to use #service dog #service dogs #disability aids #standing by handler #handler #service dog handler

[blue-theservicedog]

Every once in a while I’m reminded how big of an undertaking, how long-term of a project (and for the HIGH possibility of “failure”) owner-training a service dog is.

And I think there’s this misconception that most of the training time is spent on task work. At least, that was the idea I had when I first started doing my research and preparing for this. But no. It’s ALL about public access. Per the ADA (so this may be different in other countries), a service dog only technically needs to be able to perform one task, but they HAVE to be well behaved and in control at all times in public in order to be considered a service dog.

Obviously mistakes happen and no one’s going to get kicked out of a store for an imperfect Sit or Heel, but it has to be dang near because it’s a matter of safety for you and the general public.

It is SUCH a labor intensive and exhausting experience and a lot of owner trainers know that going in but don’t have any idea HOW just… how MUCH it is. And you’re doing all that on top of being disabled and needing a service dog. It can get so much worse too, if your disability prevents you from training for a time and you have to effectively start over on certain skills.

I think we owner-trainers deserve a gold medal or something just for surviving, honestly.

#service dog #service dog handler #owner trained service dog #service dog training #blue the service dog

[disabled-disaster-king]

I am kinda concerned about people talking about getting service dogs and how they can't afford to do so but do anyway. A dog requires regular vet check ups, food, toys, and so many other things not even touching on service dog specific costs. What are you going to do if your dog gets hurt or sick? Especially seeing as many of these people skimp on the cost of a well bread dog for a cheep backyard breeder or rescue which are much more likely to have unforseen health and behavioral issues. I get that having a service dog might help you but not if they are going to put you in a financial crisis it's not fair to you or the dog.

#disabled #disability #actually disabled #service dog #service dogs #service animal #service dog handler

[chaotic-archaeologist]

Hey, I am a undergraduate archeology student who is persuing archeology but also has Adhd and anxiety. Over the past couple years my anxiety has started to cause me to get migraines and get dizzy and other physical symptoms. I am looking into the potential of getting a service dog (a trained PSD) but was worried about how it would go with being an archeologist. Is it a good idea? Is it possible? I saw u have a service dog and wanted to ask. Any advice is appreciated.

Being an archaeologist (or other kind of historical professional—@rambling-museums) is totally possible. There are some things it does limit, like not being able to work in certain conditions because of your dog, but if your service dog is helping you live your life, the tradeoffs are absolutely worth it.

I've already written a post about having a service dog in the field, so check that out. See also: my #service dog handler and #disabled archaeologist tags.

-Reid

#service dog handler #disabled archaeologist #archaeology

[chronicallye]

Stranger: Ooh, look, a dog.

Me:

Stranger: *makes kissy noises to my dog.*

Me:

Stranger: *BARKS at my dog.*

Me:

Stranger: Oh, it's an emotional support dog.

Me: Actually-

#service dog #disabled #chronic pain #babe with a mobility aid #hypermobile ehlers danlos #hip dysplasia #pots syndrome #essential tremor #chronic illness #ableism #chronically ill #service dog handler

[workingflooff]

Got a new vest :3

#autism #nerodivergent #autisic #service dog #service dog in training #disability advocacy #ptsd #disabled #dog #dogs #autism service dog #service dog handler

[tuptastic]

Disability, especially with a rare condition, is so difficult in so many small ways.

It's the stares you get when you walk around and they see your gait, unusual and unstable and a clear sign something is wrong.

It's being ignored in favor of your companions because the person in a wheelchair obviously can't speak for themselves, right?

It's being followed in stores because of your service animal, and being photographed and touched without your consent and having medical episodes expanded on because strangers approach you when you're down to ask questions and refuse to allow her to work.

It's having to plan trips carefully because you know there are areas you can't access and things you can't do anymore, and seeing your friends faces flicker with emotions you can't describe even though they try so hard for you.

It's having to work twice as hard as your classmates to achieve the same results, because you physically can't handle the same effort they put in.

It's seeing the shocked looks when you remind people that accessibility is done to the bare minimum, and that there are places I can't access because it's deemed a financial burden to change.

It's knowing the look on a doctors face when they have once again found no answers, and when you're going home again with nothing despite everyone telling you something is wrong. And that's at best - at worst, you go through another period of mistreatment and neglect, or you end up back on a treatment that almost kills you.

It's never having a community because there is no one else out there like you. You can get close, but you will never find your people.

It's painful. It's terrifying. And it's so hard.

#physically disabled #disability #cripple punk #cripple posting #young and disabled #actually disabled #disabled #motor neurone disease #(suspected) #innapropriate sinus tachycardia #chronically ill #chronic pain #seizure disorder #neurological disability #neurological disorder #service dogs #service dog handler #tired of always trying to be a good positive advocate when i hurt so bad #emotionally done

[hashtag-xolo]

Asking my service dog for Deep Pressure Therapy aka "please put your full weight on me and squeeze my consciousness back into my body thanks"

#dogblr #service dog humor #service dog #service dog handler #bless tzapo and his weight bringing me out of a dissociative state

[arwenthegreat]

Another photo dump of big girl working and being the best dog in general ❤️

#psychiatric service dog #service dog #service dog in training #actually disabled #chronic fatigue #service dog training #sdit #sd #multipurpose service dog #service dog handler #mobility service dog #chronic pain stuff #chronically ill #chronic illness #chronic pain #invisible disability #disabilties #disabled #disability #fibromyalgia #hypermobile ehlers danlos #heds #me cfs #inappropriate sinus tachycardia #great pyrenees

[cryptidiopathic]

[at the mall]

Little girl: *points at Clover (my service dog)* Mommy, they brought their dog to the store.

Her mom: it's not real, sweetie

#having to say 'shes a dog not a robot' for a brand new reaspn ig #service dog handler #clover

[mercyandme007]

Should people be allowed to owner train there own service dogs?

I want to know your opion on this, please please comment down below what you think

so here is my option on whether or not you should be allowed to train your own service dog. I definity think you should be allowed to do that. However i do not think you should be allowed to call yourself a trainer. An ethical trainer will have gone though many diffrent certifications and has a code of ethics. The reason that the ADA allows a handler to train there own service dog is because they are trying to make service dogs as accessible as possible. This is great but there are some down falls to this, fake service dogs. I already did a post on fakes so I wont go into detail. Being able to train your own service dog makes training a lot more accessible for people who do not have access to a professional trainer. You can train your own dog and not be a trainer. I wish that professional training was more readily available but its not sadly so i am an owner trainer. Having the ability to owner train not only benefits the owners but it can also benefit ethical and professional trainers. People may owner train there dog, but have no idea how to start. I have seen a lot of trainers doing online calls with the handler to help them train, while the dog is still owner trained cause the handler did all the training, they just got help from a trainer on the interwebs. Over all being able to train your own dog bring a large level of accessibility to the service dog training industry. Some people may train their own dog and discover that they really like it and choose it as a carrier.

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[blue-theservicedog]

Owner training with an invisible disability is so funny because people will come up and compliment you and tell you you’re such a good person for training a service dog for someone and then walk off before you can be like “actually he’s for me”

#blue the service dog #service dog #service dog training #service dog handler #service dog in training #sometimes it’s haha funny but sometimes it’s just annoying #like when people I know ask me when I’m ‘giving him back’ or whatever as if I don’t regularly talk about the fact that we are OWNER training #or the fact that I am disabled #it gets frustrating and feels kinda ableist sometimes. #like even though for me being disabled is a huge part of my identity people seem to choose to miss it #because I rarely use my mobility aid or visible sensory aids #so CLEARLY the service dog can’t be for me either #nope. I mostly don’t need my mobility aid and honestly it doesn’t help with the thing I need it for most #and I don’t use visible sensory aids partly due to internalized ableism and partly due to I Forgor

[cyrus-cyrus]

I'm looking for more information about how and what I need to do for Psychiatric service dog, I've been experiencing a lot of mental problems and anxiety attacks and stuff and my friend recommended trying to find a service dog. If u have a service dog or have any helpful information about a service dog please tell me an thank you hope this is not a waste of your time

#service dog #psychiatric service dog #service dog handler

[chaotic-archaeologist]

Hello again! I messaged earlier about experience with Service dogs and archeology digs and stuff and wanted to say thank you! With your posts and information I felt comfortable enough to continue down the path and now have a beautiful husky service dog (already i know it was a lucky find) who adores me and when she saw me despite being in a room with other dogs and people she had known longer just came up to me and sat on me and wouldn’t move! Sorry if a bit of an over share I just adore her so much. I wanted to come back and update you if that was oaky. I also have a couple more questions!a couple programs I have been looking into to do summer excavations with are opening up and stuff and I wanted to ask about if there is anything in particular I should look to avoid when applying with my service dog in mind. I also wanted to ask if you or anyone you know had any bad experiences with these places or people running it, as the excavation i did this past summer had someone who was “predatory” and I do not really want to find my self in a place there again. And response is appreciated thank you! (Sorry this is getting a bit long, so ill leave it here. Also mandatory pet/service dog tax is paid here)

Aw, I'm so glad to hear that! Your pup looks fantastic—I hope you two get to have many adventures together.

When it comes to applications for field schools (or anything else) with a service dog/disability, here's my advice: do not mention anything about this in your application.

Look, implicit bias is real, and archaeology has a lot of work to do reckoning with ableism in the field. It sucks, but it's true. I don't doubt that the individual people reviewing your application have good intentions, but that still might not necessarily prevent them from unconsciously selecting against you due to your disability.

After you are accepted, send them an email outlining your abilities and the accommodations you will need. You do not owe them any medical information you do not want to give, but you should also balance that with providing instructors with the information they will need to keep you safe in the field.

Disclosing after you've been formally accepted offers you much more robust legal protection—if they turn you down now, it's easier to prove that it's because of your disability. They are also now obligated to provide the accommodations you need.

As for reviewing programs/instructors, I don't know of how much help I can be. Remember that this is the internet, and anything someone says here should be taken with a grain of salt. The best sources of information about things like this are always going to be other people who work in the same area/have experience working with these people/programs. Word gets around. Ask your professors, and see if you can track down some former students.

Best of luck,

-Reid

#he speaks #disabled archaeologist #service dog handler #archaeology advice #field school #academic advice #archaeologist with a service dog

[rosiescrypt]

Hello!

I am planning to self train a service dog since I was a puppy, this includes help from professionals but still a lot of self training.

Is there a specific daily schedule you guys used that worked well for you?

#rosie.talks #service dog #service dog in training #psychatric service dog #service dog prospect #service dog training #service dog handler #disabled