Psychiatric Service Dog

A Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) is a specially trained canine that assists individuals with psychiatric disabilities, such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression. These dogs perform specific tasks to help their handlers manage symptoms, like providing comfort during panic attacks, reminding them to take medication, or creating a safe personal space in public. Unlike emotional support animals, PSDs are trained to perform tasks that directly mitigate their owner's mental health condition, making them essential companions that can improve quality of life and independence. They are recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and have legal access in public spaces.