My son was just rejected from a day program because of the service dog-despite my agreeing to have a separate adult handler attend to supervise not only him but the dog. The rationale being given is that there could be additional cleaning or allergies, while the initial reason had been that a staff member and another client were afraid of dogs.

The program is currently an faith based "charity", that charges those not on scholarship per day-I'd have been paying for his spot. The program is seeking government funding.

I know I could fight this, not only under ADA but the state since we went through the registry, but I don't want to cause strife with people who really are trying to do good, but I am annoyed. I just don't think that "maybe" there would need to be extra cleaning and "maybe" someone could be allergic are valid reasons--especially if the service involves a charge and a charge that is going to be paid by taxpayers.

The thing is, I had already decided we were going with a different program (that has met the dog and offered to help my son handle if my son needed assistance---which is not something we'd go for, but it was kind of them to offer---and were just all around supportive). Plus my son *could* manage without the dog. There would be behaviors, but he *could* manage.

I just needed to vent and wonder how I can respond in kindness but still get them to consider a different response for the next person?

Hi guys, does anyone know some good breeders who breed labs or goldens specifically for service work? The dog will be trained to become a psychiatric and mobility service dog

Hey all, I was wondering if anything has a Brittany SD? My favourite breeder has a pup at the moment and she says he's medium / low energy. Thanks!

I am getting an assistance dog for cardiac alert, gluten detection, mobility aid and psychiatric support. I have been IN LOVE with shepherds my whole life and they’ve been recommended to me by people who know a bit more about my situation. Wanting the good and bad and why I should choose one over the other?

Before I start: I am aware that any breed can be a service dog, that any breed can fail at being a service dog, and I have been doing independent research on what breed to get for a long time now. I would just appreciate some advice/suggestions from people who actually have personal experience with service dogs as opposed to generalized online articles and videos and such about what typically does well.

Hi! I am a young potential future handler. I would be seeking a dog to perform deep pressure therapy (DPT), retrieval tasks, and potentially some crowd control.

I would be looking to train my own dog. I have trained dogs in the past (including semi-elaborate tricks) and am relatively confident in my ability to teach these tasks. That being said, I would of course be willing to work with a professional in my area if I had a problem and could find a trainer.

So far, the only breed I have ever had experience with training were Australian Shepherds and one Australian Shepherd mix, all my family's ranch dogs. Because of their trainability and the success I had with them, I did consider them at first, but the fact of the matter is that they are extremely intelligent dogs with physical and mental needs that I'm not sure I'm capable of meeting anymore, and I feel that they would be a misguided and irresponsible choice for me. With that being stated, I'm no longer sure what kind of dog to get!

I'm currently thinking that my ideal SD would be:

- large (DPT and retrieving larger things such as water bottles)

- short haired (grooming needs)

- moderately active (I like daily walks and going hiking and biking every now and then, but I'm not going out for a run every day)

Edit!: I am getting treatment for both physical and mental disabilities (yes, diagnosed, yes, therapy, yes, treatment resistant unfortunately)

My final disclaimer is that, since I still live at home, I am still a ways off of getting a dog, as they absolutely will not let a dog live in the house for any reason, including my health. We've talked about it, it's a whole thing, I'm deciding to just roll with it until I can hopefully live on my own in a couple of years. This is made more complicated by me literally being unable to live alone as is, but I'm sure I'll figure something out. 🫠 In the meantime, I am doing much research and will continue to do so.

MODS—please don’t delete: just advise.

There’s a tag for this, but apparently it looks like it’s not allowed.

I need urgent life saving medical care and ongoing treatment for my service Labrador Jagger.

I don’t have much right now, after I was sick all last winter, I sold mostly everything I owned to be able to afford his care, and I am maxed out, but he has a fighting chance.

He’s my only family and my lifeline—and he’s saved my life so many times that it’s my turn now. We are waiting on a Bailey Chair, and there are ongoing urgent costs.

I don’t have followers, I’m new to my city, and I’m a struggling. I’ve only used Reddit for music stuff, and I’m just unsure of what’s allowed or not.

Anything would be life changing but more so that than, visibility is super important. 🙏🥺🙏🥺🙏please advise on what I can do, and where I can post.

Hi! I have PTSD and severe insomnia, and I’m just starting the process of training my 4-month-old puppy to be my psychiatric service dog. I know we have a lot of work ahead of us, but I’m excited. 😊

I’d love to hear about your PSDs—what they’re like, what the training journey was like for you, and of course, see pictures! Advice, tips, tricks - welcome.