Emotional Support Dog Training

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notclover
notclover Posts: 8 Forumite
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Hello everyone! Just wondering if any dog owner has any experience with their dogs being trained as an emotional support animal? I'm interested to know if it cost you anything, where and how long was the training, and the overall experience? Thank you!

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  • sheramber
    sheramber Posts: 19,131 Forumite
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    I think you will find emotional support dogs are not recognised in Uk - assuming you are in UK .

    Assistance dogs are normally trained and supplied by recognised organisations.

    https://www.assistancedogs.org.uk/law/
  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 32,756 Forumite
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    Yes, it's a US thing. One that's gone just a tad too far.

    https://bestlifeonline.com/emotional-support-animals/

    There's even an emotional support alligator.
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • Artytarty
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    I think you'll find most dogs give emotional support even without training!
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  • jseagullz
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    Training's just a few weeks, I heard. But that's outside UK.
  • Blinkyspears21
    Blinkyspears21 Posts: 13 Forumite
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    Yup, it's more of a US thing. Although you might want to check out Support Dogs UK (that's what I saw on a quick search) if you are really interested. As for information about the training, I think this article has the information you need.
  • *Tangles*
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    If the owner also has a physical disability Dog Aid can help.
    I've assisted in training 2 support dogs for autistic young adults.

    Like any other dog a good level of basic obedience is needed, as well as a good owner/dog relationship.
    A good Kennel Club Good Citizen club can help with that.
  • Browniez
    Browniez Posts: 16 Forumite
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    notclover wrote: »
    Hello everyone! Just wondering if any dog owner has any experience with their dogs being trained as an emotional support animal? I'm interested to know if it cost you anything, where and how long was the training, and the overall experience? Thank you!

    I've seen various topics about it on tripadvisor, for example, here https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g1-i26969-k12014690-Emotional_support_dog_training_for_UK_travel_questions-Traveling_with_Pets.html
    Artytarty wrote: »
    I think you'll find most dogs give emotional support even without training!

    Indeed, like my four-legged Sparkie. But according to Doggolab, you'll still need official approval, if you're planning to travel a lot. You can't just say "Allow me to bring this cute little doggo on board, he's such a good boy/girl".
    *Tangles* wrote: »
    If the owner also has a physical disability Dog Aid can help.
    I've assisted in training 2 support dogs for autistic young adults.
    Like any other dog a good level of basic obedience is needed, as well as a good owner/dog relationship.
    A good Kennel Club Good Citizen club can help with that.

    Hi there. Are you still available on this forum? PM me please. Thanks.
  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 7,557 Forumite
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    The charity Dogs for Good also have a training programme for pet dogs owned by families who have an autistic child- it's called the 'Family Dog' proramme.
    Trained community dogs also assist adults with learning difficulties.
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything! --
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  • bensworld
    bensworld Posts: 5 Forumite
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    I don't have such an experience but I feel really interested in this field. what s useful topic
  • geminilady
    geminilady Posts: 1,922 Forumite
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    Just watched a series on Netflix about one,it is called- The healing powers of Dude,it did not seem to do much other than be a dog but I agree just having a dog gives the owner emotional support
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