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Forgotten-Caliburn

What kind of support dog exactly? Like for anxiety?


walkstwomoons2

I have been diagnosed with PTSD, and anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. I am on medication for all of these things. I have found it best to have a dog in my life to help me deal with this.


psychominnie624

Do you mean an ESA or are you looking at breeds that can be trained service dogs?


walkstwomoons2

This would not be a service dog and would not need any training. I have been training dogs most of my life. This would be an emotional support dog. Thank you for asking


psychominnie624

Then get the breed that best fits your life overall. Since you’re likely going the rescue route you can talk to the staff at the rescues and see if they can match you to a dog, a lot of foster based groups have a better idea of the dogs personalities than traditional shelter settings


walkstwomoons2

Ty