Three types of tasks of a PTSD Service Dog
There are three main categories of tasks of a PTSD Service Dog:
Alerting
Calming
Helping with other co-morbid disabilities
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How to get the 8-digit ID code demanded by (some) airlines to fly with a service dog
JetBlue, American Airlines, and probably other airlines now insist that flyers get an 8-digit ID number to fly with a service dog. Having a signed copy of the new DOT form form is not enough. And you need to get it 48 hours before you fly. And you need to have a paper boarding pass (because the code will be printed on there, but won’t be on your electronic one). And the code isn’t for a lifetime—it expires when the dog’s rabies immunization expires. We are appalled by this burdensome requirement.
This is a picture of the DOT form, but don't print it out. The Open Doors organization doesn't accept mail or faxed applications...you fill it out on their website, which is https://traveller-app.opendoorsnfp.org/home
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Service Dogs in Training - Minnesota Law
Does a trainer with a service dog in training have rights in Minnesota?
Good question! The federal law called the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) protects people with disabilities who have service dogs that are fully trained, but how about service dogs in training?
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Wonderful article on Marissa and the fundraiser in her memory
From the Elk River Star News:
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First annual Marissa Norby Memorial Golf Scramble was a huge success!
In tribute to Marsissa Norby, a full contingent of golfers raised over $13,000 to help Pawsitivity train service dogs for veterans!
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Thank you, Mounds View High School business students team!
Thank you to the amazing business students of Mounds View High School, for your fabulous fundraiser for Pawsitivity at the Ideal Hall in St. Paul!
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Article in Cargill about Pawsitivity dog
From the wonderful article about the Cargill employee who we helped train her service dog!
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When should I put down my dog?
We got this question today, so i thought I’d post an answer in case it helps anyone out!
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Working with a therapy dog, as a therapist
I received an interesting email today, and since I get similar emails pretty often, I thought I’d share my answer with readers.
Hello,
My name is ____ and I'm from Israel. I'm on my fourth year of internship in clinical psychology, and many of my patients are diagnosed with PTSD or CPTSD. Unfortunately, therapy with dogs is not a very familiar treatment in my country, and I believe that this therapy can really help people who are suffering and it can provide them a better life.
I want to integrate this therapy in my clinic, so I would like to know if there is an option to learn it in your center, and whether there is, I would appreciate any further details on the process.
Thank you.
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