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Has Anyone Used A Service Dog For Depression?
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I'm thinking of getting a puppy in a year or so and train them to aid my depression. Maybe have them do deep pressure on my bad days. Has anyone used a dog for this kind of thing? I've found a breed that fits all the requirements of the family (not a lot of barking, not a lot of shedding), and I'm hoping this would be helpful, since I've tried so many different meds and have yet to find a good fit. Would love to hear others' experience. Thank you.

posted March 28, 2022 (edited)
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Service dog? Best thing EVER.

posted April 24, 2022
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I think that would be great. I've heard a lot of positive vibes on it

posted April 11, 2022
A MyDepressionTeam Member

We got a chiweenie puppy; Originally it was for my hubby, so he won't be lonely when I am gone; but she has helped me with my sadness/depression.

posted March 28, 2022
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I need one

posted July 2, 2022
A MyDepressionTeam Member

@A MyDepressionTeam Member I can't right away. One of my kids has neuralgia in their ears, and so must get a dog that doesn't bark too loud or too frequently. Of course any dog will bark, so we've come to an agreement about ways to handle it. The photo I put in is a Bergamasco Sheepdog. Their bark isn't as deep or loud as others I've listened to. In the meantime, I do have rabbits to cuddle, but I want to train a dog to do deep pressure therapy when I'm really feeling bad, to stop my knees bouncing when I'm anxious (most of the time), to lie down with me when I have a migraine, and to help me focus when I can't concentrate. The bunnies are soft and cuddly, but can't do all that.

Thank you all for your answers! I will be contacting my doctor to get a letter for my landlord.

posted April 11, 2022

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