who has a Chihuahua as a service dog? I DO!

[papillon]

Hope I'm not hijacking your thread, Dee!

In case anyone's interested, here's a decently comprehensive list & explanation of work/tasks that psychiatric service dogs can be trained for.

http://www.iaadp.org/psd_tasks.html

[Dee]

Hijack away.  Service dogs do so much more than I thought.  It really is a great resource for all of us.  I had no idea the difference this little guy could make. 

[papillon]

Ha thanks, Dee

Agreed! I really think service dogs are an underutilized resource! They're a big commitment, but so worth it.

Deep pressure therapy (which is sort of code for training your dog to cuddle with you) has made a huge difference for me!!!

Good luck to you in this journey!

[sanmagic7]

just wanted to say, dee, that your dog is so dang cute!!!   love that picture!  i'm so happy for you!