What is Service Dog?
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A service dog is a type of assistance dog, specifically trained to help people who have disabilities other than visual or hearing impairment, or medical response dogs. Service dogs are sometimes trained and bred by private organizations. In other cases, a disabled handler may train their own dog with or without the aid of a private dog trainer.
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How do members experience Service Dog?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 17 | 13 | |
| Support mental / emotional health | 14 | 14 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 10 | 15 | |
| Neurological fatigue | 8 | 4 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 5 | 5 |
Member evaluations
SisterHermit
evaluated on Jul 08, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for balance problems: Major
- Side effects: None
mdeall88
evaluated on Mar 11, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for seizure worry: Slight
- Side effects: None
theexpress
evaluated on Sep 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Support social interaction: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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