Psychiatric Service Dog Training Austin TX

Welcome to our Psychiatric Service Dog Training Program, tailored to provide support and assistance to individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Psychiatric service dogs play a crucial role in helping their handlers manage symptoms, navigate daily challenges, and lead more independent and fulfilling lives. Our program focuses on training dogs to perform specific tasks and behaviors that mitigate the effects of psychiatric conditions while also fostering a strong bond between the dog and their handler.

Comprehensive Assessment: We begin with a completely free training session where we will be conducting a thorough assessment of your dog’s behavior and temperament. We will also asses the specific needs and challenges faced by the individual with a psychiatric disability. This assessment helps us tailor the training program to address the unique requirements of each client and their condition.

Task Training: Our program focuses on teaching dogs a variety of tasks tailored to the handler’s specific psychiatric disability. These tasks may include but are not limited to: providing deep pressure therapy during anxiety or panic attacks, retrieving medication, interrupting self-harming behaviors, guiding the handler to safety during dissociative episodes, and alerting to impending psychiatric episodes.

Behavioral Support: In addition to task training, we provide behavioral support to help dogs remain calm, focused, and responsive in various environments and situations. This includes desensitization to triggers, reinforcement of desired behaviors, and management of stress or anxiety.

Public Access Training: Psychiatric service dogs must be well-behaved and reliable in public settings to accompany their handlers wherever they go. Our program includes extensive public access training to ensure that dogs remain calm, obedient, and non-intrusive while in public places such as restaurants, stores, and public transportation.

Handler Education and Support: We provide comprehensive education and support for handlers, empowering them with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively work with their psychiatric service dog. This includes training on how to utilize the dog’s tasks and behaviors, understanding service dog laws and etiquette, and building a strong bond with their canine partner.

Guaranteed Results, Continuous Support and Guidance: With our Results Guarantee we promise to reach the goals that you set forth at the start of the psychiatric service dog training program and we will provide unlimited lessons until those goals are reached. Our commitment to your success doesn’t end with the lessons. We also provide unlimited ongoing phone and email support, to address any challenges or refine skills over the lifetime of your dog.

With our Psychiatric Service Dog Training Program, individuals with psychiatric disabilities can gain a reliable and supportive companion to assist them in managing their condition and navigating daily life with greater confidence and independence. Whether providing emotional support during times of distress or performing specific tasks to mitigate symptoms, our program aims to empower individuals to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives with the assistance of their psychiatric service dog. Get started today with a Free psychiatric service dog training session by filling out the 2 part form at the top of the page!