me here because of erroneous information being passed here.

It seems to me that some of you are thinking about PSD with the wrong attitude. There is a huge problem out there for the disabled especially when it comes to SDs and their dogs. It gets worse when someone says, "Oh good idea, I'll get a PSD" WRONG!! It doesn't work that way. Just because your Dr. suggests it doesn't make it a good idea. I would like to suggest that you consider the following.

Are you a dog person and how much knowledge do you have about dogs?
Are you capable of training a dog properly regardless if it is a program or OT dog?
Do you have the skills to train a dog? I've been doing it for 40 yrs.
Are you physically capable of taking care of a dog?
Are you willing to make the 10-15 year commitment to your dog?
Are you willing to become emotionally involved with your dog?
Do you relaize what a pain in the *** hauiling a dog everywhere is?
Do you know where you should not take a dog?
Insert list of 10 more Qs of your own devising.

Before you start thinking abuot a PSD or any other service dog I suggest you find out what is involved starting with ***suggest PAT and access standard then go to **** and finish there.

Then come over to a brand new forum ***and learn about them, ask your Qs before making a decision. It is not my intention to turn you off the idea but it is a bigger step than you realize fraught with problems you won't believe.

Not everyone is suitable for an SD.

I shall no go make an introductory post.

Hi Harley and Anakin.