Getting a Service Dog: Why & How?

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[@georgerobins4110]

Who disliked this and why? Service dogs can be an amazing help!

[@marierider7388]

I'm so glad I found this channel! I was diagnosed with PTSD about a year ago and I've had a lot of guilt with that diagnosis. I felt like I was taking something from those who went through "real" trauma.

[@lesnorthwest9290]

Marie, thank you for this comment. I was just recently diagnosed as well, and I didn’t suffer terrifying, violent trauma, so I’ve struggled with that thought as well.

[@lucettacole4617]

Im so glad you mentioned how PTSD service dogs are usually for war veterans. I am enrolling into a course to become a dog trainer, and when they asked me about my goals, the interviewer was very surprised to hear that you cant get a dog for CPTSD where i live. Not unless youre handler training them yourself. My goals is to bring that option to people here.

[@alysmith8574]

Psychiatric Service Dogs are FANTASTIC!!!! I have one and he has changed my life for the good. I am so excited for you!!! Thank you for making this video. Go for it. You know what don't worry about people's opinions. If this will allow you to function do it. It is a FANTASTIC tool. A service dog is so helpful.

[@alysmith8574]

I am owner training my PSD. He is a rescue and he seems to be doing very well. Good luck!!! I am so excited for you!!!

[@PostTraumaticVictory]

Thank you! I'm excited too! (also nervous, but mostly hopeful haha)

[@aliciajo4618]

I've been talking with my psych about getting a service dog for my ptsd. Alerting to dissociative episodes, DPT for grounding, blocking (standing behind me to make me feel protected), alerting to flashback/panic "episodes", comfort, standing between me and people, etc. I'm hoping to train a dog before I leave for college

[@ChronicallyGaming]

I just discovered your channel, while looking for every video about CPTSD & service dogs i could find. Watching this video, listening to you talk about this subject hits so close to home for me. I felt every word deep in me (if that makes any sense). I am currently in the process of getting a service dog for CPTSD (as well as POTS) myself, and all the things you say that worry you, worry me as well... Things in my country are way different, sadly, so I have to go with an organization. There is no other option for me... But if I'm lucky enough, I won't have to be on a waiting list for too long because SDs are not as known where I live... - I love that I've discovered your channel, truly. Some stuff is a bit hard to watch for me, but I'm taking it one day at a time

[@cowtaff4584]

I've been doing research & taking notes on getting a psychiatric service dog for about the past week (it doesn't sound like a lot but I probably have 10+ pages of notes), and I haven't really come across a channel so far that's so open about it as you are? I think it's really awesome that even though not a lot of people voice their concerns to the internet that you're doing it! It really helps people to know they're not alone, so thank you!

[@ChristiferDuxbury]

What an awesome video! I'm excited to see this process unfold! Also...Holy channel growth, Batman! Every time I stop by, you have more and more people who you are sincerely helping, whether you know it or not. So proud to be on this journey with you!

[@PostTraumaticVictory]

+Christifer DS thank you for all your unwavering support, friend ❤️ and man, as I type this my other channel only has one more subscriber than this one, and that took two years to achieve. I think I've found my voice on this channel haha!

[@akita2502]

I want a service dog but am feeling guilty about my disability. One side says yes, get a service dog for your legitimate disability and the other says that I'm just a burden and that I don't need one.

[@cupstudios3788]

Bluedog YES! thank you for putting this into words for me! It’s horrible but I tend to compare myself to others, I’m human, and I see the differences. It’s like ‘okay yes help with this would be nice’ but then I look at others and I’m like ‘but their worst off’ or when people say ‘oh your so smart and confident!’ ‘you have anxiety’ i have a very old diagnoses for a handful of things but again their old. It’s like you don’t feel legitimate!

[@hopeslife8166]

surenoble SAME i have anxiety, depression and ADHD my mom won’t let me and says i “don’t need one” and to “figure out other skills”

[@KyaniMosaic_Crone]

I have C-ptsd & Battered Women's (wife's) Syndrome. I have had a service dog for years. When mine lays on me or beside me we call it "grounding". They are a huge help both at home and in public. The downside of having them in public is there are so many fake service dogs out there so we now have to validate the fact that she's a true service dog. Legally I don't need any paperwork for her but I had to certify her anyway because the security guard at the hospital actually denied us entry & made me put her back in the car even though we were in the ER for 1 of the medical conditions I actually have a dog for. Another downside to taking her in public is the draw more attention when you want to just blend in & everyone wants to pet your service dog and I have been cussed for saying "No". People don't understand that petting your service dog distracts the dog from it's job and that can endanger the handler if they are supposed alert for things like seizures or sugar levels. It also causes the dog to be an attention seeker & that makes for a bad situation. The dog goes out for attention not to do its job.

[@terrysteward6765]

Every since I was injured in 2005, I have had a dog. They were not service dogs but just having them around to love is very helpful mentally. In fact, my Aussie should be out of surgery now. I will be calling the vet to check on her in a few minutes. I am very anxious because I worry so much about her. She will be three on Halloween and I just had her spayed.

[@Kkittendoll]

Nothing wrong with having a service dog, if people don't support you that's their issue. Personally, I am very happy for you and hope it helps you a lot! I am interested in a service dog as well because of very similar reasons like not being able to leave the house etc. but I've also never gone to see anyone about it so there's that. Seriously, thanks for making these videos Kelela, they help a lot!

[@PostTraumaticVictory]

+SpookyChic love you, girl ❤️

[@sharonhorton2206]

Totally understand. I have CPTSD and my therapist has suggested this for me as well. I am very glad you are able to do this.

[@samcu1379]

I’m working on proving to my parents that I’m responsible enough for a service dog. It’s going to take a lot of work. It’s hard to get things done with a disability. I’m not trying to make excuses just making s statment. And I know it’s really a lot of responsibility to be a service dog handler but I think it would vastly improve my life. I hope training with Sadie is going well.

[@sundaystevens9868]

Your account & what you're bravely choosing to say to end sigma, educate, and let yourself process is an actual Godsend for me. Thank you, a million times. Thank you.

[@TheMaddijoy]

love your videos!! i have very similar symptoms, i'm super happy youre getting a service dog, that sounds incredibly beneficial! also kudos, i wanna be a makeup artist as well!!

[@HallsEmporium]

Dude, service dogs are incredible and for situations like yours! Doooo iiitttt. It makes your life manageable and any ass hats that don’t agree should realize that if you are in a better place with the dog, you will be more helpful to THEM! I’ll smack anyone who questions this solution.

[@ilovemexoxo5720]

Great video for us ptsd warriors!!! Keep em comming xoxox😘😘

[@PostTraumaticVictory]

+Star Chyld333 🤘❤️

[@sydneyedwards4488]

I'm th inking of getting a service dog and I'm so scared, but it would help so so so much.

[@PostTraumaticVictory]

It's definitely an intimidating process, especially when you don't know where to start, but it's 100% worth it

[@janguisette]

four minutes in and I understand about not feeling you deserve an SD. I already used one for almost a decade for a physical disability but when I was diagnosed w ptsd I was almost embarrassed. even though my physical disability is obvious, when he tasks for the invisible one, I feel a giant spot light on me bc of my SD. every time someone tells me I'm "lucky", I think of all the times I cannot "get over" flashbacks or dissociating.

[@brookerandolph6146]

yes!!!! so happy for you!

[@sakuyakikimo7477]

I'm... Admitting I most likely have Cptsd, and I've thought about service dogs, but I'm kind of terrified? I've been brainwashed into not being weak or doing anything my parents might find "shameful" they don't understand, and actually get upset at me for my "behavior" during my episodes... I haven't even been able to have therapy...((my parents thought it was stupid and too expensive for something that they thought wasn't necessary)) I'm an adult now.. And have some money, but not even to go reguarly, and my parents... I'm afraid of displeasing them, so I don't want to go against their wishes... I think a service dog would certainly help me, I know what you mean with all those troubling episodes and symptoms... People don't realize how hard it is... The fetching pills seems nice when I can't get myself to move, or alerting me of an incoming attack, and the blocking would help me a lot

[@helpfulpaws969]

I personally have my own service dog which I have owner trained. It is so much work especially if you do it without any help from a trainer but it is worth it. My service dog (Dalyyla) is for diabetic alert. Before she alerted to my highs and lows I was always worried about my sugar and I wouldn't want to do anything everyone else did, like go to the movies, or go shopping because I was always scared that my sugar would drop and I would pass out or have a seizure. A lot of the time I wouldn't be able to sleep because I was to scared that I wouldn't wake up the next morning. Now that she alerts and for the most part fully trained I have independence and I don't have to think and worry about my blood sugar ever second of the day. She has honestly been a big part of my life and has helped me way more then any machines could (dogs can alert up to 40 minutes before my glucose meter can detect it) I really hope everything works out for you and your future service dog and if you ever need any help with training you can always message me on either KZbin or Instagram (@servicedog_dalyyla)

[@vlogerhood]

This is super exciting.

[@mayafantana5310]

I'm thinking about getting a service dog, this hit me hard

[@carmenpagnotta7813]

I love this! That is so amazing. Excited to see how it all goes! Sometimes I wish I could get a service dog for my Diabetes but I don't think I am near bad enough.

[@facetioustimes6211]

I don’t have c-ptsd but literally same wants, I’m agoraphobic with schizophrenia and bipolar and omg it’s terrible I hate it and it’s so hard and I want to go outside I want to feel fine and I want to be able to feel safe but I’m not there yet and I’m still working my way to getting a service dog. I hate dissociating.

[@Kris_Phoenixx]

I have DID. (And CPTSD and BPD and a bunch of other stuff because comorbid disorders wooooo) I really wanted a service dog but my doctor didn’t think I can handle owner training and that I’d need a program dog but that money though lol so I’m gonna be getting an ESA and teach at home tasks because my main struggle is at home stuff because most of my trauma is home related. I’m relatively ok outside when I eventually get outside lol.

[@tenabethel84]

I have a service dog and I love it.

[@lesnorthwest9290]

I really want a service dog, but as a medical assistant, I just worry about logistics. And I feel like my coworkers would think I’m just doing it for attention. But my problems are getting to the point that I don’t know if I can continue working. I’m an absolute mess. And I have fears that I can’t care for it

[@mamabear8565]

You remind me of Linda from Rio! 😻

[@ryanliberty]

It's a real thing!!!

[@johnhardman4588]

I have been using my PTSD Service Dog for 6 years in public. What a Social experiment lol. Bottom line I would be dead with my Service Dog. Happy for you.

[@TrailerParkPolak]

Im just about to try to get my dog to be a service dog but its not very approved her in Denmark

[@jonnystash415]

Go for it.

[@davidtichborne5090]

I've learned about diccicociation and d.i.d on gh and oltl!

[@bookbabble]

I think getting a service dog is such a good idea & I hope that it helps you out! I totally know what you mean with the guilt of “looking normal” but having a disability. It’s something I’ve struggled with a lot of my life with my own. I feel like I’m not “disabled enough” to get assistance with things.

[@PostTraumaticVictory]

+bookbabble As always, I send you huge hugs - it's hard to look "fine" but be incapacitated ❤️ thanks for all your support always!

[@shannonmcdougall]

Thank you for this video. It’s nice to know you aren’t alone, I have ptsd too. I live in Medicine Hat and am interested in getting a service dog too. Will you be training it yourself? If so how do you go about that?

[@mamabear8565]

I can barely even handle going to Walmart anymore. Handle is kind of a stretch...I wouldn’t call it “handling it” so much as forcing myself to do it bc my budget won’t allow me to shop anywhere else. Can’t work. Can’t go to church. Can barely function some days. I’m diagnosed with severe complex post traumatic stress disorder, among other things. I’ve seriously considered getting a service dog but my cat HATES dogs. :/ PS My bio mom has a service dog, German Shepherd, & he’s been AMAZING for her. 💜

[@graftx3649]

I have a important question So,do I have PTSD My mom OD in front of me .She fell down the stairs unconscious and I was terrified.I thought she had died. So here's my problems (lol) Panic attacks Anxiety Scared of the dark Noises scare me I hate loud noises I have low self-esteem But I don't get flashbacks I just freeze up and start crying silently. No one ever notices.

[@cupstudios3788]

Lillian Patton no one can diagnose you with a list. I spent a month every Wednesday with a woman all day and she had me do a variety of tasks. Also every person is different, you’ve seen one person with anxiety, you’ve seen one person with anxiety. You know? If you really want to know, there are people. But I find personally it’s not the title that matters, it’s what you decide to do about it.

[@user-tq7ui7lg1m]

Starts at 1:40 :) I'm just putting this here if maybe you're just here for this video not for her channel cause I love her okay bye

[@michaelkelly1267]

That's a really clever idea. How long will it take if you're training the dog yourself?

[@PostTraumaticVictory]

+Michael Kelly I assume it's going to take two years ish, which is the average for SD training. Hopefully no longer, but I'm not a professional trainer myself so it may go a little longer - but we will be training with a professional trainer frequently!

[@TrailerParkPolak]

how do you manage having a job? is it full time.. i still havnet figured that out?

[@akonireilly5909]

HoLY SHIT UR FROM ALBERTA TOO????????

[@PostTraumaticVictory]

YES!! Calgary! Where are you from?

[@jcmauthe]

Oh sup beeeech 💜💙