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Senior men with his best friend, a Standard Poodle service dog, potentially used as a psychiatric service dog or PSD. USA, Albuquerque
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What Is a Psychiatric Service Dog?

By Erin Boswell

Like other types of service dogs, psychiatric service dogs (PSDs) assist individuals with specific tasks directly related to mental health disorders or learning disabilities. These highly skilled dogs are adept at aiding their handlers in situations that might…

Erin Boswell
Erin Boswell

Erin Boswell is a writer, filmmaker, and creative who is also an avid animal enthusiast. Her love for furry friends prompted Erin to begin writing for DogTime.com and CatTime.com. When not spending time with ink and pen – mostly proverbial, of course - Erin enjoys hanging out with her three rescue cats (Zappa, Ziggy, & Toulouse) and her giant Great Pyrenees named Martha.

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