I can be a bit of help in this area. I have PTSD and I have a licensed service dog. He is trained on specific tasks related to my PTSD and is by law allowed everywhere I go. He is trained to get medication during an anxiety attack. He is trained to stimulate me when I dissociate and he recognizes when I start holding my breath too long. As well as a few other smaller tasks. It is amazing to have him. He means more to me than anything. He is a Yorkshire terrier and I have had him since he was 8 wks old. I never intended for him to be my service dog but once I realized his ability. I trained him for tasks to be licensed. He comes with me to all my dr appoints and most my therapy sessions. He really helped to break the ice my first day of therapy. He tends to act silly when I get really nervous.

Someone said to get a note from your doctor. That is incorrect. A note from your doctor would only qualify them as an Emotional Support Animal. That ONLY helps you have a dog in a rental situation or on flights. They do NOT get public access. Service dogs MUST be trained to specific task regarding your disability.

That being said...Its not ALL great. You will VERY often get be challenged for public access from ignorant people. Sometimes it makes things worse, because they trigger your PTSD even more. It's a constant education. Stranger will stop you often and try to distract and play with your dog. It's just the life of having a SD to be honest.

If anyone has specific questions I'd be more than happy to answer them.

Oh and I am not on disability. It has no effect on whether or not you can have a SD.

Heres a pic of my little man..