Who can train a PSD?

There are many options for training a psychiatric service dog, as long as the dog is a suitable candidate. ADA recognizes self-trained service dogs which is the service we provide. What works best will depend on your specific abilities and needs.
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If you have the time, patience, and knowledge, you can train the dog yourself. Many people want expert help from a training school or private trainer, to train their dog and to learn how to work with them effectively at the same time. You can also get a dog that is already properly trained by professional trainers and learn to work with them, but it can take time to find a dog that is properly trained to help with your specific needs.