Comments on: Service dogs for those with Asperger’s Syndrome https://wrongplanet.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/ Autism Community Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:24:43 -0600 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40 By: sharkeatssocks https://wrongplanet.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-1501 Tue, 13 May 2025 13:05:43 +0000 http://wpt1301.bptest.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-1501 I was in Guides last week and they brought in service dogs as part of a unit. They mentioned how autistic kids sometimes get service dogs and I kid you not me and my bestie locked eyes from across the room like ‘we’re autistic kids’
well that was a tangent.

]]> By: its_riri https://wrongplanet.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-1414 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:05:55 +0000 http://wpt1301.bptest.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-1414 I’m autistic and I have a lovely little service pup named Daisy! she’s a basset hound and she’s just the sweetest. I take her everywhere I can.

]]> By: Katzumi https://wrongplanet.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-1319 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:41:17 +0000 http://wpt1301.bptest.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-1319 I have two service dogs and we train for trick and fitness in between service training. Between my two sd, we have 32 titles. It’s an awesome way of teaching them focus and also helps to work off nervous energy for me.

]]> By: Sprite https://wrongplanet.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-777 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 18:05:57 +0000 http://wpt1301.bptest.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-777 I’m a middle aged aspie who absolutely loves training for and competing g in dog agility with my Two dogs. I think it’s an amazing form of therapy for spatial awareness among other things. This article warms my heart.

]]> By: Sprite https://wrongplanet.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-708 Thu, 03 May 2018 22:06:22 +0000 http://wpt1301.bptest.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-708 I love this so much!

I play agility and it’s helped me tremendously – at first I couldn’t even remember a sequence of three obstacles but using a guidebookI learned to memorize courses and now I compete at the highest levels.

But most importantly, my second agility dog adjusts to me perfectly and she is almost always “clean” which gives me so much self confidence. I love her so much. She’s my best friend ❤️

]]> By: Boden https://wrongplanet.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-651 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 14:39:03 +0000 http://wpt1301.bptest.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-651 You can train your own dog to be a service dog. There is no certification necessary. If you are physically or sensory disabled and your dog is trained to help you it is a service dog. My border collie is trained to interrupt me when I am being repetitive or collapsing inward with thought so I can remember to do all the things I need to do, exercise, do laundry, not browse the web all day.

Since we have a sensory disability service dog status is granted to us by the ADA. This is not a psychological service dog or a emotional support dog, those are separate classes. For us they are service dogs.

]]> By: JoveroIV https://wrongplanet.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-546 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 06:00:54 +0000 http://wpt1301.bptest.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-546 I am actually training my dog to be a service dog right now. It is a stressful process and at times it can seem to be too much of a hassle…but then it just takes one freak out in a crowded area and I’m motivated to keep going on.

]]> By: RTSD https://wrongplanet.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-495 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 13:50:12 +0000 http://wpt1301.bptest.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-495 I have two service dogs, depending on the situation I am going into I either take the Chihuahua, BabyGirl or the American Staffishire Terrier Miss Piggitty with me. BabyGirl comes to the movies or to places where space is an issue. If I am going to be in an area or doing an activity where an outburst is likely I take Miss Piggitty, she is able to overpower me, get me to a sitting or laying possition and if necessarry in her doggie mind get me the heck out of dodge. She goes so far as to push the exit button on the trolley if I have momentarally forgotten how to for the moment.

]]> By: Alleyjean https://wrongplanet.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-415 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 19:55:30 +0000 http://wpt1301.bptest.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-415 StaySpun, I had looked into training for our Standard Poodle to become a service dog for our Aspie daughter’s therapeutic benefit. Our dog was around 2 years old at the time and everyone I contacted gave me a definitive NO because of his age (too old). So, I’m afraid you likely won’t have much luck with official service dog training, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have a great dog who will be a wonderful companion for you! If you find anyone who is willing to work with older dogs, please let me know!

]]> By: Stormtrooper420 https://wrongplanet.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-402 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 05:54:05 +0000 http://wpt1301.bptest.net/service-dogs-for-those-with-aspergers-syndrome/#comment-402 I don’t know where I’d be without my big girl :). I trained her myself to fit my specific needs. You don’t NEED to send a dog to organizations to be trained and registered. All I got was a letter from my psychiatrist for a service dog and cat. Although I don’t think she really knew the ada laws, but only dogs and miniature ponies can be service animals.

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