Emotional Support Dogs for Adults and Children with Disabilities
Cecilia Anastos trains and provides emotional support dogs with two specialized skills for adults and children affected with Crohn's disease, anxiety disorder, and some rare diseases. Meridus K9 serves adults and children in the United States within a 300-mile radius from San Diego County, CA.
Crohn's Disease Emotional Support Dog
Meridus K9 ES Dogs for Crohn’s Disease are trained to perform pressure therapy for pain treatment (as shown in the photo above).
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Anxiety Disorder - Panic Attacks and PTSD
Meridus K9 ES Dogs for anxiety disorders come with two skills which are customized per each individual.
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Rare Diseases
Meridus K9 Service Dogs for certain rare diseases are trained to provide anchor (as seen in the photo above), and/or pressure therapy.
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Service Dog vs. Emotional Support Dog
A service dog is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability. Service dogs are required to perform a minimum of three tasks that are directly related to the individual's disability. By law, the service dog is allowed anywhere a person is allowed.
An Emotional Support Dog is not required to perform three specific tasks related to the individual's disability. The dog must have basic obedience skills. The primary role of this dog is to provide emotional comfort and companionship to a person with a mental, emotional or psychological disability. These dogs, by law, are allowed in "no pets policy" housing and pet-friendly hotels. They are not allowed in restaurants, airplanes or other places dogs are banned.
An Emotional Support Dog is not required to perform three specific tasks related to the individual's disability. The dog must have basic obedience skills. The primary role of this dog is to provide emotional comfort and companionship to a person with a mental, emotional or psychological disability. These dogs, by law, are allowed in "no pets policy" housing and pet-friendly hotels. They are not allowed in restaurants, airplanes or other places dogs are banned.
How to Apply to the Program
Send an email to cecilia@meridusk9.com to schedule a 30-min phone consultation.