Psychiatric Dogs
Websites
Organization Websites
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
This website is for any type of service dog for the disabled.
Psychiatric Service Dog Society (PSDS)
"PSDS will be a Virginia-based nonprofit organization dedicated to responsible
Psychiatric Service Dog education, advocacy, research and training facilitation.
Psychiatric Service Dog Info
This page contains links to other webpages with information on psychiatric service
dogs.
WOLF PACKS® - Service Dog Directory
A list of service dog organizations and training centers. Very thorough.
Paws to Freedom
Types of Service Dogs.
Service Dogs -
Definitions
This definitions page is good for anyone unfamiliar with the terminology.
National Service Dogs (NSD)
This is a center that trains dogs for all kinds of service, including service for autistic people.
Epilepsy Ontario - Service Dogs
Provides links and information on several service dog organizations.
Assistance Dogs International, Inc.
This site is more orientated towards service dogs for persons with physical
disabilites. However, it is a good one to check out.
Personal Webpages
Service and Therapy Dogs . . .from Professor Hunt's Dog Page
The difference between servie dogs and therapy dogs.
Service Dogs and More!
Gives a good description of all types of assistance dogs.
Biskit The Wonder Dog!!
A cute website with a story about Biskit, a psychiatric dog.
Journal Articles
Froling, Joan, "Service Dog Tasks for Psychiatric Service Dogs," International Association of Assistance Dog Partners April 11, 2001. [Full Text]
Deegan, Patricia, "Service dogs help people get back out into the community," National Empowerment Center, Inc. 1999. [Full Text]
Presentation
Gonser, Pat, "Prescription Protocols for Psychiatric Service Animals," from a presentation delivered October 28, 2000 at the American Psychiatric Nurses' Association annual conference. [Link]
3/11/07
