Unleashed - The Service Dog Gals
What happens when the systems meant to support you fall short? This podcast shares real conversations about disability, trauma, and the journey to getting a service dog. They highlight the barriers, the breakthroughs, and the voices that deserve to be heard.
Unleashed - The Service Dog Gals
What Service Dogs Actually Do for Trauma
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In this episode, we explore what service dogs actually do for trauma. And what they don’t.
We unpack the difference between task-trained psychiatric service dogs and emotional support, look at how dogs may help with grounding, regulation, safety, and day-to-day functioning, and talk honestly about the limits of this work.
We also discuss the realities of public access, including the attention and questions that can come with bringing a dog into public, and why animal welfare has to remain part of the conversation.
Rather than treating service dogs as a cure-all, this episode offers a more grounded look at how they can become one meaningful part of trauma support, recovery, and daily life.
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