Train your dog for at least 120 hours over a minimum of 6 months.

• You must use positive, non-aggressive training methods in order to certify your dog, so don’t use fear to teach your dog.
• Stop a training session if the dog gets frustrated or tired, as continuing could make the dog resist training.
• Remember that the amount of training the dog receives is not what’s most important. ...

What animals can be used as Service Animals?

• Miniature horse is housebroken i.e. trained to urinate and defecate outside the house or a special place.
• Miniature horse is under the handler’s control
• Facility can accommodate miniature horse’s type, size and weight.
• Presence of the miniature horse will not compromise the safety of the facility.

• Churches and other religious areas (your state or city might have specific laws that do require religious institutions to allow service animals).
• Federal agencies like the VA.
• Shopping carts (you can bring your animal in any store, but they must remain on the floor and must walk or be in your personal wheelchair).

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• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must possess the physical and developmental capacity to handle a service dog independently
• Must have an official PTSD diagnosis from a qualified and licensed mental health professional
• Must be actively engaged in therapy for a minimum of one (1) year for the PTSD diagnosis