ESA Doctors’ Guide to Training Your Emotional Support Dog
Emotional support dogs play a key role in managing mental health conditions of their handlers. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act , ESAs aren’t service animals. They don’t require any specific training to provide mental & physical assistance to individuals with disabilities. So, does that mean an ESA should be untrained? Well, definitely not. People can easily recognize a well-behaved dog, especially when you visit a public place or are finding a new apartment. Here’s quick advice by ESA doctors to train an emotional support animal- Teach Your ESA Basic Obedience Commands Although you can teach your emotional support dog with endless commands, here are the important ones- Sit Hold a treat and take it closer to your pet’s nose Move the treat backward until your dog sits, and say “sit” immediately Reward your dog with a treat when they did it correctly Down Take a treat closer to your emotional support dog’s nose. Lower the treat a