If it affect a major life function, then yes.
I have sleep apnea with hypersomnolence, I have trained my dog to wake me up in the morning since 3 alarm clocks and a bright light on a timer didn't do the job. Sometimes my family cannot even wake me up, but a cold wet nose seems to do the job nicely! He also rides with me in the car because I am prone to nodding off on trips more than 15 minutes long or at traffic lights. He licks my face and wakes me up!!
Patients with Hypersomnia do qualify for a Service Animal under the Disabilities Act. Patients with Hypersomnia can choose to have either a Psychiatric Service Animal (PSA) or Emotional Support Animal (ESA). ESA dogs cannot go everywhere like a PSA dog can.
dogs can develop sleep apnea for various reasons including becoming overweight, allergies, small nostrils or excess tissue. Have the dog evaluated by a vet and the treatment might be as simple as putting your dog on a diet or changing the dogs sleeping condition... surgery is also an option if your dog is healthy enough.
To qualify for a Service Animal, one needs to be disabled. If the loss of smell causes a person a disability then one can qualify for a Service Animal. The Service Animal MUST be able to help the disabled person accomplish something. This site has helped me a lot. sdog.danawheels.net/
Of course.A service was rendered, that service must be paid for.
My dog has a doghouse that she will sleep in but it used to belong to our other dog.
The individual must have a life-limiting condition that is long-term (more than one year). The service dog must perform a function the individual can not do for themselves and assist in mitigating the individuals disability.
To qualify for a service dog, a person must have a documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which includes physical, sensory, psychiatric, or intellectual impairments. The service dog must be specifically trained to perform tasks that mitigate the individual's disability, such as guiding visually impaired individuals or providing support for those with mobility challenges. Additionally, the individual must have a legitimate need for the service dog in public spaces, and the dog must be well-behaved and under control at all times.
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No, if it is cold (or any temperature) the dog should not sleep wet. I will get sick... ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL YOUR DOG??!!
To get your dog to sleep with you, create a comfortable sleeping space for them near your bed, establish a bedtime routine, and provide positive reinforcement when they sleep in the designated area. Consistency and patience are key in training your dog to sleep with you.
A dog may sleep in a number of ways depending on what makes it comfortable. It may sleep on its side, flat on its tummy, or coiled.
A dog will sleep wherever it is used to sleeping, but it is best to make sure the dog has a comfortable spot to sleep, and in the winter, a warm place.
It depends on your dog. If your dog kicks, rolls over or gets up in the night, you might not want to sleep with them. Try it out and sleep with your dog for one night. But your dog is one of the most comforting thing in your house and may put you right to sleep. A lot of the times a bigger dog will wake you up and wont really make you feel comfortable. Really it all depends on your dog if he wont wake you up in the night and he is a smaller dog id say go for it.