VIDEO: The Hidden Power of Psychiatric Service Dogs in Anxiety Relief

***** Are you wondering if your dog could qualify as a psychiatric service dog? In this video, mental health advocate and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® Mike Veny breaks down everything you need to know about psychiatric service dogs—from qualifications and training to ID cards and getting one for free.

Mike shares his personal journey of working with Little Angels Service Dogs to get his psychiatric service dog—and the surprising lessons he learned along the way. If you’re struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, depression, or other mental health challenges, a psychiatric service dog could be a life-changing support.

▶️ Here’s what you’ll learn in this video:

* How to qualify your ESA or pet dog as a psychiatric service dog
* How to train a psychiatric service dog for anxiety
* Can I train my own psychiatric service dog?
* What you need to know about psychiatric service dog ID cards
* Is a psychiatric service dog ID card required, and how can it help you?
* Why do you need a psychiatric service dog ID card?
* Where to get a psychiatric service dog
* How to get a psychiatric service dog for free
* The truth about how to train your dog as a psychiatric service animal

With awards from Corporate LiveWire (2022–2024) and recognition as the 2023 Leader of Mental Health Awareness by NAMI New York State, Mike is here to empower you with answers that cut through the confusion. Whether you’re just starting your search or already have an emotional support animal (ESA), this video gives you actionable insights and real-life guidance.

If you're searching for how to qualify your ESA as a psychiatric service dog, how to train a psychiatric service dog for anxiety, or wondering what's required to get a psychiatric service dog ID card, you're in the right place.

Don’t miss this comprehensive guide on psychiatric service dogs—one of the most underutilized yet powerful mental health tools available.

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PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOG RESOURCES

***** Little Angels Service Dogs – https://www.littleangelsservicedogs.org
***** Psychiatric Service Dog Partners – https://www.psychdogpartners.org
***** Paws With A Cause – https://www.pawswithacause.org
***** Canine Companions – https://www.canine.org
***** NEADS World Class Service Dogs – https://neads.org
***** K9s For Warriors – https://k9sforwarriors.org
***** Pet Partners (Service Animal Registration Info) – https://petpartners.org
***** American Kennel Club – Service Dog Info – https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/service-dog-training-101
***** U.S. Service Animals – https://usserviceanimals.org
***** Service Dog Certifications (Informational Resource) – https://www.servicedogcertifications.org

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Mike Veny

Mike Veny is a globally recognized mental health speaker and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® who has made it his mission to transform stigma into strength through rhythm and story. Known for his electrifying drumming keynotes and raw, real talk, Mike helps workers thrive and organizations create emotionally healthy cultures. His work bridges inclusive excellence, mental health, and professional development—and is known for producing measurable change. He has been booked by NAMI, Microsoft, Merck, and hundreds more. Mike is also the CEO of Lovely Refinement, a women's mental health and wellness brand, which owns the Training Refinery, a continuing education powerhouse. In all of his professional efforts, Mike is fiercely committed to empowering employees to discover emotional wellness and resilience so that they can accelerate personal and professional growth and avoid damaging burnout. He is also the host of a podcast called “Coffee With Mike: Mental Wellness & Belonging for Leaders.”