tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437901534161780164.post4260012011883862241..comments2024-03-26T03:06:15.580-04:00Comments on Dog Law Reporter: Army Issues Formal Service Dog Policy, Keeps Ban on Dogs for PTSDJohn Ensmingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840129911400528572noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437901534161780164.post-8798030650756690862017-04-20T10:23:03.349-04:002017-04-20T10:23:03.349-04:00Served in the U.S.Army from 1977 - 1983 as a Comba... Served in the U.S.Army from 1977 - 1983 as a Combat Engineer (12B10). Diagnosed with PTS two years ago (2013). Didn't even have a name for what I was going through back then (called it shell shocked) instead. So I went through 4 decades of mental problems related to my military service without even knowing it, until I got help. Live alone now and considering a service dog for companionship to help cope with my condition. Looks as though it won't be worth the effort with all the regulations and conditions involved...If I adopt from a local shelter can my dog be designated as a service dog ? For example: Can I be discriminated against in applying for an apartment or access to a restaurant because my dog was adopted locally, thus helping my community at the same time....Interested in any information or comments that may be of help.....God Bless America and My Brothers and Sisters in uniform !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437901534161780164.post-27408880153857570222016-03-02T15:17:48.965-05:002016-03-02T15:17:48.965-05:00Apparently this form, a Developmental Counseling F...Apparently this form, a Developmental Counseling Form, is being used because the applicant's explanations for the issues and questions on the form will provide a basis for evaluating the value of the service dog. I had not heard of this approach, though the idea of asking an employee to fill out the same form as an employer uses in evaluating an employee is a very old practice that I myself have encountered in prior lives. I will send out several emails to see if anyone has any suggestions or additional information. John Ensmingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840129911400528572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437901534161780164.post-83732764754747521262016-03-02T08:20:29.670-05:002016-03-02T08:20:29.670-05:00Currently receiving a Service Dog now. I have been...Currently receiving a Service Dog now. I have been asked to provide an example DA4856 (counseling form) on the use of my dog on base and to provide guidance on his restrictions. <br />Any suggestions on where to look for references?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14854306800409719052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437901534161780164.post-5852238239370386232013-07-02T11:16:29.615-04:002013-07-02T11:16:29.615-04:00this bullshit is why i'm glad, I'm getting...this bullshit is why i'm glad, I'm getting out of the damn army!! before they changed it I was allow to have my dog as an emotional service dog and now i can't!! shouldn't i be grandfathered in??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437901534161780164.post-73839339089480306562013-02-14T13:55:03.157-05:002013-02-14T13:55:03.157-05:00This kind of bureaucratic insensitivity and stupid...This kind of bureaucratic insensitivity and stupidity--I don't like using that word, but it's true--is so misguided. It's reminiscent of the long term shortsightedness of the American military about using dogs in the past, when other countries recognized their value.<br />When it comes to the terrible truths about the suicide rate, is this rejection of dogs for emotional purposes somehow a reflection of the "tough guy" image and attitude that prevails in the military? Maybe being a tough guy is important when fighting a war, but it can be self-destructive once a soldier is out of service.Dorothy Hinshaw Patenthttp://www.dorothyhinshawpatent.comnoreply@blogger.com