Pomeranians are adorable little lapdog companies but, can Pomeranians be service dogs?
Pomeranians can make wonderful legal service dogs but, they will not be able to perform all of the tasks that some dogs are trained for. Pomeranains, on the other hand, are ideal for small physical tasks and medical alerts.
Can Pomeranians Be Service Dogs
You may not see them as often as some other breeds like the Labrador Retriever but, Pomeranians a very smart and can be perfect service dogs.
Would A Pomeranian Make A Good Service Dog
Pomeranians can make great service dogs for some people with certain needs.
Pomeranians are extremely loyal and become very attached to their human companions and are very intelligent making them great with instincts and ideal for training.
The Pomeranian is very small in stature making it not a great option for every service and every person.
What Type Of Services Could A Pomeranian Help With
Pomeranians are wonderful little dogs and can be trained to assist someone in a large variety of tasks.
- Assisting those with autism
- Social disorders
- Hearing impaired
- Simple daily household tasks
- Medical alerts (seizures, diabetes etc)
- Emotional support
What Services Wouldn’t Be A Good Match For A Pomeranian
Although, Pomeranians are extremely smart and loyal there are many tasks that they would not be ideal for.
Some of these tasks include.
- Heavy lifting
- Carrying things
- Physical support
How Can A Pomeranian Be A Good Service Dog
Not every dog is ideal as a service dog.
Your Pomeranian would need a lot of training and be able to be calm and listen in various situations.
- Be obedient
- Be quiet in public
- Not jumpy in public
- Not spooked by noises and people
- Calm not hyper
- Not easily distracted
- Not nervous in new situations
How Does A Pomeranian Become A Service Dog
There are a couple of different ways a Pomeranian can become a service dog.
You can either seek out a location that trains service dogs, this may be challenging because Pomeranians are not usually trained in masses for use as service dogs.
Another possibility is to train the dog yourself.
The AKC has a great article filled with information called Service Dogs 101, another AKC program is the Canine Good Citizen Program.
These are both great options for you to start on your journey of having a Pomeranian service dog.
Is A Service Dog The Same As An Emotional Support Dog
An emotional support dog is a form of service dog that is used to provide therapeutic and emotional benefits to those that suffer from mental and emotional challenges.
Do Pomeranians Make Good Emotional Support Dogs?
What’s The Difference Between A Service Dog And An Emotional Support Dog
Service dogs and emotional support dogs perform similar tasks in some cases and aid in the quality of a person’s life.
There are some major differences between the two that you should be aware of.
- Emotional support dogs are not allowed in buildings and on airplanes
- Emotional support dogs do not require as much training as legal service dogs do
Can Any Dog Be An Emotional Support Dog
Any dog can be considered an emotional support dog whereas dogs that become certified service dogs go through a massive amount of training that often screens and selects only the best-suited dogs for the job.
Can Pomeranians Be Good Diabetic Alert Dogs
Pomeranians can be trained to sense the blood sugar levels in people and notice any behavioral changes, allowing them to alert and communicate with the person before they have a life-threatening crisis.
What Type Of Dogs Are Good Service Dogs
Many different breeds of dogs can become service dogs but, the most common breeds are.
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherds
- Golden Retrievers
Final Thoughts
My Pomeranians may not be legit service dogs but, they do add a lot of joy, love, and stress relief to our lives.
Locally we have a Guide Dog Training service that trains Labrador Retrievers as service dogs.
We will often see these amazing dogs at our local grocery store doing training sessions.
It’s really amazing how dogs can help humans and their determination and love for their roles show.
