Best Service Dog Breeds for Anxiety, PTSD, and Mobility Support

Choosing the right service dog breed can make or break your training journey. In this video, I break down the best service dog breeds (and the ones I don’t usually recommend) so you can choose a dog that truly fits your needs, lifestyle, and tasks. You’ll learn: The top service dog breeds I recommend and why Labs and Goldens are so common The best service dog breeds for anxiety, PTSD, and medical alert How to match a dog’s temperament, size, and energy level to your tasks (mobility, deep pressure therapy, alerts, retrieval, etc.) Why ethical breeding, health testing, and early socialization matter so much Breeds I usually don’t recommend for most handlers (terriers, herding breeds, guardian breeds, scent hounds, bully breeds) and the risks that come with them Whether you’re searching for: The best service dog breeds for anxiety and panic attacks The best service dog breeds for PTSD The best service dog breeds for mobility support Or wondering if your current dog could be a good service dog candidate... …this video will help you understand what actually matters: resilience, neutrality, confidence, and lifestyle fit—not just picking a popular breed. About Me I’m Lisa, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT‑KA) and Atlas Assistance Dogs certified trainer (Atlas-CT). I help people self-train their own service dogs using force-free, science-based methods that build confidence, trust, and true collaboration between you and your dog. Subscribe for more videos on: Service dog foundations and public access training Task training for psychiatric and medical service dogs Ethically selecting and raising service dog prospects Resources: ➡️ Click here to download the Public Access Sample Test Checklist: ttps://collabdogtraining.com/public-access-sample-test/ Ready to self-train your service dog without confusion or guesswork? Learn the 4-phase method I teach—focus anywhere, what to train in what order, common mistakes to avoid: https://collabdogtraining.com/free-we... ✨ If you’re just starting out or feel confused about what to train first, you’re in the right place. Drop your questions in the comments—I personally reply and want to support your journey. CHAPTERS 0:00 Best service dog breeds: what actually matters 0:00 Ethical breeders, health testing, and temperament 1:37 What is an ethical service dog breeder 5:06 Service Dog Traits We Want 6:20 Top recommended breeds (Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Poodles) 8:24 Matching breed to lifestyle 9:13 Matching breed to tasks (mobility, DPT, medical alert, retrieval) 10:44 Why I rarely recommend terriers, bully breeds, herding breeds, scent hounds, or guardian breeds 14:00 Setting yourself up for success when self-training a service dog 📌 Recommended Videos ▶ Watch a Public Access Test Demo:    • Public access test for service dog (PAT)   ▶ How to Teach Get Dressed:    • Psychiatric Service dog Training - how to ...   📚 Helpful Resources Mentioned Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) – health testing info: https://ofa.org Mobility Dog Resource Group – mobility dog safety & guidelines: https://mobilitydogresources.org/ Learn more about Collab Dog Training: https://www.collabdogtraining.com 🌐 Social Links Facebook:   / lisagallegosonline   TikTok:   / lisagallegosonline   Instagram: @liveApawsomeLife