Ryan Gaughan, Executive Director, Author at MyPSD by TheraPetic®

Panic Disorder Support Animal: How Animals Help You Manage Panic Attacks

by Ryan Gaughan, Executive Director
June 12, 2026June 13, 2026

Learn how a panic disorder support animal helps during and between panic attacks, with grounding techniques and guidance on when to consider a psychiatric service dog.

Petting a Dog Lowers Blood Pressure: The Science Your Body Already Knows

by Ryan Gaughan, Executive Director
June 11, 2026June 12, 2026

Petting a dog triggers real biological changes in your body. Learn how oxytocin, the vagus nerve, and cortisol work together to calm your mind and heart.

Verify a Support Animal Letter: What Property Managers Need to Know

by Ryan Gaughan, Executive Director
June 10, 2026June 11, 2026

Learn how to verify a support animal letter as a property manager. Including red flags, license checks, and what HUD says about fraudulent documentation.

Breed Restrictions and Support Animals: Can Your Landlord Say No Based on Breed?

by Ryan Gaughan, Executive Director
June 9, 2026June 10, 2026

Breed restrictions cannot automatically override Fair Housing Act protections for support animals. Learn what landlords can and cannot do under current federal law.

Nonprofit Mental Health Organizations: Why They Provide Better Support Animal Evaluations

by Ryan Gaughan, Executive Director
June 8, 2026June 9, 2026

Nonprofit mental health organizations provide real clinical evaluations for support animals. Learn why mission-driven care protects your housing rights in 2026.

Roommate Has Allergies: Can a Landlord Reject Your Support Animal?

by Ryan Gaughan, Executive Director
June 7, 2026June 8, 2026

Competing accommodations don't erase your rights. Learn how the Fair Housing Act protects your support animal even when a roommate has allergies.

Flying with a Support Animal on Canadian Airlines: What the Rules Actually Say

by Ryan Gaughan, Executive Director
June 6, 2026June 7, 2026

Flying with a support animal on Canadian airlines in 2026 means knowing Air Canada and WestJet policies, CTA regulations and what documentation you truly need.