Here’s Why Corgis Make Great Emotional Support Animals
Are you considering getting a corgi as your emotional support animal?
I don’t blame you if so! Corgis have captured the hearts of many with their affectionate and playful personalities.
But choosing the right emotional support dog can be a challenging process.
It’s essential to find a breed that’s suited to your lifestyle and can provide you the comfort and support you need.
Corgis make great emotional support animals (ESAs) because of their gentle nature and love of human companionship.
They have a unique ability to connect with their owners on a deep emotional level, providing comfort and support in times of distress.
So, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or other emotional challenges, let’s take a look at why corgis might be the right ESA for you.
What makes a great emotional support animal
An emotional support animal offers comfort and support to an individual with some form of disability.
Here are more of the specific benefits they provide:
- Reciprocal care and love
- Reduced anxiety
- Elevated mood
- Trauma support
- Improved physical health
- Decreased feelings of loneliness
It’s important not to confuse an emotional support dog with a service dog.
While the former provides companionship and support, the latter helps individuals with disabilities by performing specific tasks like guiding them along the street or reminding them to take their medication.
Service animals require specialized training (emotional support dogs don’t) and aren’t treated as ‘pets’ but ‘auxiliary aids’.
This means that they’re usually allowed in places that other dogs aren’t. For example, aeroplanes and restaurants.
As far as emotional support dogs are concerned, the best breeds are those that are laid back, gentle and sociable. They’re easily trained and thrive on pleasing their owner.
Traits that make corgis great emotional support animals
Corgis make great emotional support dogs because they’re playful, good natured, and easy going.
They’re confident without being overly dominant or aggressive, and they’re fiercely loyal to their owner. There’s nothing a corgi loves more than human companionship and cuddles. Lots of cuddles.
Another quality that makes corgis excellent emotional support dogs is their adaptability to new environments. This comes in very handy for people that need to get out of the house regularly.
One thing to consider with this breed is how much energy they have.
Corgis—even as adults—need lots of exercise to stay healthy and happy. They’re not lazy dogs by any means, so if you’re unable to get outside each day (or hire a dog walker to help you), a corgi won’t be the right emotional support dog for you.
The importance of training an emotional support animal
To get the most out of your emotional support corgi, you’ll need to train them. This training will vary depending on your specific needs and you may want to seek professional support to help you with this.
The good news is that corgis are highly intelligent and easily trainable dogs. They’re also very eager to learn, which means they pick up lessons fast.
Once your corgi is properly trained, they’ll help you get through your day with less anxiety and a better mood, and boost your mental health overall.
Note: Corgis require at least 60 minutes of exercise each day and plenty of mental stimulation. It’s important to be fully aware of the commitment and time required to own a corgi before getting one.
