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Also question is, can dogs have special needs?

Those with chronic medical conditions are often considered special needs as well, such as dogs and cats with diabetes, chronic allergies and cancer. Still others may have social or behavioral limitations, including severe separation anxiety or extreme situational fears.

what do Autism dogs do? An autism service dog is a service dog trained to assist a person with autism to help them gain independence and the ability to perform activities of daily living similar to anyone else. For the most part, these dogs are trained to perform tasks similar to those of service dogs for other sensory processing disorders.

Correspondingly, can a dog be mentally challenged?

But humans aren't the only ones whose mental health can be afflicted, and we now know mental disorders in dogs are a real issue. Unfortunately, dogs can't tell us when they're feeling sad or anxious; however, they will show physical signs of distress that can let their humans know something is wrong.

Can dogs have bipolar?

People living with a bipolar condition experience the highs of mania and the lows of depression. A dog's emotions don't fluctuate dramatically from high to low and back again, Borchelt says. That's not a sign of bipolar disorder, Borchelt says—it's just a temporary mood change caused by a certain trigger.