Are therapy dogs service dogs?

Despite thorough training, registration and the therapeutic benefits therapy dogs provide, they do not have the same jobs or legal designation as service dogs. Each of these animals provides their owners with the companionship and love that only a dog can give. read more

Unlike service dogs, therapy dogs are encouraged to interact with a variety of people while they are on-duty including petting the therapy dog. Therapy dogs may also visit schools, daycares, group homes and rehabilitation centers. read more

Service Dogs A service dog is a specifically trained to help people with disabilities. Those disabilities may include visual difficulties, hearing impairments, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), seizures, ambulatory issues, mental illness, diabetes, autism, and more. read more

Many service dogs are also certified, active therapy dogs! Service Dog Onyx is also a therapy dog. In the words of Onyx's owner, "Onyx has lots of love to share!" Emotional Support Animals. Emotional Support Animals are not required to undergo specialized training. Their primary roles are to provide their disabled owners with emotional comfort. read more