Category: Therapy Dogs

What Are The Main Differences Between an Emotional Support Dog and a Service Dog?

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Dogs have a variety of different jobs in the workforce. Each job has its own responsibilities, and the terms and tasks are not considered interchangeable. With that said, many people often confuse the difference between an emotional support dog and a service dog. Although their titles may sound similar, these dogs have very different roles. … Read more »

4 Types of Working Dogs

Types of Working Dogs

While dogs are known to be our beloved household companions, some dogs are also known to be incredibly hard workers in the professional world. Working dogs take their jobs very seriously to help others, and their work doesn’t go unrecognized. Let’s look at four different types of working dogs that you may commonly find in… Read more »

Understand the Difference: Service Animal vs. Companion Animal

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If you are a professional dog trainer, it is especially important to understand the difference between service animals and companion animals. If you’re not sure what the difference is, you’re not alone. Although service animals and companion animals serve some similar purposes, they have key differences that distinguish one from the other. What is a… Read more »

The Ins and Outs of Turning Your Pet into a Therapy Dog

Everyone knows that an encounter with a friendly pet can change someone’s mood instantly. That’s why many pet owners lately have been taking steps to have their well-behaved and loving dog trained as a therapy pet. Therapy dogs are different than service animals, like those that watch epilepsy patients for signs of seizure or help… Read more »