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Service Dogs, Working Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs: What’s the Difference?

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Service Dogs, Working Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs: What’s the Difference?

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What Are Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals and Therapy Animals?

Service Dogs, Working Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs: What’s the Difference?

What Are Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals and Therapy Animals?

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Becoming A Therapy Dog

Therapy Dog Information:

Becoming a therapy dog depends on the organization you are working through. Each therapy dog organization has its own requirements and tests that the dog must pass before being approved.

There is a listing on the AKC website at https://www.akc.org/sports/title-recognition-program/therapy-dog-program/therapy-dog-organizations/ of the therapy organizations that are approved through the AKC such as "Love on a Leash, Therapy Dog International or Pet Partners". Most dogs must be at least 1 year old, have completed a basic obedience class (Good Manners) and passed their CGC test before they can be evaluated by the therapy dog organization.

You may find this comprehensive guide on Therapy dog breeds helpful and you can find it here: https://yourdogadvisor.com/therapy-dog-breeds/

AT VENTURA PET WELLNESS WE REQUIRE THAT YOU COMPLETE

Good Manners 1
Good Manners 2A
Good Manners 2B
before moving forward with the instructors approval to our Good Manners 3/ CGC (Canine Good Citizen) class.

Becoming A SERVICE DOG

Service Dog Information:

Please see the "Characteristics of a Good Service Dog" handout that will include all information in regards to becoming a Service Dog.

You may also find additional information at

www.iaadp.org and http://www.servicedogiq.com/about.html. or https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/service-dog-training-101/

This will go over the minimum training standards, different types of service dogs as well as how long it will take to train your dog before taking the Public Access Test.

In this article you will find helpful information on the different types of service dogs: https://yourdogadvisor.com/types-of-service-dogs/

DOWNLOAD SERVICE DOG GUIDE

This guide includes

Blog: The Service Dog Crisis
Podcast: Service Dog Training using Positive Reinforcement
FREE Webinar: Do You Have Compassion Fatigue?
Americans w/ Disabilities Act

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Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) Plane Requirements

The ACAA recently changed the laws surrounding assistance dogs on planes, as of I think January of 2021.

Only service dogs who have been fully trained to perform tasks that mitigate their handler's disability are permitted to fly against an airline's policies. Prior to flying, a disabled individual traveling with their service animal must submit an attestation statement to verify the dogs' training and suitability as a service dog -- as well as reminding people of the $5,000 penalty of misrepresenting a dog as a service dog.

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Some airlines may have policies that allow a pet on board for a fee, but none are required to under the new ACAA law.

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