Post by SOL Owner on Jan 23, 2021 19:11:37 GMT -6
There is a defined difference between a service animal and emotional support animals or therapy animals.
Service animals, and more specifically service dogs, are highly trained assistants with specific jobs to help their companions. Service animals are covered by the ADA, and so are afforded special consideration along with their handlers with regard to access and accommodation.
Therapy animals are often dogs, much like their service dog counterparts, but have different roles and legal designations. They undergo specialized training and provide psychological and physiological assistance to individuals.
Emotional support animals do not require specialized training but provide emotional support to disabled individuals. Emotional support dogs and their owners are not granted the same rights as service animals, but they do enjoy some consideration under the Fair Housing Act.
Service animals, and more specifically service dogs, are highly trained assistants with specific jobs to help their companions. Service animals are covered by the ADA, and so are afforded special consideration along with their handlers with regard to access and accommodation.
Therapy animals are often dogs, much like their service dog counterparts, but have different roles and legal designations. They undergo specialized training and provide psychological and physiological assistance to individuals.
Emotional support animals do not require specialized training but provide emotional support to disabled individuals. Emotional support dogs and their owners are not granted the same rights as service animals, but they do enjoy some consideration under the Fair Housing Act.