Service Dog Access
A service animal is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.
What is a Service Dog
A service animal is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. A service animal, is a dog or a miniature horse, and has legal access to public spaces the same as a wheelchair, walker, cane or crutch.

What is an Emotional Support Animal
An emotional support animal (ESA), assistance animal, or support animal, is a companion animal that a medical professional says provides some benefit for a person disabled by a mental health condition or emotional disorder. Emotional support animals do not have legal access under the American with Disability Act.
What is a Therapy Pet
A therapy pet provides affection and comfort to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, people with learning difficulties, and to those that may not have access to animals. Therapy animals do not have legal access under the American with Disability Act.

Quick References
These links are provided for informational purposes and most will take you to an external website.
American with Disability Act
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Frequently Asked Questions About Service Animals and the ADA
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Psychiatric Service Dogs: Emotional Support Animal vs Psychiatric Service Dog
State Laws
Housing
Veterans Administration
Travel
Reference
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Why Natural Behaviors Aren't Service Dog Tasks, Anything Pawsable, March 9, 2015.
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The Difference Between Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Animals and More, Anythings Pawsable, December 4, 2018