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This section will cover the basics of what a service animal is. It distinguishes the difference between emotional support animal and service animal.
SERVICE ANIMAL
SERVICE ANIMAL
These dogs are trained individually to perform certain tasks and work with people with disabilities.
WORKING ANIMAL
WORKING ANIMAL
Work dogs are purpose trained and learn to perform tasks that assist their human companion.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL
An animal that provides a therapeutic benefit to its owner through companionship.
THERAPY ANIMAL
THERAPY ANIMAL
An animal that is trained to play a role in a physical or emotional therapeutic treatment plan.
Most Common Service Animals
Most Common Service Animals
Dogs
Labrador Retriever
Golden Retriever
German Shepard
Surprising Service Animals
Surprising Service Animals
Miniature Horses
Ferrets
Capuchin Monkeys
Boa Constrictors
Parrots
Potbelly Pigs
Why would someone need a service animal?
Why would someone need a service animal?
Mobility assistance
Alerting individual for the following:
Seizures
Heart Condition
Panic Attacks
Psychiatric
Guide
Dementia or Cognitive Impairment
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
bunny and guinNess
bunny and guinNess
Bunny is the founder of Pawssible and she has a service dog. She explains why she has Guinness as a service animal and what tasks he performs to help her.
example 1
example 1
Jeff is a US Marine, who owns a dog named Archer. Jeff tends to have PTSD and needs Archer to help ground him during a flashback. Archer serves as a service animal at all times for Jeff and is there for Jeff when the battle with PTSD arises.
example 2
example 2
My name is Adam and I have mild anxiety. I need an animal that is there for me and provides me comfort. Adam's anxiety can come at any time and even in crowds or new places. He needs his service animal to provide comfort at times of high anxiety.
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