JOURNAL ARTICLE

Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals vs. Therapy Animals: Training and Regulations.

  • Published In: GPSolo, 2025, v. 42, n. 1. P. 47 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lizana, Mallory 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the regulations surrounding service animals, particularly the distinctions between service animals, emotional support animals (ESAs), and therapy animals, as well as the complexities of federal and state laws governing their use. It explains that under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are specifically trained dogs (and sometimes miniature horses) that assist individuals with disabilities, granting them broad access rights. The article highlights the lack of formal certification requirements for service animals, leading to inconsistencies in training and potential legal disputes over misrepresentation and behavior. It also discusses how various states have implemented their own laws, which can complicate the legal landscape for service animal handlers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:GPSolo. 2025/01, Vol. 42, Issue 1, p47
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1528-638X
  • Accession Number:185319725
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