• Episode 11: Service Dog vs Emotional Support Dog vs Certified Therapy Dog

  • Apr 22 2025
  • Length: 34 mins
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Episode 11: Service Dog vs Emotional Support Dog vs Certified Therapy Dog

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  • Guest: Jessa Kenworthy CPDT-KA, ABCDT
    Training Director at 4 Paws for Ability

    Jessa has worked with 4 Paws for Ability placing life changing service dogs for over 16 years. Working with these dogs led her to an added passion of working with pet families at her local dog club and competing in multiple dog sports with her dogs. 4 Paws for Ability is a non-profit organization that breeds, raises, trains, and places service dogs with children and veterans who have disabilities. 4 Paws places over 120 service dogs annually, all trained with specific tasks and skills to mitigate the impacts of their partner’s disabilities. To date, more than 2,000 service dog teams have been created thanks to the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and donors. In this Episode, you will learn about the differences between:
    a service dog
    an emotional support dog
    and a certified therapy dog
    What is a service dog?
    What is an emotional support dog?
    What is the difference between and emotional support dog and a psychiatric service dog?
    What is a therapy dog?

    How are they trained?
    Are their certifications?
    Where are they allowed to be with their handler?
    What types of work do they do?
    Do they need to wear vests?
    How can a business know if a service dog is a service dog?

    For more information about 4 Paws for Ability, please visit: www.4pawsforabilityorg.

    For more information on this podcast host, Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC, please visit:
    www.SoMuchPETential.com.
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