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Emotional support dogs

What you need to know about getting an ESA certificate

Posted November 27, 2020

Man cuddles Jack Russell Terrier. If your doctor determines you qualify, he’ll write a letter or ESA certificate to recognize your dog as an emotional support companion.

If your doctor determines you qualify, he’ll write a letter or ESA certificate to recognize your dog as an emotional support companion.

Filed Under: Dog Health Tagged With: Dog health benefits, Emotional support dogs

Emotional support dogs: Why make it official?

Posted November 21, 2019

woman hugs emotional support dog

People with emotional or mental health issues can qualify for emotional support dogs. Veterans and military members are also prime candidates.

Filed Under: Dog Health Tagged With: Emotional support dogs

What laws regulate emotional support animals?

Posted August 3, 2019

emotional support dog regulations

If you have an ESA, know that there are emotional support animal regulations to protect your need for your pet, if you follow the rules.

Filed Under: Dog Health Tagged With: Emotional support dogs, Service dogs, Working dogs

Mission accomplished: Service dogs, emotional support dogs and therapy dogs

Posted October 2, 2018

Therapy dogs help improve the lives of people living in assisted care facilities, special needs homes, nursing homes, or prisons.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Home Page Tagged With: Emotional support dogs, Service dogs, Working dogs

Service animals vs. emotional support pets: What’s the difference?

Posted May 23, 2018

rescue a dog

Emotional support pets provide daily structure for their human companions. They also improve emotional stability and help reduce stress.

Filed Under: Dog Breeds, Dog Health, Home Page Tagged With: Dog health benefits, Emotional support dogs, Working dogs

Emotional support dogs: More scam than therapy?

Posted March 1, 2018

Emotional support animal

Fake emotional support animals undermine the value of real service animals. Service dogs perform specific tasks for their handlers and are trained to do their jobs and behave in public.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page Tagged With: Emotional support dogs

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