Emotional Support Dogs

Emotional Support Dogs

• Each year, we identify a family to receive an emotional support dog
• And emotional support dog is defined as a companion animal that provides their owner with a therapeutic benefit or emotional support
• Each emotional support dog takes A.K.C. Star Puppy Class and Canine Good Citizen Class through Your Dogs Best Friend
• Emotional support dogs can help with high levels of anxiety, depression, PTSD and autism
• What’s the difference between an Emotional Support dog and a service dog or therapy dog?