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Emotional support anmial vs. Psychiatric Service Dog?

An emotional support animal (ESA) is very similar to a psychiatric service dog (PSD) in that both help relieve symptoms of mental or emotional distress.  The process for qualifying for an ESA or PSD differ in the standard of training.  (The ADA puts out general guidelines click here) An ESA does not need to meet any behavioral or training standards. Service Animals need to meet the following standards:

1) Service Animal is any individually trained dog or miniature horse.  This does not mean you have to struggle to train a dog yourself.  Use professional guidance in owner training programs.  Get the help you need at Canine Assistance Puerto Rico. ​

2)  Individually means the work or task performed by a service animals must be directly related to the individual's disability. 

3) Trained means to work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. This includes a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability​

For more information on Service Animals please read about our services on how to get a service dog trained.