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Does a service dog serve the same function(s) as Animal Assisted Therapy or Animal Assisted Activity dogs?

April 26, 2017activity Animal assisted dog function s serve service therapy

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Does a service dog serve the same function(s) as Animal Assisted Therapy or Animal Assisted Activity dogs?

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No. Animal Assisted Therapy and Animal Assisted Activity dogs are used either to assist therapists to accomplish therapeutic goals or for general engagement of the patients. Neither type of dogs is for personal use by the Veteran. They are used only in a medical setting.