03/27/2026
Service Dog vs. Therapy Dog — What’s the Difference?
Not all working dogs have the same job — and the difference matters.
A service dog is trained to perform specific tasks for one individual with a disability (like guiding, alerting, or medical response). These dogs have legal access to public spaces.
A therapy dog, on the other hand, provides comfort to many people in places like hospitals, schools, and nursing homes — but they don’t have the same public access rights.
Both require training, but for very different purposes.
The common thread?
Calm behavior
Reliability
Strong obedience in real-world environments
A well-trained dog isn’t just impressive — it’s life-changing. Thinking about training your dog for a bigger role? Message us to talk through the right path ❤️
