| Benefits & Protections | Service Dog | Psychiatric Service Dog | Emotional Support Animal | Therapy Dog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected by ADA | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
| Allowed to fly for free | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
| Guaranteed access to housing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| Public access (restaurants, shops) | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
| Requires disability-specific task | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
| Provides comfort and support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Service dogs help with performing a function for a person that is limited by a disability.
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Register dogEmotional support animals help individuals with emotional problems by providing comfort and support.
Register animalTherapy dogs provide affection and comfort to individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities.
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