The post What Counts as a Service Dog? The ADA Rules Many Americans Still Get Wrong<\/a> appeared first on A-Z Animals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Full ADA protection<\/strong> of service dogs requires a specifically trained task<\/strong> rather than the passive presence<\/strong> of a dog.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Possessing an official vest<\/strong> or registration document<\/strong> is not a legal requirement<\/strong> for service animals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Learn the differences between service dogs, therapy dogs, and support dogs<\/strong>, including what questions businesses are legally allowed to ask.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Many people believe that a certified emotional support animal is the same as a service dog. The confusion around these two distinct classes of trained animals abounds, and assuming the wrong information has real consequences for people with disabilities who depend on trained service animals to move through daily life.<\/p>\n What makes a service dog, and what makes a support dog? To help clear up what the law has to say about both of these types of trained animals, we spoke with Teagan Coleman, founder, owner, and lead trainer at NLR Dog Training<\/a>. Coleman has multiple degrees and certifications in service dog training, as well as ten years of animal behavior experience.<\/p>\nQuick Take<\/h2>\n
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The ADA\u2019s Definition of Service Animals<\/h2>\n