An Introduction to Service /Assistance Animals
Date/Time
Date(s) - Tue, May 18, 2027 MDT
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presented by Dr. Laura Poleshuck, PhD, OTD, C-AAIS, CPDT-KA
An Introduction to Service /Assistance Animals
The terms therapy animal, emotional support animal (ESA), and service or assistance animal are confusing for many people, even for professionals who work with animals. Participants will learn about this terminology as well as
• Federal laws that affect access for service animals and their handlers
• Types of tasks service dogs can perform to help mitigate various disabilities, such as blindness, PTSD, seizure disorders, and severe allergies
• Service dog training and socialization/comparison to therapy dog training and socialization
• Miniature horses as a service animals
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