Are Therapy dogs the same as service or Assistance dogs?
NO. A therapy dog is not the same as a service or assistance dog. Service or Assistance dogs are covered by the ADA and can go places where dogs normally are not allowed (stores, restaurants, airplanes). Therapy Dogs do NOT have such special privileges. There are legal penalties for those who misrepresent their dogs as service or assistance dogs when they are not.
How old do I have to be to join?
Simple Answer – 18
Answer – See Certification
Does my dog need special training?
Simple Answer – No
Answer – See Certification
How do I request a 4Paws visit?
Answer – Send an email to 4pawsoffice@gmail.com
Can my dog be a therapy dog if it doesn’t get along with other dogs?
Simple Answer – Yes
Answer – See Certification
Are certain breeds of dog excluded?
Simple Answer – No
Answer – See Certification
Can you have more than one dog in 4Paws?
Simple Answer – Yes
Answer – See Certification
What is “Readers of the Pack”?
Simple Answer – Children reading to Dogs
Answer – See Readers of the Pack
