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Dogs With Jobs

 

Therapy Dog (aka "The Canine Co-Therapist") - This well-mannered, affectionate dog pairs up with their handler (in the mental health field) to provide support during the pursuit of the identified client's therapeutic goals. Think of them as a furry co-therapist or furry partner. These dogs are NOT afforded any special privileges- they cannot go into establishments with their owner without permission, nor are they exempt from housing policies. 


Service Dog (aka "Helper with Four Paws")- This dog receives intensive, customized training to mitigate some of the limitations imposed upon a person by their disability, affording them greater safety and independence. This person/dog team are afforded protections under the ADA, and can go into any establishment, including hospitals, planes, restaurants, etc., and cannot be denied housing based on exclusionary pet/breed policies. With that said, if the dog is being disruptive, the person/dog team can be asked to leave. This dog's job is to help their OWNER, not others. PTDC does NOT provide any service relating to service dogs.


Emotional Service Animal (ESA) (aka "Supportive Pet")- These animals have likely not received any specialized training, but provide love and comfort to their person during times of stress. While the ADA does not grant owners of emotional support animals the right to be accompanied by these animals in establishments that do not permit pets, the Fair Housing  Act does allow for disabled owners of emotional support animals to reside in housing that  has a “No Pets” policy, as a reasonable accommodation. The Air Carrier Access Act also allows those with proof of a disability (a letter from a primary care provider and/or therapist) the accommodation of being accompanied by an emotional support animal. This dog's job is to help their OWNER, not others. PTDC does NOT provide any service relating to ESAs.

Other important things to note:

  • There is no "official" national/international registry for service dogs or ESAs. There is a predatory market out there that sells IDs, vests, provider letters, and other gear and promises "service dog certification" and all the related privileges, but this is ABSOLUTELY a scam.
  • Recently, communities have been flooded with "fake" service dogs. In these situations, individuals buy the products mentioned above and/or feign the presence of a disability in an attempt to benefit from the special privileges of having a service dog/ESA. There are many reasons for doing so, including wanting to take their dog everywhere, trying to fly for cheaper, or to subvert housing policies. If you are considering passing your dog off as a service animal, please consider how these actions negatively impact individuals with disabilities.
  • Please DO NOT pet service dogs. This distracts them from their critically important job, which puts their person at risk.

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Additional Resources

Canine Connections Dog Training

Canine Assisted Intervention Specialist Program through Denver University

Canine Assisted Intervention Specialist Program through Denver University

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 Provides dog training and behavior support to clients preparing for the PTDC therapy dog test and for life as a working therapy dog team. 

Canine Assisted Intervention Specialist Program through Denver University

Canine Assisted Intervention Specialist Program through Denver University

Canine Assisted Intervention Specialist Program through Denver University

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Certificate program that provides comprehensive education, training and practical experience with canines to ethically incorporate dogs into your professional treatment strategies. We emphasize three areas of competence in working with canines: ethics, knowledge, and skill.

ACA Competencies for Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling

Canine Assisted Intervention Specialist Program through Denver University

ACA Competencies for Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling

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Guidelines for animal assisted therapy in counseling by the American Counseling Association.

Animal Assisted Counseling of Colorado

Animals and Human Health Certificate through Denver University

ACA Competencies for Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling

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Private practice in Aurora, CO providing outpatient mental health services to children, adults, and families. 

Animals and Human Health Certificate through Denver University

Animals and Human Health Certificate through Denver University

Animals and Human Health Certificate through Denver University

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Professional development certificate that focuses on animal-assisted therapy, activities, and learning.

DMK Rehoming

Animals and Human Health Certificate through Denver University

Animals and Human Health Certificate through Denver University

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 Non-breed specific dog rescue in Colorado that works to provide vetting, training, and spay/neuter outreach to dogs in need.

Freedom Service Dogs

Douglas County Canine Rescue

Douglas County Canine Rescue

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 Non-profit that unleashes the potential of dogs and transforms them into custom-trained, life-changing assistance dogs for people in need. 

Douglas County Canine Rescue

Douglas County Canine Rescue

Douglas County Canine Rescue

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 Rescue that provides support to homeless pets by transporting dogs from high-kill shelters to foster-based rescue.

Peaceful Paws

Douglas County Canine Rescue

Peaceful Paws

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Ethical and effective dog training with one of the co-founders of PTDC.

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