Therapy dogs and service dogs are different types of animals that help people with various needs123. Therapy dogs are trained to provide comfort and affection to people in different settings, such as hospitals, schools, or nursing homes1345. They are not service dogs, who are specially trained to perform specific tasks for a person who has a disability123. Service dogs help individuals with significant functional or mental problems navigate the world2. Therapy dogs are usually household pets whose owners volunteer with them, while service dogs are purchased for an individual's explicit purpose24. Therapy dogs are encouraged to interact with many people, while service dogs are focused on their handler35. Therapy dogs may bring physical and emotional benefits to the humans they visit,