Legislation Establishes New Training Standards For Therapy Dogs

Governor Cuomo has signed legislation that establishes new training standards for therapy dogs.

Included are guidelines for both handlers and facilities, involving assessment, training, risk management and animal welfare.

Therapy dogs provide emotional support and are distinct from service animals, such as seeing-eye-dogs.

Often times they're brought in to places such as hospitals, nursing homes, and disaster areas.


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