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AKC: American Kennel Club, U.S. registry of purebreed dogs. Expert source within the world of dog information. Read more here.

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Emotional Support Dog: According to the AKC: A legal classification given by a "licensed medical health professional to treat disabling mental illness" in the dog's owner. Read more here.

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Happy Readers Program: Therapy dog program utilized at Peabody Institute Library in Massachusetts during exam time.

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R.E.A.D. Program: Reading Education Assistance Dogs, a national therapy dog program. 

 

Service Dog: Dogs specifically trained to aid their owner who has a disability. Read more here.

 

Therapy Dog: Dogs who travel with their owners to provide therapeutic support to others. Read more here.

 

Working Dog: Dogs trained for a specific task to help its owner or working partner. (e.g. search and rescue, cancer detection, etc.). Browse a list of  common working dog breeds here.