I think that service/therapy dogs, whatever you want to call them, are fabulous. I know that if I were under emotional strain, Trixie would do an amazing job of comforting me and helping me through just about anything. Are there people who 'abuse' the idea by claiming their dogs are service animals, just so they can take them everywhere? Yes, I'm sure there are many.
Unfortunately, I fail to see how those who do can be weeded out via this site.
I have seen this subject turn into a debate on numberous occassion with the same people over and over, as I'm sure most of us recall. I really hope this can be an imformative disscussion and not questioning motives.
Lol...wishful thinking, I know...