[centralnewyorki]

I've read that a few members' yorkies are therapy dogs. How does an dog become a therapy dog? Do you need to register them with an organization? Are there minimal skills qualifications? What is the legality of therapy dogs- are they legally able to go anywhere I go? If my dog were to become a therapy dog, could any business or restaurant turn me away because of the dog? What would you do if someone (another patron/diner/shopper, etc.) complained about the dog? I also think I remember someone saying that because their dog was a therapy dog that they were able to fly for free- is this true?

Thanks!