Being a recent retired Health Official, I have worked with this situation many times. A Service Dog is entitled to go anywhere the owner goes. A Service Dog performs day to day tasks, that the owner cannot do. A Therapy Dog is basically a Cheer UP The Patient Dog, or perhaps a Encourage The Patient Dog. Children's Hospital, Nursing Homes, etc. This is why the obedience and temperment test are so important to pass. I think it's a great idea. Yorkies are so small and love to be loved anyway. As far as Airlines, the Service Dog may fly free, but not the owner. Not all airlines will do this. Check with your airlines before hand. You will have to prove that the animal is a Service Dog. The Therapy Dog is NOTconsidered a free flyer, restaurant, grocery store, etc. Service Dogs are normally large enough to handle daily tasks. Yorkies would have a hard time pulling a wheelchair, leading the blind, or opening doors. They are very good at opening our hearts though. |