support dog
Trained helping hound
A support dog provides emotional or psychological comfort to its owner, distinct from service dogs trained for specific tasks like guiding the blind.
The term covers both emotional support animals (requiring documentation for housing or travel accommodations) and therapy dogs that visit hospitals or schools.
Her support dog helps manage her anxiety.
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- four-legged friendDomesticated animal companion
- invisible disabilityImpairment not externally apparent
- trustConfidence in another
- aidSupport given freely
help · calm · service animal · independence · canine · companion animal · disability · assistance · obedience training · leash · behavioral conditioning · gentle · steady · alert · veteran · mental health · anxiety relief · loyal
- emotional support animalscomfort animals, therapy cats
support dogattack dog
Canine trained for aggression
guard dog · junkyard dog · war dog · hunting dog · police dog
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