Okay, so you’ve done your research, identified the right breed for your lifestyle, found a reliable breeder or shelter to work with, and have finally arrived home with your NEW best friend. Congratulations on taking these first important steps. But your work isn’t done yet. Unless you’ve shelled out for a professional trainer prior to getting your pet, you have a lot of work to do to make sure your furry friend has all the skills to live a happy life with you and your family.

Emotional Support Animals, often shortened to ESA, are very different from Therapy Animals. But they are often easy to confuse. So we've gathered a collection of Frequently Asked Questions about the common misconceptions associated with the difference between emotional support and therapy animals.

Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) have become a popular source of healing for people all over the country. This is in large part because of the proven ability to ease the suffering from emotional challenges. Although ESAs are cheaper and safer than prescription medication, it has taken some time for them to be properly recognized in the United States.

Perhaps the most asked questions we get from our clients is what is involved with getting an emotional support animal, and what are the steps in getting a dog certified as an emotional support animal? Today, many people know that emotional support animals are an option for people with specific mental and emotional challenges. However, the process of certifying one’s animal, and what to do next, is still unknown to most.

An emotional support animal (ESA) can support its owners in immeasurable ways by providing assistance, giving them a sense of purpose, and being their best friend.

Many know what service dogs are, but there's a difference between service dogs and ESAs. It's essential to know about ESAs, and what kind of person would benefit from owning one.