RVAA learns about Support vs Service Animals

Cabell Youell, Executive Director with St. Francis Service Dogs, spoke to our membership on the fine subject line of Emotional Support Animals vs. Service Animals. Ms. Youell outlined how St. Francis Service Dogs are trained and what they do for their disabled person. These amazing dogs go through two years of intensive training. There are some dogs that don’t complete the program. St. Francis dogs often bridge the stigma gap that society views the disabled person and can often draw other people to the disabled person in a positive way. Emotional Support Animals offer comfort and/or emotional support for a wide range of mental disabilities.