Service Dogs

• One of three types of Assistance Dogs (the other two are Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs)
• Assistance Dogs International programs specifically in New York
• Assist people with disabilities other than vision or hearing impairment
• Austism Service Dogs of America (ASDA) trains dogs specifically for children with Autism
• Visit Pet Partners' National Service Dog Resource Center (NSDRC) for more information and a directory of service dog trainers.
• Electronic Code of Federal Regulations criteria for Service Dogs for Veterans Title 38: Pensions. Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief. CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSPART 17: MEDICAL: Prosthetic, Sensory, and Rehabilitative Aids17.148 - Service dogs.
• America's VetDogs: the veteran's K-9 corps - Service Dog Training Overview

Guide Dogs

• For the blind and visually impaired
• Check the list of Guide Dog Providers in the U.S.

Hearing Dogs

• For the deaf and hard of hearing
• Check the list of Programs in New York