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Just as many breeds wouldn’t cut it as service dogs, not every pup is meant to be a therapy dog. “Therapy dogs are dogs who go with their owners to volunteer in settings such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes,” says American Kennel Club (AKC) Family Dog Director Mary Burch. “From working with a child who is learning to read to visiting a senior in assisted living, therapy dogs and their owners work together as a team to improve the lives of other people.”