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What are emotional support dogs? What are service dogs? Should I get a trained service dog? How do dogs heal? Do dogs make us feel better? Learn more.
A dental office in downtown Minneapolis offers a unique service for their patients -- an emotional support dog. April Kline, a hygienist at J&D Dental, started bringing her 4-year-old English goldendoodle to work last year when she realized he might help relieve anxiety in nervous patients.
"I could never trust my goofy dog to just sit there, well done," shared one user on TikTok.
Emotional support animals — sometimes referred to as comfort or assistance animals — offer companionship and can help manage depression, anxiety and specific phobias, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Is it weird to talk to your dog? That might depend on what you talk about, but it's definitely common.