Dogs that may be present in work environments include service dogs, therapy dogs, and visitation dogs. The roles that they typically perform will be described, and a brief review of the legal requirements for their presence in the workplace in the United States and Canada will be outlined. The potential hazards and risks that are introduced along with dogs will be reviewed, and strategies for addressing these hazards and risks will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
To distinguish between service, therapy, and visitation dogs
The scientific evidence for the potential therapeutic value of dogs
Considerations for accommodating dogs in workplace settings
