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by IshKebab 361 days ago
> If they go through the same training as current disability dogs, then what’s the problem exactly?

With guide dogs the benefit is huge - someone can get around without human assistance.

With "emotional support" animals it just means someone gets to take their pet with them to have coffee. Not a big enough benefit to outweigh the downsides.

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I think you underestimate how debilitating some disorders can be and the assistance a dog can give.

If a person is unable to get a coffee without an assistance dog, and the dog is properly trained, why would you want to rob them of participating in a normal life?

Something being "just" for you, does not mean this holds for everyone.