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Emma and Hudson are both service dogs in training. photo by Michelle, Aurora We've posted a bunch of times about service dogs or therapy dogs who have been refused entry into workplaces, schools, and restaurants, and these stories are almost universally met with indignation. But do you know what the technical differences between service dogs and therapy dogs? Neither did I until. . .https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4129/4992200606_1e198b6717_o.jpg