| Aspect | From Home Therapy Dog | From Home Pet Therapist |
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| Certifications | Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog Certification | Pet therapy certification, training in animal-assisted therapy |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, nursing homes, schools, homes | Similar settings, often with additional focus on therapy sessions |
| Employer & Industry | Therapy organizations, hospitals, schools | Animal therapy organizations, healthcare providers |
Both roles involve providing comfort and companionship through animals, but From Home Therapy Dogs are specifically certified dogs trained for therapy visits, while From Home Pet Therapists may include a broader range of animals and focus on animal-assisted therapy sessions. The main difference lies in certification and scope of practice.