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Untrained Emotional Support Animals: Risks and Controversies
The chapter explores the controversies and risks associated with untrained emotional support animals, recounting incidents of poorly managed animals causing disturbances in public spaces and on flights, including attacks on passengers. It discusses the lack of training requirements for emotional support animals, the entitlement exhibited by some owners, and the impact on legitimate service animals due to the rise of improperly managed support animals. The conversation delves into the question of the effectiveness of emotional support animals for anxiety and the need for stricter regulations to address these issues.