A service animal is a specially trained animal that assists individuals with disabilities. These animals perform tasks that help their handlers manage daily activities, such as guiding individuals who are visually impaired or alerting those who are deaf. The most common type of service animal is a dog, but other animals can also be trained for specific tasks. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities. Unlike emotional support animals, service animals have specific training to assist with physical or mental health conditions, ensuring they can provide necessary support in various environments.