What is Agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia is an abnormal and persistent fear of public places or open areas, especially those from which escape could be difficult or in which help might not be immediately accessible. Persons with agoraphobia frequently also have panic disorder. People with mild agoraphobia often live normal lives by avoiding anxiety-provoking situations. In the most severe agoraphobia, the victims may be incapacitated and homebound.
How Can a Service Dog Assist with Agoraphobia Symptom?
| Symptoms | Service Dog Task | Type of Task |
| Anxiety | Tactile stimulation | Physical |
| Fear of leaving home | Initiate activity outside the home | Physical |
| Social withdrawal | Initiate interpersonal interaction | Work |
