What is Companion dog?
[[File:PoodleP.JPG|thumb|right|250px|{{Center|Poodles are popular companion dogs}}]] A '''companion dog''' is one whose main job is to keep people company.<ref name=DT>{{cite web |url=http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/groups/companion-dogs |title=Companion Dogs |publisher=Dogtime.com|access-date=24 August 2015}}</ref> It is not necessary that companion [[dog]]s be trained to perform any specific task.<ref name=TIC>{{cite web|url=http://www.theindependencecenter.org/blogs/independence-times/2013/9/17/service-vs-companion|title=Service Animal vs. Companion Animal|publisher=The Independence Center|access-date=24 August 2015|archive-date=16 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150816042932/http://www.theindependencecenter.org/blogs/independence-times/2013/9/17/service-vs-companion|url-status=dead}}</ref> Their main service is to provide companionship. A dog trained to perform a [[task]] for a [[Disability|disabled]] [[wikt:handler|handler]] is called a [[service dog]].<ref name=TIC/> == Suitability == While most any family [[pet]] could be considered a companion, the best companion dogs have certain qualities. First, they must be suited for living indoors.<ref name=DT/> They should be calm and not [[aggression|aggressive]] around other people or animals. A dog should be compatible with a person's lifestyle and personality.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.artofmanliness.com/2009/03/03/choosing-mans-best-friend-a-guide-to-canine-companions/ |title=Choosing Man’s Best Friend: A Guide to Canine Companions|publisher=artofmanliness.com|access-date=24 August 2015}}</ref> Large dogs may not be suitable for very young children. Older people are increasingly choosing smaller dogs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/the-5-best-dogs-for-your-golden-years|title=The 5 Best Dogs for Your Golden Years|author=Gina Spadafori |date=5 March 2013 |publisher=Vetstreet|access-date=24 August 2015}}</ref> Therapy dogs and emotional support dogs provide comfort to people with certain conditions. Often th