Expert advice about service dogs, from training requirements to handler rights. Learn about tasks, breeds, certification, registration and how these incredible dogs support people with disabilities.
A service dog works like a personal health assistant for someone with a physical or psychiatric condition. Just as a home nurse might monitor vital... Read more
The process of making your dog a service dog is easy if you have a qualifying disability and can be done in five steps. The... Read more
Registering your service dog and getting a linked service dog ID card can help you get around public places that don’t allow dogs, but keep... Read more
Psychiatric service dogs (PSDs) are service dogs that help people with “invisible disabilities,” meaning mental health issues like ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and they have... Read more
Having a cat brings the same positive effects as dogs. These pets can be equally beneficial to a person's health. Experts have proven that cat... Read more
A person suffering from anxiety attacks experience many risks, and it's one of the reasons why it’s prudent to consider having a service dog or... Read more
Venue staff and landlords can ask only two questions to verify that you have a service dog: 1. Is the dog a service dog required for a disability and 2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? If you’re flying with a service dog, you will also need to fill out the DOT’s Service Animal Air Transportation Form.
Yes! The ADA grants equal access rights to all types of service dogs, regardless of whether they assist with visible or invisible disabilities. Psychiatric service dogs have identical public access rights as guide dogs, mobility dogs, or medical alert dogs.
Registration of service dogs is optional. You can voluntarily register your service dog with us by clicking the link below. You’ll get a handy ID card which is a great way to visually signal to others that you’re being accompanied by a service animal.
