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Service Dog Registration

by Trey Clark July 03, 2018 3 Comments

Service Dog Registration


Service Dog

Emotional Support Dog

Therapy Dog

The Basics

Service dogs help with performing a function for a person that is limited by a disability.

Emotional support dogs help individuals with emotional problems by providing comfort and support.

Therapy dogs provide affection and comfort to individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities.

Partial List of Disabilities Covered

Mobility issues, visual impairment (blindness), hearing impairment (deafness), seizures, diabetes, PTSD, autism, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), and other physical/mental disabilities

Anxiety, depression, bipolar/mood disorders, panic attacks, and other emotional/psychological conditions

Laws Protecting this Type of Dog

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Fair Housing Amendments Act

Air Carrier Access Act

Breed/Age/Sex of Dogs

Any is acceptable

Any is acceptable

Any is acceptable

Fly in airplane for free

Yes

Yes

Allowed in all housing regardless of pet policy

Yes

Yes

Protected in All 50 States

Yes

Yes




Trey Clark
Trey Clark

Author


3 Responses

Joe
Joe

May 02, 2023

I’m a paraplegic and I use a service dog. I am unaware of any national registry for service dogs. I know that there are a lot of deceptive companies who sell registration cards and kits that are meaningless.

It’s my understanding that the airlines have found some loophole so that they don’t have to follow the laws concerning the ADA. I have an Amstaff service dog and would love to be able have the ability to board a plane with her if needed.

If anyone can point me to a legitimate national service dog registration please do so.

kevin major
kevin major

November 03, 2021

My 6yr old pit is a rescue dog. she was forced to fight for food, later she lost a leg in a car accident, broke another leg into peices, and suffered a broken vertebrea. she is mostly recovered..still needs more PT. Her deadliest move is to lick you forever. I am an Air Force Veteran relocating to Hilo due to fiancial and medical hard ship. I currently have a claim for disability based on PTSD and other ailments, and under treatment at VA in Hilo, HI.. Bunny keeps me calm cuz i focus on her, and i worry less about me. less stress, less anxieties. we comfort each other.

thanks Kevin

Joyce schaefer
Joyce schaefer

April 03, 2019

I need
To fly m y pitbull out of state with me
She has high anxiety.

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