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

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Laws Protecting this Type of Dog

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Fair Housing Amendments Act

Air Carrier Access Act

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Breed/Age/Sex of Dogs

Any is acceptable

Any is acceptable

Any is acceptable

Fly in airplane for free

Yes

Yes

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Allowed in all housing regardless of pet policy

Yes

Yes

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Protected in All 50 States

Yes

Yes

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