Service Dog Registration

July 3, 2018 Trey Clark

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	–

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Comments

Joe - May 2, 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 - November 3, 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 - April 3, 2019
I need
To fly m y pitbull out of state with me
She has high anxiety.

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