3 Ways To Register Your Dog As A Service Dog

Service Animal Registry of America (SARA) United Service Animal Registry (USAR plus) Goldstar German Shepherds Service Dogs America (SDA) Registered Service Dog Service Dog Certification of America (SDCA) National Service Animal Registry (NSAR) American Service Dogs Service Dog ID Certified Service Dog National Association of Service Dogs Service Dog Tags Free My Paws Canadian Registry of Therapy Animals and Service Animals (CRTASA) United States Service Dog Registry (USSDR) Official Service Dog Registry Service Dog Kits

Is this a service dog required because of a disability? What is it trained to do to mitigate the disability?

Do not claim that your unofficial registration is legal documentation of your service dog, as this may be considered illegal. [5] X Research source

Pet Partners: https://petpartners. org/ Assistance Dogs International: https://www. assistancedogsinternational. org/

Safely crossing a street No solicitations for food or affection Avoiding distractions Self-control of excitement Only urinating or defecating on command No biting, barking, growling, or other aggressive behavior Other disability-related tasks

Although the United States does not require dogs to take the Public Access Test, they do require your dog to be trained (either self-trained or via a trainer) before they can meet the definition of a service dog. [9] X Research source

Like the ADI Public Access Test, a doctor’s letter is not considered legal registration. It can, however, be a helpful document to give individuals or organizations that request proof of your service dog’s credibility. Many airlines require that psychiatric service dogs have a doctor’s note before allowing them on the plane.

Tell your doctor or therapist what you need the letter for so they can base the information off of your needs. [12] X Research source