What Disabilities Qualify You for a Service Dog?

The ADA defines who qualifies for a service dog using a functional test, not a fixed list of medical diagnoses. Here’s how that plays out across 12 disability categories.

Training Your Service Dog: 6 Common Questions

If you have a physical or mental disability, a service dog may improve your quality of life. These animals are trained to assist people with retrieving dropped objects, turning on light switches, guiding the blind and providing emotional support for Read More …

What Are the New DOT Rules About Flying With Service Animals?

Update: The DOT rule described here took effect in January 2021 and is current. Most U.S. airlines now treat emotional support animals as pets, while trained service dogs still fly free with the DOT form. For the full picture, see Read More …