Service Dog Laws

One of the most frequent requests I receive is about training your own service dog. The ADA covers Service Dogs but NOT Service Dogs In Training (SDiT). SDiTs are regulated by most states. Some states, such as California, mimics federal SD law with either a trainer or disabled handler. Others states may have much tighter laws on who can train and what, if any, access rights the dogs have.

Table of State Service Animal Laws

This handy table from the University of Michigan College of Law, authored by Rebecca F Wisch, is dated for 2019 and covers all states for both Service Dog and Service Dogs In Training, including Fraudulent Service Dog laws. (It's always up to the handler to confirm accuracy and up to date information in your area.)

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