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Although all dogs offer an emotional connection with their owner, to legally be considered an emotional support dog, also called an emotional support animal (ESA), the pet needs to be prescribed by...
To have your dog qualify as an Emotional Support Dog, a licensed mental health professional must determine the animal provides therapeutic value. If you do not have a therapist, you can be evaluated by one of our licensed therapists in your area. Click here for more information.
Required to be certified or go through a professional training program. Required to wear a vest or other ID that indicates they’re a service dog. Emotional support or comfort dogs, because providing emotional support or comfort is not a task related to a person’s disability.
#1 - Determine if You Qualify. Emotional Support Dogs aid people with mental or emotional conditions, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, phobias, sleep disorders, and attention deficit disorder. If you suffer from any of these conditions, an Emotional Support Dog could be very beneficial in your day to day life.
Q1. What is a service animal? Q2. What does do work or perform tasks mean? Q3. Are emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals considered service animals under the ADA? Q4. If someone's dog calms them when having an anxiety attack, does this qualify it as a service animal? Q5.
Emotional support animal certification requires a consultation with a licensed mental health professional who can then write an emotional support animal letter.
The ASPCA supports the use of appropriate, humanely trained, well-cared-for and professionally evaluated domestic service animals to assist people who have disabilities and seeks to ensure that individuals with disabilities can use their service animals where needed.
To have your dog qualify as an Emotional Support Animal (therapy dog) a licensed mental health professional must determine whether the animal provides therapeutic value to its owner. If you do not have your ESA evaluation letter yet, you can sign up for an assessment with one of our mental health professionals.
To qualify as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), your animal doesn’t need any specific training as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Air Carrier Access Act, and Fair Housing Act.
The primary role of an emotional support dog certification agency is to ensure that the dog and its owner meet all the necessary criteria to be considered an emotional support team. They assess the dog’s temperament, behavior, and training, as well as the owner’s need for emotional support.