Trained for specific tasks. Full public access.
10 steps across 1 sections
1. Steps Guide
- Confirm qualifying disability
- Identify tasks — Mobility, psychiatric, medical, sensory
- Choose training — Professional or owner-trained (legal ADA)
- Select dog — Temperament over breed
- Basic obedience — Reliable in public
- Public access training — Calm, no aggression
- Task-specific training — 2+ tasks for disability
- Know rights — Public access (ADA), housing (FHA), air (DOT form)
- Optional ID — Vest NOT required
- Maintain training
Common Mistakes
- Fake certification
- Wrong temperament
- Insufficient public training
- Misrepresenting pet (illegal)
- SA vs ESA confusion
Pro Tips
- Owner-trained identical rights
- IAADP standards benchmark
- Keep training log
- Veteran programs may provide free
- ADI accredited programs