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Old 07-05-2020, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
The Federal ADA law doesn't require a service dog to have a certificate. You just need to tell anyone who asks that the dog has been trained to perform a service for you. That's it. No certification or formal training required. You can train the dog yourself.
Not all dogs are service animals. Those that are can be admitted to any location. Emotional support animals are different. They are not allowed where pets are not admitted. The problem is that you cannot require a handler to show proof that your animal is a certified service animal. You have to take the owner's word.