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Service Dog Certification – Support for Access and Public Recognition

While not required by law, a Registered Service Dog Certificate can be a valuable tool when navigating public spaces with your working dog. At WorkingServiceDog.com, we offer professionally designed service dog certificates to help ease potential access issues and reduce public misunderstandings.

Our certificates provide visible confirmation that your dog is more than a pet—they are a trained service animal protected under federal law.


Service Dogs and ADA Legal Protection

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service dog must be individually trained to perform specific tasks directly related to a person’s disability. These tasks may include:

  • Allergy detection

  • Hearing alert for deaf or partially deaf individuals

  • Seizure alert or response

  • Mobility assistance

  • Psychiatric or medical alert

There is no requirement for a service dog to be a specific breed or professionally trained—they can be owner-trained and still qualify under ADA protections.

As a result, service dogs are legally exempt from “No Pets” policies in places like:

  • Stores and malls

  • Restaurants and hotels

  • Housing complexes

  • Public transit (buses, planes, taxis, cruises)

  • Workplaces and schools


Why Carry a Service Dog Certificate?

Even though the ADA states that verbal confirmation is all that’s legally required, some businesses and public places may still request additional documentation. A Service Dog Certificate can help quickly verify your dog’s role and ease potential tension in these situations.

It serves as a non-legally required visual identifier—similar to a vest, ID badge, or leash—reinforcing that your dog is a trained service animal.


Custom Service Dog Registration and Certificate Options

We offer customizable service dog certificates and registration products for both individuals and training organizations. Whether you're an owner-handler or part of a professional training program, we can personalize your certificate to include:

  • Handler name

  • Dog’s name

  • City and state

  • Type of assistance provided

  • Registration date or custom messaging

  • Organization logo or branding (for training groups)

Looking for a full setup? Pair your certificate with matching Service Dog ID cards, handler ID cards, and patches for consistent and professional service dog identification.


Professional Design, Personalized Support

All of our certificates are created by our in-house graphics team and printed with high-quality materials to ensure they last. For organizations, we can incorporate custom logos and branding into certificates and other gear—ideal for official training programs and registries.


Need Assistance?

If you need help choosing a certificate design or want to customize one for your organization, please call us at 339-364-8378. We’re happy to assist with any service dog registration or certification needs.

⚠️ Reminder: It is illegal to misrepresent a pet as a service dog. Our certificates are intended for legitimate service animal handlers.