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Can the Police Ask for Service Dog Proof?
What the ADA says: Police, like any other third party, can verify a service dog by asking two questions: 1. Is the dog a service... Read more

How do you verify a Psychiatric Service Dog?
How does someone prove they own a psychiatric service dog (PSD), not just a regular everyday pet? The law limits the ways someone can ask... Read more

Where Can a Service Dog Go in New York?
In New York, service dogs can go to many places that pets can’t. Service dogs are allowed in almost all public areas in New York,... Read more

How to Verify a Service Dog
Trying to determine if a dog is a service dog can feel like a game of Twenty Questions, but there’s only really two questions a... Read more

Florida Service Dog Requirements
The Sunshine State allows service dogs to travel, reside with, and perform daily living activities with their owners. The State of Florida aligns with the... Read more

Can a Landlord Charge a Pet Fee or Security Deposit for a Service Animal?
The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits landlords from discriminating based on disability. Housing providers can never charge a fee or deposit just because a tenant... Read more

Colorado Service Dog Requirements
If you have a disability, you may qualify for a service dog. Colorado law aligns with federal guidelines. These guidelines allow a person with a... Read more

Service Dog Rights
1. Service Dogs have special public access rights under federal law Service dog owners have special rights under both federal and state laws. The Americans... Read more

Landlord Rights for Emotional Support Animals
If you’re a landlord, you may have noticed the use of Emotional Support Animals (ESA) has become common as more mental health professionals write ESA... Read more