Service Dog Law Series

Learn about the rights of individuals with service animals, and resources for further education. This article recaps essential information to ensure understanding of ADA guidelines and service animal access.

Learn when a service animal can be excluded from a public space under the ADA. Understand the circumstances for exclusion, how businesses should handle it, and the legal protections for service animal handlers.

Learn how the DOJ helps businesses determine whether a dog is a service animal or a pet. Discover key questions, credible assurance, and how behavior, handler control, and consistency play a role in the assessment process.

Definition and Legal Rights under the ADA of What is a Service Animal? Learn about the tasks service dogs perform, their rights in public spaces, and how they differ from pets.