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Does Your Dog Perform Tasks to Help You?

See if your trained dog qualifies as a Service Dog—never leave them behind.

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Certified clinical professionals

ADA Protected

Full public access rights

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What Is a Service Dog?

A Service Dog is not the same as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA). While an ESA provides comfort simply through its presence, a Service Dog is a working animal that must be individually trained to perform specific tasks directly related to a disability.

Examples of trained tasks include: interrupting panic attacks, performing deep pressure therapy during anxiety episodes, reminding the handler to take medication, creating physical space in crowds, and alerting to oncoming episodes.

Because Service Dogs are trained to perform disability-related work, they are granted broader legal protections than ESAs—including public access to stores, restaurants, and businesses under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Understanding the Difference

Service Dog vs. ESA — Know the Difference

Understanding the key differences helps you determine which path is right for you.

Emotional Support Animal

ESA
  • Provides comfort through presence alone
  • No specific task training required
  • Housing protection only (FHA)
  • No public access to stores or restaurants
  • No airline cabin access (since 2021)

Service Dog

Service Dog
  • Trained to perform disability-related tasks
  • Deep pressure therapy, panic interruption & more
  • Full housing protection (ADA & FHA)
  • Public access — stores, restaurants & businesses
  • Fly in the cabin free under ACAA
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The Process

How it works in 5 simple steps

Our fast, confidential screening connects you with a clinician licensed in your state.

Step 1 Online Assessment

Complete the online assessment questionnaire below.

Step 2 Consultation

Schedule and complete the professional online consultation.

Step 3 Professional Review

The licensed professional reviews your information and determines whether documentation is appropriate.

Step 4 Documentation

If appropriate, you receive your official documentation.

Step 5 Optional Add-Ons

Add optional ID cards, medals, vests, and other products to your order.

Your Rights

Standard Pet vs. Service Dog

Rights & Protections Standard Pet With Service Dog Documentation
Public access (stores, restaurants) ADA Protected
Fly in cabin on airlines ACAA Protected
Exempt from "No Pets" housing rules FHA Protected
Exempt from breed/weight bans Fully Protected
Real Stories

How a Service Dog Changed Their Lives

Read how our professional consultations have helped people and their trained service dogs.

"My dog Rex is trained to alert me before a panic attack and apply deep pressure therapy. The licensed professional at Take My Pet With Me understood exactly what I needed. The entire consultation was thorough and professional."

JT

"I have PTSD and my service dog Bella is trained to wake me from nightmares and create space in public. The clinician was incredibly knowledgeable about Service Dog requirements. I finally have proper documentation."

KW

"My service dog Max reminds me to take my medication and grounds me during dissociative episodes. The consultation process was respectful and easy. Having proper documentation gives me confidence everywhere I go."

DL
Application

Service Dog Assessment Form

Fill out your information below to submit your pre-qualification application.

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Prequalification Questionnaire

Your Information

My Pet Information

Please upload a clear picture of your pet's face.

Condition

To qualify for a Service Dog, you must have a diagnosed or suspected disability. Please answer the following:

Service Dog Task Training

A Service Dog must be trained to perform specific tasks related to your disability. Please tell us about your dog's training:

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a trained Service Dog is allowed public access to stores, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses. Under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), Service Dogs are exempt from pet restrictions, fees, and deposits in housing.
Your assessment is reviewed and issued by a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) licensed in your specific state. The document includes their clinical license number, credentials, and contact information.
We offer a 100% Risk-Free Money-Back Guarantee. If the evaluating clinician determines you do not qualify, you will receive a full refund promptly.

Legal Disclaimer: An ID card, medal, vest, registration, consultation, or other product does not by itself create service-animal status or legal rights. For professional consultations, documentation is only provided when a licensed professional determines that it is appropriate after an individual evaluation.