DFW Canines for Veterans
501(c)3 Non Profit Organization
EIN:47-0933286
Providing service dogs for combat veterans
free of charge!
"Training the BEST that's experienced the worst"
ADA Laws on service dogs
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What is the difference between a Service Dog, Emotional Support Animal and Therapy Dog? Per the ADA Federal law:
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A Service Dog is defined and protected by law as a dog that is individually trained to perform tasks that mitigate the disability of his owner. A service dog requires a great deal of specialized training; is considered an assistive device by the ADA, and is permitted to accompany his disabled owner anywhere the public is permitted. Service Dogs fall under the broader category of Assistance Dogs, which also includes Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. Per the ADA the law defines a Service Animal as a DOG only. No animals per the ADA law are able to service animals other than dogs. \
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An Emotional Support Animal is prescribed by a person’s doctor who feels that the presence of the animal will improve his disabled patient’s mental health. Little or no training is required. Similar to pets, these dogs do not have to perform tasks for their owner, nor do they have public access rights. This means they may NOT accompany their handler into public access areas. ESA animals are only allowed in pet only places such as pet stores etc.
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A Therapy Dog is a pet that has been trained to accompany his owner to visit facilities like hospitals and nursing homes for the benefit of the people living or staying there. A therapy dog is legally a pet, and does not have public access rights without the permission of a facility owner.
Where can I take my Service Dog?
It is REQUIRED under federal and state laws that Service Dogs be permitted to accompany their disabled owner anywhere the general public is allowed to go, including: restaurants, schools, buses, taxis, airplanes, stores, movie theaters, concerts, sporting events, doctor’s offices, etc. Service Dogs are allowed in hospital patient rooms, but are excluded from operating rooms or burn units where the animal’s presence may compromise a sterile environment.
They may NOT ask you for ANY proof or certification that your dog is a service dog!
When a person with a service animal enters a public facility or place of public accommodation, the person cannot be asked about the nature or extent of his disability. Only two questions may be asked:
1. Is the animal required because of a disability?
2. What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?
LINK DIRECTLY BELOW TO ADA LAW ON SERVICE DOGS
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SERVICE DOGS IN PLACES OF BUSINESS
per the ada, online "registrations, certifications" are
not proof of service dogs
There is NO legal registration and/or certifications for proof of service dog status! We are currently lobbing the ADA & DOJ to shut down such websites. They are a scam and very misleading!
Emotional Support Animals DO NOT have public access rights!
ONLY Service Animals per the ADA have public access rights!
The ADA defines service animals as a DOG or mini Pony ONLY!
If you are a business, or private person and need help with questions and/or education we do provide that at no charge! Please feel free to give us a call or email!
We are HUGE advocates for business to know their rights!
By doing so, you are helping protect those of us with legitimate service dogs safe! You are the front line in helping protect not only your business but our service dog teams!