Qualifying for a Service Dog
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are defined as a medical device as well as:
“Dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.”
To legally qualify for a psychological or psychiatric service dog under the ADA, two key criteria must be met:
- You must have a diagnosed disability (we can assist with this), which may include psychological, emotional, or intellectual conditions that limit major life activities.
- The dog must be trained to perform target specific tasks directly related to your individual needs and disability.
What Disabilities Qualify?
At Psychological Service Dogs, Inc., while we will train dogs for clients that already have a dog, if it meets our criteria, we specialize in rescuing, rehabbing, and training dogs as service dogs for people with a range of invisible disabilities, including (but not limited to):
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety and Depression
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Schizophrenia
- Agoraphobia
Our Service Area
Our program is available exclusively to individuals living in Central Florida or those who are able to travel to the area a minimum of once weekly for training. We currently serve clients in the Greater Orlando area, including:
- Orange County
- Seminole County
- Osceola County
- Lake County
- Volusia County
Not Sure if You Qualify?
If you’ve been diagnosed—or believe you may be living with an invisible disability—you may be wondering how to take the next step.
We’re here to help.
Get Started
If you’re interested in including a service dog in your life, please contact us online or call 407-657-8555 ext. 116 to speak with someone directly.
Just give us a call and one of our team will call you back within 48 hours to give you any information you may need and to pre-screen you to see if you qualify.
