Service Animal certification programs

Service animal certification programs are organizations that provide documentation to verify an animal's training and role as a service animal. They often offer identification cards or certificates to help demonstrate that the animal is trained to assist individuals with disabilities. However, these certifications are not legally required by laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which only require that a service animal be well-behaved and directly related to the person's disability. While certification can help with public access and identification, the legal rights of a service animal are based on the individual's need and the animal’s behavior, not certification.