Owning and using a Service or Assistance Dog is a privilege, covered under the law, for disabled individuals who use a dog to help them complete specific physical tasks they would otherwise have difficulty performing on their own. It also comes with great responsibility. Service and Assistance Dogs teams have been granted their rights based on their excellent behavior, politeness, public conduct and the necessary, beneficial and functional tasks the dogs perform for their disabled owners.

Our mission is to serve as a free, non-governmental, privacy-conscious, voluntary and secure resource that helps provide identification for individuals who qualify to use Service and Assistance Dogs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals may either train their own Service and Assistance Dogs or receive them from a professional trainer or training organization. Our identification services are designed to help those online (Public Profile pages may be used as a reference through social media sites) and offline — even those who choose to keep their disability private. By providing access to an online Public Profile page, individuals may share their registration only with those they choose.

Simply registering with us does not qualify an animal or an individual as a Service or Assistance Dog Team or provide any special rights, legal or otherwise. Registration is for personal identification purposes only, similar to an online resume or providing a vest for your dog. Under the ADA, Service and Assistance Dog teams are not required to provide identification materials of any type in most circumstances, including badges, ID cards, dog vests or capes. Registration or membership with any organization is also not required.

Please note that misrepresenting an animal as a Service or Assistance Dog is not only unethical, but illegal. It is also in direct violation of our Terms and Conditions.

User Agreement

Our purpose is to create a powerful tool for all Service and Assistance Dog handlers regardless of certification levels, training methods or other affiliations. At the core of that is our deep commitment to do the right thing in all aspects of our business including how we treat the environment, our customers and the Service Dog community as a whole. Our intention is to create a friendly and open Registry.

We expect and hope that you will use this Registry as intended and in a responsible and respectful manner. Registration is conducted under the honor system and any individual found to violate these rules will be expelled from the Registry. All Owners, Handlers (Registrants) and Animals must qualify under the United States Department of Justice's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please visit http://www.ada.gov for more information if you need clarification. The Registry is not intended to be a certification process and we do not judge the proficiency of our registrants in any way, and nor would that be necessary under the law. Of course, we can not be responsible or liable for the actions of dog owners or their dogs either online or offline.

You must also agree that:

• You are at least 18 years of age. We do allow a family member, friend, doctor, trainer or other person to register for the end user of a Service or Assistance Dog.
• I have read and understand the ADA as it pertains to Service or Assistance Dogs. I understand that it is against the law to intentionally misrepresent an animal as a Service or Assistance Dog.
• The person being registered has a qualifying disability. If I am registering for someone else I have their permission to do so.
• The dog being registered is either a fully trained Service or Assistance Dog, or is in the process of being trained to help perform specific tasks related to the owner's disability. Please note that not all states recognize Service or Assistance Dogs in Training. It is your responsibility to understand and obey all applicable laws in your area.
• I have read and understand the definition of a Service or Assistance Animal.
• I have read and understand the Minimum Training Standards for a Service or Assistance Dog.