I was, actually, under the impression that it is against a persons rights to ask what their disability is. My understanding is that a generic letter from a medical doctor stating that you have a condition in which you needed a service animal was all that was required.
I think some people may feel embarrassed to have to broadcast their diagnosis to strangers.
Of course the dog would have to be trained. And I think it is required that they be trained to do an actual task if they are a PSD.
It is also my understanding that, in Michigan, at least, an emotional support dog and a psychiatric service dog are two different things and that emotional support dogs don't have to be admitted to the same places that PSDs do. So, make sure that your doctor writes the correct information in the letter.
I am thinking of having Casear trained to be a PSD. His trainer that did the CGC and therapy dog training also does service dog training. |