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Originally Posted by veggienut  If you were to go to the Doctor and ask for papers indicating you wanted your dog to be your service dog, what is involved~? I am not asking for me, honest~! Would there be a special fee involved~? Would the Doctor not approve it if your not blind, have anxiety, or whatever health issues indicate that you need your dog for that comfort~? |
My guess is there would be a fee- but probably whatever fee your doctor charges for a "doctors note", however, this should probably be typed up and not written by hand as we know how doctor's writing can be
Service dogs do not have to be only for the blind or physically disabled. many people use service dogs because they suffer from anxiety, depression, claustrophobia. I suppose if you feel your dog is providing a service for you by being with you- it is a valid reason. You need to explain to your doctor what your dog is providing you- however a doctors note is not required many places- and even if you had one you are not required to produce it. Airlines for example- the law says that even verbal validation that your dog is providing you a service is enough and they are not allowed to ask further- however I've heard they can be very rude when dealing with service animals. If your dog has a service vest or tag- public establishments may not ask for further proof or ask what service your dog is providing- assuming your dog is not of any harm to anyone.
Hope this helped.