Legal Documentation for Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSD)
A Psychiatric Service Dog is a highly trained animal that performs specific tasks to mitigate a mental health disability. Unlike ESAs, PSDs are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and have full public access rights.
Understanding Your Rights: PSD Travel & Housing
With a PSD letter from PetCerts, you are protected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the ADA. Our letters prove your clinical need for a service animal, allowing you to:
- Fly for Free: PSDs are permitted in the cabin of airplanes at no additional cost.
- Public Access: Take your service dog into restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores.
- Universal Housing: Protected under FHA, just like ESAs, but with higher legal standing.
Important Legal Note
To qualify as a PSD, your dog must be trained to perform at least one specific task that assists with your disability (e.g., deep pressure therapy during a panic attack).
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Common Qualifying Conditions for a PSD
Our licensed therapists evaluate individuals for conditions that benefit from a Psychiatric Service Dog, including:
- Severe Anxiety
- PTSD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Major Depression
- Agoraphobia