How To Certify A Service Dog. To earn an akc therapy dog™ title, you and your dog must meet the following criteria: A service animal is a dog or a miniature horse that is specifically trained to perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.
A service animal can be trained in two ways. It is a mistake to assume that certain dogs are exclusively appropriate service dogs since certain characteristics need to be met. Please note that certifying your service dog is not required by federal law.