What Questions Can Public Entities Ask When It Comes to Service Dogs?

All public places are allowed to ask only two questions when it comes to service dog law. These questions are under Federal Service Dog Law. The questions are the following.

1. Is the dog a service animal required for a disability?
2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

Louisiana and all public entities in Louisiana cannot have laws that require any more proof or documentation. Louisiana law § 1953 E matches Federal Service Dog Law. The following things are not required. These are all things people in Louisiana have experienced being asked to show when it has come to allowing their service dogs public access.

• A card identifying the dog as a service dog.
• A registration letter identifying the dog as a service dog.
• A letter from a doctor stating that the service dog is needed for a disability.
• A document from a veterinarian stating that the dog is up-to-date on its vaccinations (thought it should be).
• A document from a veterinarian stating that the dog is flea free (though it should be).
• A certificate stating that the dog has gone through training to be a service dog.
• Proof by showing a vest, collar, or ID tag for the dog.
• A bracelet that the handler wears to identify the handler as a service dog user.