For those who rely on a specially trained dog to manage severe anxiety, depression, or PTSD, flying shouldn't be a source of fear. Our licensed clinical professionals provide secure, legitimate Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) evaluations so you can travel and live with the support you need.
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ESAs provide immense therapeutic benefit simply through their comforting presence. While they are protected in housing, an ESA letter may not allow your pet to fly in the cabin of an airplane for free.
A PSD is a dog that has been individually trained to perform a specific task to help mitigate the symptoms of a mental or emotional disability. Because they are recognized under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), a legitimate PSD letter allows your dog to fly with you in the cabin on commercial airlines free of charge. PSDs are also entitled to enter public establishments like grocery stores, libraries, malls, etc.
To qualify for a PSD, your dog must be trained to perform a specific action that you cannot comfortably perform yourself due to a mental health condition. Some common examples include:
Through our HIPAA-secure portal, you will complete a clinical evaluation regarding your mental health, as well as specific questionnaires detailing the tasks your dog is trained to perform.
A state-licensed mental health professional will review your intake to determine if you meet the criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
If approved, your clinician will issue a legally compliant PSD letter on their official letterhead. This letter can be submitted to airlines to waive pet travel fees and is also fully valid for housing accommodations under the Fair Housing Act.
No. The ADA and ACAA do not require service dogs to wear a specific vest or ID tag. Your official letter from a licensed mental health professional is the clinical documentation airlines require to verify your need for a PSD.
No. Under current federal regulations, only dogs (and miniature horses) can be legally recognized and protected as Psychiatric Service Animals. Cats can qualify as Emotional Support Animals for housing, but they cannot fly for free.
We provide the clinical evaluation and the medical documentation verifying your need for a PSD. We do not train the dog. It is your responsibility to ensure your dog is adequately trained to perform their specific task and behave appropriately in public spaces.