Certification Only is offered through StarLight Assistance Animal Academy & Training Center after your animal passes our certification exam. The exam takes three days to complete.
Every animal is tested in several public access sites.
They may include any or all of the following:
hospitals
restaurants
grocery stores
department stores
banks
bus stations
taxis
public transportation
other sites as determined by the evaluator at the time of the testing.
Every certified animal receives an identification card that is attached to the harness used. Some animals cannot wear a service harness and the card is then placed in a leather tag pouch and carried by the human partner.
Every card has the animal's photo, human's photo, type of service provided by the animal -- hearing, seizure, etc. -- and information from the Department of Justice about the ADA law.
Certification is NOT required by ADA, however, by certifying your animal, you will have proof that your animal is a service animal. Having this proof will usually end access problems. If you have a problem and decide to call the police you will have the proof that you and your animal have the right to enter the public access building.
Our certification is renewable every three years. For complete information contact us here.