The only true way to certify your dog as an emotional support dog is through a licensed mental health professional.
Esa dog certification california.
Registration of an emotional support animal with esa registration of america does not give you any additional legal rights.
Employers are within their rights to request proof of an esa s status.
Furthermore the state makes clear that the esa dog must be well trained clean certified to provide assistance for a disability.
Esa registration of america is not a governmental agency and is not affiliated with or endorsed by hud the department of transportation or any other governmental agency.
People oftentimes interchange the phrase certifying a dog with getting an esa letter.
You can connect with a mental health professional in real life or online through an esa website.
First it is limited to dogs.
Even if your dog does in fact provide you with emotional support you must have proper certification and documentation for employers to recognize.
An emotional support animal esa is defined as a dog or other animal which provides companionship emotional support and a sense of well being and safety to their owner aiding in the treatment of one or more mental health condition such as anxiety or depression.