Frequently Asked Questions.
Clear answers about registration, membership, and practical guidance for service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support dogs.
About Canadian Service Dogs
What is Canadian Service Dogs?
Canadian Service Dogs is a voluntary online registry and membership platform for service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support dogs.
What does membership include?
Each registration includes a unique registry number, digital credential, and access to the Canadian Service Dogs membership dashboard, resources, and guidance.
Can I add my credential to Apple Wallet?
Yes. Your digital credential is designed to be available through Apple Wallet, so your registry number stays close at hand.
Is registration required?
No. Canadian Service Dogs is a voluntary private registry for people who value a dedicated profile, digital credential, membership access, and practical resources.
Service dog questions
Who is the service dog profile for?
This profile is for people registering a dog that supports them in everyday life. It gives you a dedicated place to keep your registry details and membership information connected.
What guidance is included for service dog members?
Membership guidance is designed to help with common questions, documentation considerations, and the everyday settings that service dog teams may navigate.
Does the registry determine a dog’s legal status?
No. Your Canadian Service Dogs profile is a voluntary private registry profile. It is designed for organization, membership access, and practical guidance.
Therapy dog questions
Who is the therapy dog profile for?
This profile is for dog-and-handler teams who visit, volunteer, or work in community settings such as care, education, or wellness environments.
What can therapy dog members access?
Therapy dog members receive a registry number, digital credential, and membership access to resources and practical guidance.
Emotional support dog questions
Who is the emotional support dog profile for?
This profile is for people registering a dog that provides comfort and companionship, with a dedicated place to keep membership and registry information close at hand.
What guidance is available for emotional support dog members?
Membership resources are designed to help you understand common questions, documentation considerations, and the settings you may encounter.
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