International Service Dog Certification
The Standard in Service Dog Certification
Every certified team completes rigorous training and is verified in our registry, checked in seconds by airlines, hotels, and businesses worldwide.
The service dogs we certify
Every dog is individually task-trained for its handler's disability and assessed for calm, reliable behaviour in public.
Medical alert & response
Trained to detect and respond to medical events — including allergen detection, seizure and stroke alerts, and diabetic response — giving handlers critical warning and help when it matters most.
Mobility & physical assistance
Support with balance and stability, retrieving dropped or needed items, opening doors, and navigating daily tasks for handlers with physical disabilities.
Psychiatric & autism support
Task-trained to interrupt and ease symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and related conditions — grounding, deep-pressure therapy, and creating space in crowds — and to support autistic children and adults.
Why Choose Service Paws?
Real training standards
We are not an instant online registry. Every dog is assessed against our published Training & Certification Standards — candidate screening, task testing, and a full public access test — formalizing the practices we have applied since 2022, with each result recorded in the dog's registry file.
Read our standardsVerifiable in seconds
Every ID card carries a QR code that opens the dog's live registry profile — photo, credentials, and certificate — so gate agents and front desks can confirm status instantly.
Complete documentation
Certified teams receive an ID card, a formal certificate, and, where required, trainer attestation letters for airlines and other carriers.
Personal support
A small, dedicated team manages every accreditation personally. Airlines and businesses can reach us directly to confirm any registration.
Verifying a Service Paws ID?
Scan the QR code on the card, or enter the registration number below to open the official registry profile.
The Save-A-Dog Program
In partnership with rescue organizations, we identify shelter dogs with the temperament and drive to succeed as service dogs, place them with qualified trainers, and give them a second life with purpose.
Frequently asked questions
What is a service dog?
A service dog is individually trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability — for example allergen detection, guiding, mobility support, medical alerts, or psychiatric assistance. Under this training, the dog behaves reliably in public spaces.
Do airlines accept Service Paws certification?
Airlines set their own documentation requirements. Service Paws provides what carriers typically ask for: a verifiable registry profile, a formal certificate, and — where needed — a detailed trainer attestation letter describing the dog's training and assessment. Always confirm your carrier's requirements before travelling.
How does a business verify a Service Paws ID card?
Scan the QR code on the card or enter the registration number at our registration lookup. The official profile shows the dog's photo, credentials, certificate, and current status. If the profile matches the card and dog in front of you, the certification is genuine.