Q&A: Is a Dog in a Vest a Service Dog?

Today’s Q&A is about vests and service dogs. Some service dogs wear vests while some don’t. People who have no knowledge about service dogs can get confused. Here’s what you should know.

Answer:

Service dogs are not required by the ADA to display identification - for example, vests and harnesses. To identify whether a dog is a service dog, you may ask a person only two questions: Whether the animal is required due to a disability and the task that it’s trained to perform. However, note that while vests are not a requirement, they can be helpful when in public.

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