There's power in numbers
Together we are stronger. Help us complete the nation’s most complete and accurate count of Service Dogs and their handlers. By registering you will be helping not only yourself, but all those who use Service Dogs across the country. You count. Your dog counts. Help us complete our count.
What is the Census Project?
The Service Dog Census Project is a nationwide count of Service Dogs and their owners. This census information, once complete, can be used by organizations such as state departments of agriculture, the United States Department of Justice, service dog training organizations, universities, other service dog advocacy groups and disaster relief organizations including the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Department of Homeland Security and more. The Service Dog Census Project can also function as a Service Dog advocacy tool to help spread awareness for Service Dogs and their owners. The data that the Service Dog Census Project will share is on an aggregate level only, meaning only general statistical information is provided. Personal information is stored securely and never shared with anyone. Data collection is handled on the secure servers at the United States Service Dog Registry. And of course, registration is conducted in the only fair way possible: free.
Why should you register?
Be counted. Registering will help provide a more complete picture of how many Service Dogs are in use, where they are in use, what types of conditions they help with and more. We believe that objective data can be used in a variety of ways to help promote acceptance of all different types of Service Dogs in the community. The information you provide can help not only you but also other Service Dog handlers everywhere. It only takes a few minutes of your time.
Registering can help in many ways including:
- Increase acceptance of all types of Service Dogs
- Encourage those with diabetes, autisum, multiple sclerosis or other conditions to consider into the possibility of using a Service Dog
- Pass protective legislation for Service Dogs
- Assist with disaster relief efforts
- Provide objective data for political and media support
- University research and school projects
- Animal rights advocacy groups
Who may participate?
Any individual who uses a dog to help with a disability may participate.
- Owners who have used a dog all their life
- Those who are just now in the process of training their dog
Even if you have registered with another organization we encourage you to still participate in this census by registering for free at the United States Service Dog Registry. Please note that registering your Service Dog with this or any other registry is not required by law to receive ADA protection.
Service Dogs can be trained to help with many different types of conditions including arthritis, ataxia (poor balance), autism, blindness, deafness, diabetes, cardio/pulmonary disease, cerebral palsy, physical mobility issues, multiple sclerosis (M.S.), psychiatric disabilities, seizure disorders (epilepsy), spina bifida, spinal cord/head trauma or stroke. Therapy dogs and other types of working dogs are not Service Dogs and can not participate in the census.
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