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American Service Dog Institute · Est. 2016
TRAINED FOR PURPOSE. REVIEWED WITH INTEGRITY.
For a decade, ASDI has helped service dog teams earn voluntary credentials through an Independent Service Dog Skills Assessment reviewed by ASDI-affiliated certified trainers — never a government or ADA-mandated certification.
- Trainer-reviewed skills assessment
- Voluntary digital credentials
- Secure public verification
A decade of purpose-driven teams
Real assessment. Real trainer review. Credentials you can verify with confidence.
Our Mission · 10 Years Strong
“To empower individuals through highly trained service dogs and uphold the highest standards in training, evaluation, and credential verification.”
- 2,840
- Dogs Trained
- 1,620
- Active Handler Teams
- 96
- Partner Trainers
- 10
- Years Operating
Already have a credential number?
What We Offer
A professional path from preparation to verification
ASDI exists to raise the standard for responsible service-dog teams through trainer-reviewed assessment—not government registration.
Independent Skills Assessment
Submit your application and task-demonstration videos for review by an ASDI-affiliated certified trainer under published assessment standards.
Learn MoreVoluntary Credentials & Verification
Upon approval, receive a digital certificate, identification card, and unique verification number that businesses may confirm online.
Learn MoreTraining Programs & Education
Structured guidance for handlers building reliable task work, public manners, and team readiness alongside professional training support.
Learn MoreHandler Resources & Legal Guides
Clear guidance on the ADA, Fair Housing Act, and how ASDI verification helps handlers and property managers work from the same facts.
Learn MoreHousing partners
Are you a property manager?
Get free tenant verification, refer applicants for a complimentary ASDI assessment, and help your community tell real trainer-reviewed teams from unverifiable claims.
- Free live verification for tenants and applicants
- Free assessment for every referral
- Free certification if they pass · 50% off if they need more prep
Ready for a trainer-reviewed assessment?
Choose Standard, Expedited, or Complete Support. Every submission is reviewed by an ASDI-affiliated certified trainer. Approval is never automatic—and credentials are issued only after a real review decision.