About ASDI

A decade of training and evaluation you can trust

For more than a decade, American Service Dog Institute has been an independent, non-governmental organization helping service dog teams through trainer-reviewed skills assessment, handler education, and secure public verification. ASDI does not issue government or ADA-mandated certifications. Credentials are issued only after a trainer approves a complete submission.

Integrity

Credentials are issued only after an ASDI-affiliated certified trainer approves a complete submission.

Responsibility

We assess demonstrated task work and public manners—not paperwork alone.

Clarity

We state plainly what ASDI credentials mean—and what they never claim to be.

What ASDI Is — and Isn't

We're direct about this because clarity protects handlers and keeps businesses informed about the real legal landscape.

ASDI is

An independent organization offering trainer-reviewed skills assessments
A provider of digital credentials and live public verification for approved teams
A partner for handlers and property managers who need a clear, authentic verification path
A resource that helps distinguish trained service-dog teams from unverified claims

ASDI is not

A government agency, court, or licensing authority
An issuer of government-mandated licenses
A paper mill that sells credentials without trainer review

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Join handlers who choose a professional, trainer-reviewed path to voluntary ASDI credentials and secure verification.

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