ESAs and psychiatric service dogs are the same thing under the law

ESAs and psychiatric service dogs are legally distinct. Psychiatric service dogs are individually trained to perform specific disability-related tasks and are covered under the ADA for public access. ESAs provide comfort through their presence, are not task-trained, and are covered under the Fair Housing Act only. Provide documentation appropriate to the animal's actual function.

Refuse to provide any animal-related documentation

Any animal recommended by a mental health provider qualifies as a service animal