What does this title mean? Is there legally such a status?

Legally Certified – Yes, in the sense that it is not against the law to “Certify” a dog as an Assistance or Service Dog if you are the individual or the representative of the agency that tested the dog to meet a particular standard of requirements.

Legally Certified – No, in the sense that there are no Federal laws or Federal agency which require certification or even have testers or facilities to do certifications.

Then why do some people go out of their way to purchase fake certifications and ID?

• One huge reason is the ease in purchasing these items for an unsuitable dog.
• Another is because the owner wants to take their pet dog with them into non-pet locations.