Alaska service dog laws
Alaska protects service animal teams mainly through its criminal code. AS 11.76.130 makes it a Class B misdemeanor to stop a person with a physical or mental disability from bringing a trained service animal into a public accommodation or onto a common carrier. The ADA covers the same ground nationally, and in practice handlers rely on both.
- AS 11.76.130 also bars charging an extra fee for the animal, while handlers remain liable for property damage the animal causes.
- Under AS 11.76.133, keeping an authorized trainer and an identified dog in training out of a public facility is a violation.
- Trainers covered by AS 11.76.133 are people employed by, or volunteering with, a school or agency that trains service animals.
- Alaska's statute speaks of animals certified by a training school, but the ADA does not require any certificate for a dog to count as a service animal.
Source: Alaska Stat. 11.76.130
How a PSD letter differs from an ESA letter
Psychiatric service dog
Trained to perform specific tasks. Can go into stores, restaurants and the airplane cabin with you.
Emotional support animal
Helps through companionship, with no task training. Covered for housing only. See the Alaska ESA letter.
How to get a PSD letter in Alaska
Book a time
Choose a phone or video slot and tell us about your dog and the tasks it performs.
Talk with a clinician
A licensed clinician reviews your symptoms and how the dog's training helps you.
Your signed letter arrives
If approved, your signed letter is emailed as a PDF. If not, you are not charged.
Alaska PSD letter cost
| Letter | Covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSD letter | One or two dogs | $149 |
| PSD letter | 3 dogs | $229 |
Booking is free and you're charged only if your letter is approved.
Service dog housing rights in Alaska
If a landlord refuses a service dog, ask for the decision in writing, then contact the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights or file a complaint with HUD.