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Louisiana psychiatric service dog letters

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For Louisiana handlers whose dog has been trained to do specific tasks for a mental health condition. A licensed clinician evaluates you by phone or video in about 5–10 minutes.

  • Phone or video evaluation in about 5–10 minutes
  • $149 for up to 2 dogs, pay only if approved
  • For dogs trained to do specific tasks
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Free to book. You pay only if your letter is approved.

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$149per letter
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PSD letters anywhere in Louisiana

Your evaluation is by phone or video, so it works the same in every Louisiana city and town. The ADA covers public places statewide; Louisiana law adds the points below.

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Louisiana service dog laws

Louisiana's service dog law, R.S. 46:1952 and following, reads much like the ADA in public places but goes further in a few spots. Its definition of a service dog covers dogs trained or being trained for tasks, and it names several types. Housing is covered too: R.S. 46:1954 gives service dog users full and equal access with no extra charge.

  • R.S. 46:1955 gives trainers and puppy raisers the same access rights as handlers while they work with a future service dog.
  • Since 2024, misrepresenting an animal as a service dog or service dog-in-training to a business or landlord is unlawful under R.S. 46:1975, with escalating fines.
  • Interfering with a handler's rights, or injuring a service dog, can mean a $100 to $500 fine and up to six months in jail (R.S. 46:1956).
  • Staff may ask only whether the dog is needed for a disability and what task it performs, and cannot require certification documents.

Source: La. R.S. 46:1975 (via Justia)

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 Louisiana ESA letter.

How to get a PSD letter in Louisiana

  1. Book a time

    Choose a phone or video slot and tell us about your dog and the tasks it performs.

  2. Talk with a clinician

    A licensed clinician reviews your symptoms and how the dog's training helps you.

  3. Your signed letter arrives

    If approved, your signed letter is emailed as a PDF. If not, you are not charged.

Louisiana PSD letter cost

LetterCoversPrice
PSD letterOne or two dogs$149
PSD letter3 dogs$229

Booking is free and you're charged only if your letter is approved.

Service dog housing rights in Louisiana

If a landlord refuses a service dog, ask for the decision in writing, then contact the Louisiana Attorney General, Equal Housing Opportunity Section or file a complaint with HUD.

Clinicians who evaluate letter requests

Andrew Patel, M.D.

Physician

Reviews each evaluation and signs ESA and PSD letters when the clinical findings support one.

Gabriel Warner, LCSW

Clinical social worker (LCSW)

Carries out the mental health evaluations behind ESA and PSD letter requests and issues letters when appropriate.

PSD letters in Louisiana: your questions

Booking is free and the consultation takes about 5–10 minutes.

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Do I need a letter to have a psychiatric service dog in Louisiana?

Not for public places. The ADA limits staff to two questions: is the dog needed for a disability, and what task has it been trained to do? A letter helps with housing requests and with airline forms.

What makes a dog a psychiatric service dog?

It has been trained, one on one, to do specific tasks linked to a mental health condition, such as interrupting a panic attack, waking you from nightmares or creating space in a crowd. Comfort alone does not count as a task.

How much is a PSD letter in Louisiana?

One or two dogs cost $149, and three dogs cost $229. Booking costs nothing, and you're charged only if your letter is approved.

Can my psychiatric service dog fly in the cabin?

Airlines accept trained service dogs in the cabin. They usually ask you to complete the U.S. Department of Transportation service animal form before travel, and a clinician letter can help you answer it accurately.

What does Louisiana law add to the ADA?

R.S. 46:1955 gives trainers and puppy raisers the same access rights as handlers while they work with a future service dog.

Can I train my own psychiatric service dog?

Yes. Federal rules do not require a professional trainer or certificate. The dog must be trained to perform tasks and must be under your control in public.

Get your Louisiana PSD letter

Book a free 5–10 minute evaluation with a licensed clinician. An approved letter costs $149 for one or two dogs, and there is no charge if it isn't approved.

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Reviewed October 2026. Laws and agency processes change, so confirm details with the relevant state agency. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice.

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