Service Dog Training Advice for Michigan Handlers

I'm Lizzie Majchrzak. I was twelve when a rare autoimmune disorder changed how my body worked, and the service dog who followed is the reason I do this work. I train service dogs across Michigan and Metro Detroit, and this is where I answer the questions people actually ask me — what qualifies, what those certifications really are, whether you can train your own dog, and how long it honestly takes. I would rather tell you a service dog is not your path than watch you spend two years finding out.

What Disabilities Qualify for a Service Dog? The Honest Answer

What Disabilities Qualify for a Service Dog? The Honest Answer

What Disabilities Qualify for a Service Dog? The Honest AnswerLizzie Majchrzak
Published on: 18/09/2026

There is no official list of qualifying disabilities. Here is what the ADA actually says, and how to find out whether a service dog is your path.

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