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.

Are Service Dog Certifications Legitimate?

Are Service Dog Certifications Legitimate?

Are Service Dog Certifications Legitimate?Lizzie Majchrzak
Published on: 26/09/2026

There is no service dog certification in the US. What those certificates really are, the two questions businesses may ask, and Michigan's free state ID.

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