U. S. Service Dogs Registry

Allergies to dogs are caused by a reaction to certain proteins found in oils secreted from a dog’s skin and in their saliva - it is not the hair itself that causes allergies. When a dog sheds hair, or its skin flakes off, these proteins are carried into the immediate environment where they may cause an allergic reaction. Allergies and fear of dogs are not valid reasons for denying access or refusing service to people using service animals. As service dog handlers, we often g