Which type of animal is permitted in an establishment?

Registered service animals are specifically trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities and are granted access to public places under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This designation allows them to accompany their handlers in establishments where pets or emotional support animals would not normally be permitted. Service animals are typically dogs, although under certain regulations, miniature horses may also qualify in specific circumstances.

The law recognizes the critical role these specially trained animals play in assisting individuals with disabilities, which is why only registered service animals have the right to access any establishment where the general public is allowed. This distinction highlights the importance of proper training and the specific functions these animals provide, such as guiding those with visual impairments or alerting individuals who are deaf.

Other options refer to animals that do not have the same legal protections or training standards. Regular pets, emotional support animals, and companionship animals lack the formal training required to perform specific tasks related to an individual's disability, and therefore do not enjoy the same access rights as registered service animals.