A few tips to know whether or not you qualify:

Have a qualifying disability or condition.

Require tasks or assistance that a service dog can provide.

Obtain a prescription or recommendation from a healthcare professional.

Consult with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

No you will never have to disclose your disability to me in order to work with me.

I do not require you to have a doctor sign off on your dog prior to us working together. However, If you need to travel or in regards to housing or even taking your dog into your workplace you may be required to have one so it is best to get a written letter of recommendation from a healthcare provider.

Service dog training duration varies based on the tasks required and the dog's starting level of training. It typically takes several months to over a year to fully train a service dog.

Continuing to practice and reinforce the learned tasks and behaviors regularly is essential. Consistency, ongoing training sessions, and reinforcement are key to maintaining your service dog's skills.

For information regarding service dog laws check out:

https://www.ada.gov/topics/service-animals/