Editorial Policy

Last updated: November 12, 2026

ESA Clinic publishes guides about emotional support animals, psychiatric service dogs, housing rules and travel rules. This page explains how those guides are written, sourced, updated and corrected.

Who writes our content

Every article shows the name of its author, and each author has a profile page listing their role and their articles. When a licensed clinician has reviewed an article, that person is named at the top of the article as the reviewer.

How we source information

• We rely on primary sources first: federal and state statutes, regulations, and guidance from agencies such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Justice.
• Where we use a secondary source, such as a law firm analysis or a university legal database, we name it.
• Articles on legal topics end with a list of sources so you can check the original text yourself.

Accuracy and updates

Each article shows the date it was last updated. Laws on assistance animals change, and federal housing guidance changed in 2026, so we aim to revisit legal guides when the rules they describe change. If an article and a current statute disagree, the statute controls.

Corrections

If you find an error, email contact@esaclinic.com with the page address and the correction. We review reports, fix confirmed errors and update the date on the article.

Independence and our services

ESA Clinic offers paid online evaluations with licensed clinicians. Our articles may link to those services. Articles that compare ESA Clinic with other providers are written by ESA Clinic and reflect our own view; check each provider’s website for its current prices and terms.

What our content is not

Our guides are general information. They are not legal or medical advice and do not replace a consultation with a licensed professional. See our Disclaimer for details.