Protecting service dogs
Idaho Code 18-5812 punishes intentionally injuring or killing a service dog, assistance animal or dog-in-training as a misdemeanor, with restitution.
Coeur d'Alene · Kootenai County seat · The Lake City
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho ESA Letters and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
North Idaho's largest city, with 54,628 people at the 2020 census, sits on the north shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene. If your animal helps you manage anxiety, depression or trauma, a free screening with a clinician licensed in Idaho shows whether an ESA letter or a PSD letter fits.
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Five Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Atlas Mill2411 N. Atlas Road, with a water dog park
- Cherry Hill1718 N. 15th Street
- McEuen504 E. Front Avenue, downtown
- Northshire3889 Nez Perce Road
- RiverstoneRiverstone Dog Park
Three Easy Strokes to a Letter
Fill out the screening
Share your health, your animal and your housing in a short online form.
An Idaho clinician reviews
Your answers go to a clinician licensed in Idaho, who meets you by telehealth when appropriate.
Get your result
Choose a plan only if a letter is supported, and receive it by email.
Coeur d'Alene ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letter Pricing
Clear pricing for emotional support animal and psychiatric service dog letters written by a licensed mental health professional. Your screening is free, and you pay only if a clinician supports a letter and you decide to continue.
ESA Housing Letter For One Pet
$149
Best option for most renters with one emotional support animal
- Free online screening with a licensed psychotherapist
- Telehealth evaluation when clinically indicated
- Letter written for ESA housing requests
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
- Follow up clarification for landlords included
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ESA Housing Letter For Multiple Pets
$159
For people who have more than one emotional support animal in the home
- Free clinical screening that covers up to three ESA dogs or cats
- All approved animals listed together on a single ESA housing letter
- Letter tailored for apartments and rental homes
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
- Support for landlord questions about pet deposits and rent
Psychiatric Service Dog Evaluation
$199
For people who may qualify for a task-trained psychiatric service dog
- Free initial screening with a licensed psychotherapist
- Telehealth evaluation focused on symptoms and the tasks the dog is trained to do
- Letter describing the disability-related need and task support
- Clinically grounded documentation, not a generic certificate
- Follow up clarification for housing providers included
Bundle Packages
Save more with combined document bundles
BUNDLE
ESA Letter + Certificate Bundle
$199
ESA letter and certificate in one package
- ESA letter from a licensed professional
- ESA certificate with QR code verification
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
- Valid for 1 year with renewal reminders
BEST VALUE
PSD Letter + Certificate + ID Card
$225
Complete PSD documentation: letter, certificate and ID card
- PSD letter from a licensed professional
- PSD certificate with QR code verification
- PSD ID card with photo and barcode
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
Clinically reviewed
Secure payment
24-48 hr delivery
No hidden fees
American Service Animals does not sell ESA registrations. All letters are based on real clinical evaluations.
Coeur d'Alene License Term Check
The city sells one-year licenses to every eligible dog and three-year licenses to dogs with a longer rabies history. Enter your dog's details to see which one you can buy.
The Five Dog Parks Up Close
Off-leash play is allowed only inside these parks. Everywhere else in public, the city requires a physical leash, and an electronic collar does not meet that rule.
Atlas Mill
A 12.5-acre riverfront park with an accessible water dog park.
Cherry Hill
A 30-acre park; its dog park opened in 2011.
McEuen
A 22.5-acre downtown park on the waterfront.
Northshire
Home of the Central Bark dog park.
Riverstone
Listed by the city as Riverstone Dog Park.
A Fort Town on a Mountain Lake
The city takes its name from the Coeur d'Alene people, whose territory stretched from eastern Washington into Montana. It began as a fort town after General William Tecumseh Sherman sited what became Fort Sherman on the lake's north shore in 1878.
- 25 milesLength of Lake Coeur d'Alene
- 165 acresTubbs Hill natural area downtown
- 3,300 feetThe resort's floating boardwalk
- 30 milesEast of Spokane, Washington
Idaho Law on the North Shore
Rentals and service dogs
Idaho Code 18-5812A covers housing for sale or rent: a service dog cannot be the reason for a refusal or an extra charge.
Complaints
The Idaho Human Rights Commission accepts a sworn complaint within one year under Idaho Code 67-5907; call 208-334-2873.
Coeur d'Alene Questions on the Water
Who needs a dog license in Coeur d'Alene?
City residents with a dog at least six months old. The owner shows proof of current rabies vaccination before the license is issued and keeps the vaccination current for the whole license period.
When can I get a three-year Coeur d'Alene license?
When records show the dog's first rabies shot came after its puppy shots and was given at least one year before the license is issued. Otherwise the license runs at least one year.
Where can dogs be off leash in Coeur d'Alene?
Only in the city's designated dog parks: Atlas Mill, Cherry Hill, McEuen, Northshire and Riverstone. Everywhere else in public, dogs need a physical leash, and an e-collar does not count.
Where are Coeur d'Alene dog licenses sold?
On weekdays at Companions Animal Center, its thrift store and several local animal hospitals. A replacement tag costs $2.
What happens to someone who injures a service dog in Idaho?
Idaho Code 18-5812 makes intentionally injuring or killing an assistance animal, service dog or dog-in-training a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in county jail, a fine up to $5,000, or both, plus restitution.
Where do Coeur d'Alene veterans get VA care?
The Coeur d'Alene VA Clinic is at 915 West Emma Avenue, and the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center is about 30 miles west in Spokane.
North Idaho and Statewide Pages
Your Coeur d'Alene Screening Is Waiting
A clinician licensed in Idaho can look at how your animal helps you and explain which letter, if either, fits your lakeside life.
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