Assistance dogs trained to guide the blind and visually impaired. Beginning on March 15, 2011, only dogs are recognized as service animals under titles II and III of the ADA. (There are some narrow situations wherein a miniature horse may also be considered a “service animal.”) Further, under the ADA, such animals must be individually trained for the work at hand. Under the FHA and California law, “service animals” other than trained guide dogs may be permitted as a reasonable accommodation for disability, depending on the particular needs of a disabled applicant