Verification of a Service Dog with tenant applicant ?

[Tricia O'Brien]

What is the current HUD or other govt agency position on what we can ask tenant applicant who claim they have a service dog? I have a tenant applicant who claims she has a 60 pound dog who is a service dog. She presented one of those bull**** certificates from www.servicedogcertifications.o...  She states the dog went through special training in Florida to assist her with anxiety and panic attacks. Supposedly the dog can assist her to the ground if she starts to pass out due to a panic attack.  Can I request or require her to present proof of that completed training in Florida as part of my tenant screening ?  Or... Can I require her to do a meet and greet with the dog so we can see if the dog is well behaved? The rental home is in California. Thanks !