The following is a response from Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Park regarding "comfort dogs."
Hello Paul,
Thank you for your interest in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks!
You are correct, only service dogs are allowed on trails at Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP. Dogs that are considered therapy, comfort, or emotional support do meet the Federal guidelines for service animals. This is a very difficult thing to enforce. Please keep your own safety in mind before confronting anyone about their dog.
Thank you for reporting your experiences.
Have a wonderful day!
Sincerely,
Public Information Staff
