assistance dog

British  

noun

1. a dog that has been specially trained to live with and accompany a disabled person, carrying out such tasks as prompting them to take medication or assisting them to cross a road

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Example Sentences

She spends about £70 a month on insurance and food for her assistance dog, Purdey, and a recent wheelchair service cost her nearly £1,000.

From BBC

One of our Alpha Base Jedi had an assistance dog, a wolfhound named Chewie.

From Seattle Times

Ms Baldock's mother Alison suggested she apply to charity Support Dogs to train Digby as a disability assistance dog.

From BBC

Ms Baldock then spent two years honing his training until he became a qualified disability assistance dog.

From BBC

Rita Howson, chief executive, said: "We're delighted Digby has proved to be such a fantastic disability assistance dog for Katie, helping her to be independent, and providing invaluable companionship."

From BBC