assistance dog

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

Example Sentences

When taxis and cabs fail or refuse to carry an assistance dog, or attempt to charge more, it is a criminal offence.

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The charity has bred from 294 of Trigger's puppies, and a further 29 pups have been born of his "collaborations" with other assistance dog charities and guide dog schools.

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An access refusal is when the owner of an assistance dog, like a guide dog or emotional support animal, is told they cannot enter a business or access a service, or is challenged about their entry because they have their assistance dog with them - and is almost always illegal.

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The government says it will set up a new working group of representatives from assistance dog organisations to look into how to better educate businesses on the legal rights of assistance dog owners and simplify the process of reporting refusals.

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Packing for university does not usually involve dog treats, leads and poo bags, but for students within the UK's growing 7,000-strong assistance dog community, these are essentials.

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