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assistance dog

British

noun

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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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 • Nov. 24, 2025

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.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2023

The Equality Act 2010 prevents businesses refusing entry to those who need an assistance dog with them.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2023

Harmonie-Rose, from Bath, has been training with an assistance dog to help her do tasks.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2022

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