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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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While he said he understood Wetherspoon wanting to crack down on dogs who are misbehaving in its pubs, he added: "Why tarnish all assistance dog users with that brush?"

From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026

It said its identification was not a legal requirement and not all assistance dog users will carry ID.

From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026

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.

From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2023

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

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2023

However, the law does not currently allow for the prosecution of dog owners if their animal attacks another dog, unless it is an assistance dog.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2021

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