Assistance dogs are working animals that are specially trained to help people who are living with physical disabilities to move around, do everyday activities and tasks, and be more independent. They are also called service dogs.
What qualifies as an assistance dog UK?
Assistance dogs are trained to support disabled people and people with medical conditions in a variety of ways. Assistance dogs that have been trained by a member of ADUK receive up to two years worth of training in order to support their partners.
Can any dog be an assistance dog UK?
In the UK there is no assistance dog register so it is not possible to register a dog as an assistance dog, regardless of where it has been trained. Only dogs that have been trained by ADUK members are issued an ADUK Identification Booklet.
Do I qualify for an emotional support animal UK?
Although it is not recognised in the UK, emotional support animals (ESA) are given to people who have been diagnosed with an emotional disability. Once diagnosis has been cleared by a licensed doctor, the patient will then receive relevant documentation to prove the animal is needed for health reasons.
Can a landlord deny an emotional support animal UK?
Emotional Support Animals are not recognised as certified assistance animals in the UK. This means that the rules which apply to other assistance animals, such as guide dogs, do not apply to emotional support pets. Landlords can refuse if they have a 'no pets allowed' clause in the tenancy agreement.
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