Scottish Assistance Dogs

08/09/2026

Still always relevant. Please be aware of the law and if you suspect any one of giving wrong information please do report to local authorities, MP and OSCAR if a charity.

ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED BY LAW.

If your dog mitigates your disability in any way then you are covered under the Equality Act 2010. Your dog is an auxiliary aid just like a walking stick or wheelchair and as such cannot be denied access.

Organisations / companies and charities requesting that your dog is trained by a specific organisation, must be assessed or to have an ID book is breaking the law!

Under ADUKs site they state -

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.

Assistance dog owners are not required by law to carry identification.

Assistance dogs may be trained by ADUK Member charities, independent charities/organisations or owner trained.

11/07/2024

https://www.wuffable.com/post/owner-trained-assistance-dogs?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1jvTZArxGsjpStFS6U7ijPBSCdWGdZBd5fLuJV_jnL7EG9zBcoFHwYR8Q_aem_f3juCB-lynI5R4_xCHYWzw

You can skip the waiting lists and train your own assistance dog. Learn how to get started and what you need to achieve for your dog to gain

14/05/2024

Travelling With Dogs In Cars
Did you know?
• 34% of drivers don't use a dog Crate/ car seat or belt when out on the road with their furry friends. That's over a 3rd of dogs travelling in a dangerous manner.
• 1 in every 10 drivers let their dogs sit in the front passenger seat.
• Transporting your dog/pet without a car seat, seat belt & harness or a crate could leave you with 9 points on your licence.
• Transporting your dog/pet without a car seat, seat belt & harness or a crate could also lead to a fine of up to £2,500!
• 64% of drivers are unaware of the above!
• Driving with your pet that isn't in a car seat, harness, crate or seat belt can invalidate your car insurance!

03/04/2024

19/02/2024

https://www.northsomersettimes.co.uk/news/24114273.gp-practice-fined-separating-man-assistance-dog/?ref=fbshr&fbclid=IwAR1ncxqwebjp5HGKG7cVI6-KjVlb5jhn7KYmmOQyFQbFOi6DB66_NdNA2dQ

A Somerset GP practice has been fined almost £1,000 after separating a man from his assistance dog.

16/08/2023

15/06/2023