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Amtrak’s Service Dog Policy in Plain English
Amtrak welcomes service animals, allows them to be on board for free, and offers resources to ensure a positive experience. However, Amtrak has its own rules governing service dogs aboard the train, and it’s important to understand them before purchasing a ticket. We’ll explain Amtrak’s service dog policies in easy-to-understand terms. In this article: Amtrak’s […]
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What to Know About Service Dogs
A service dog works like a personal health assistant for someone with a physical or psychiatric condition. Just as a home nurse might monitor vital signs, assist with mobility, retrieve medications, and help manage daily healthcare needs, a service dog performs tasks that address the health challenges their handler faces. In technical terms, the Americans […]
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Can You Bring a Service Dog to the Hospital?
Yes, you can bring your service dog to the hospital. ADA service dog laws protect your right to be accompanied by your service dog in hospitals, just as in other public places. However, there are some important exceptions you should be aware of — particularly in sterile environments like operating rooms where patient safety concerns […]
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Are your certifications valid in Europe even if a dog is not comming from the USA? I live in Germany and I’m wondering if your certification would allow me to travel with my dog within Europe.
Yes, you may utilize the Service Dog Certification globally but must follow local regulations.
When you are ready, you may order a Service Dog Certification licensed for your service dog below –
https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/service-dog-id/
My daughter recently was refused her dog on KLM airlines for an internal European flight as they only recognise service dogs for physical disabilities. It was a nightmare trying to get him on the plane with her. She could take him as a pet but only under her seat in a cage or soft bag (he’s only small). Nothing would sway them. They will allow emotional support dogs (but again nothing about psychiatric service dogs) on flights to the US. This is discriminatory.
Euopean flight companies do not allo ESA in intereuropean flights. They treat them as pets.
I think they consider them as ESA only for flights from Europe to USA
Hi Dario,
I want to know if you tried that in the end. I live in Spain and I am interested in travelling within Europe with my dog, but I am a bit scared they might not allow me to do so.
Did you manage to travel with this certification? Did you have any trouble?
No one seems to address the question about any quarantine rules.
If someone is studying abroad for a semester, how can they travel around from country to country with their service dog?
They would need to consult the rules and regulations of the countries they are visiting, as every country handles service dogs differently. Also, if traveling by plane, it’s best to check with the airline before making any arrangements. You may find this article on international travel with service dogs interesting https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/international-travel-service-dog/
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It is against the law for service providers to discriminate against those with disabilities, this also includes individuals with Service Dogs.
Under the new law, service providers must make “reasonable adjustments” to their premises making it accessible for those that have a disability. This law also covers giving the person extra help where needed (i.e., guiding to a table or finding the washroom).
In Europe, Service Dogs and their handlers are allowed access to all public places including restaurants, hotels, public transportation, banks, theaters, pubs, and libraries.”
This ^^ is great! However, I cannot find these ‘New Laws’ written anywhere? I travel often between Amsterdam and San Francisco, always with my Hearing Dog, and often get into concrontations, but have nothing to point locals to in order to inform themselves? And online or published materials on these new laws would be really helpful.
I’m considering a move to spain, do you know if spanish landlords accept emotional support animals even in no-pets allowed housing?
Emotional Support Animals generally are not recognized or given any special rights in most European countries. However you will find that Europe generally seems to be much more dog friendly throughout. You will see regular pets (albeit super well trained) on public transport and in shops and restaurants. It is doubtful you will have a problem.
Just booking online is not always easy, so call in advance. Some bungalow parks in the Netherlands will charge a fee, even for service animals.
Can a dog passport be enough or is there a particular questionnaire or form to comply for a “service dog”
Neither a “dog passport” nor any type of form qualifies a dog as a service dog. A service dog only qualifies when it is fully trained to perform a job or task relating to a disability.
Hello, i will need to flight from Spain to Chile with my 2 therapy dogs, would this certificate be enough for the airline? How long would the certificate take to come to Barcelona?
Certificates generally are not required for assistance animal accommodation on flights. Most airlines also no longer recognize therapy animals like emotional support animals. A few airlines still allow for ESAs, and all still allow trained service dogs to board. We recommend contacting the specific airline you plan to fly on for more details on their rules.
Hello, Can I order a dog service certificate to Europe? Will the certificate be valid in this case?
In the certificates we offer the handler certifies that they have met ADA requirements for service dog ownership. ADA rules are for the U.S., so it may not be applicable in other countries.