External resources
Here are some external assistance dog resources which may be useful for current handlers
Please be aware we do not endorse any external websites/organisations and they do not endorse CATE UK. We do not have control over external sources, please use at your own risk. This list is non-exhaustive and a resource not being here doesn’t mean it’s any less valid. Update: 05/07/2022
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Assistance Dogs UK or the ADUK provide a wealth of information on their website and FAQ.
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Tale of tails is a website run by 4 assistance dog partnerships. You can find information on a range of subjects and resources.
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A podcast series that goes over many aspects of assistance dogs and includes interviews from a variety of handlers and trainers.
Guide For Businesses
Guide for the tourism industry
These act as the current main guidance on how the law works. The top one is aimed at your standard business whilst the other one is aimed at tourist places such as B&Bs. Below is the guidance for accessible housing, it goes over assistance dogs in rented accommodation on around page 14 in Great Britain
EHRC guide to accessible housing (England)
Equality Act 2010 (England, Scotland and Wales)
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Northern Ireland)
For dog attacks on assistance dogs:Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
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Pawtected CIC provide a wide range of resources that may be able to help you on your assistance dog journey
Dog Map
Dog Map was developed by Pfotenpiloten in Germany and is a free to use map where you can mark dog friendly places, assistance dog only places and places where access has been refused for an assistance dog
