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Guide and Service Dog Legislation and Policy

Last updated on January 2, 2025

Legislation

The Guide Dog and Service Dog Act and regulations improve public safety, training standards and access for guide and service dogs and their handlers in British Columbia.

  • Guide Dog and Service Dog Act 
  • Guide Dog and Service Dog Regulations

Policy

Policy provides direction to program staff in applying the legislation and regulation.

  • BC Guide Dog and Service Dog Assessment Outline
  • Guide Dog and Service Dog Policies

Accredited Schools in B.C.

  • Pacific Assistance Dogs Society 
  • BC & Alberta Guide Dog Services 
  • Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs 

Accredited Schools Outside of B.C.

  • Assistance Dogs International 
  • International Guide Dog Federation 
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