The aim of this questionnaire is to gain some insight into the current situation of access
for assistance dog partnerships in the various countries around Europe.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could answer the questionnaire with as much detail as possible,
however, do not worry if you cannot answer all the questions.



1. Please enter your name:
2. Please enter your email address:
3. Which organisation are you from?
4. Which country are you from?
5. Are there any laws in your country pertaining to assistance dogs?
6. If yes, what is the name of the law?
7. Are you able to supply, either now, or at a later date, an electronic or hard copy of the applicable law in your country?
(Just the bit concerning assistance dogs)
8. Which languages the law document is available in?
9. Does the applicable law in your country define an assistance dog?
10. Does the applicable law in your country extend to cover visitors from abroad?
Which of the following types of assistance dog are recognised / trained in your country?

 
11. Guide Dog
12. Hearing Dog
13. Assistance Dog / Service Dog
14. Medical / Seizure alert / response dog
15. Other (please specify)
In your country, does the law ensure, or is it customary that assistance dogs may travel on which of the following modes of public transport:

 
16. Taxi?
17. Train?
18. Buses / Coaches?
19. Boats / Ferries?
20. Aeroplanes?
Are assistance dog partnerships expected to pay extra for conveyance of their assistance dog when travelling by:

 
21. Taxi?
22. Train?
23. Buses / Coaches?
24. Boats / Ferries?
25. Aeroplanes?
Is it permitted by law, or customary that assistance dog partnerships are allowed to enter:

 
26. hospitals / clinics (except sterile and/or treatment areas)?
27. schools / universities?
28. shops / shopping centres?
29. restaurants / cafes?
30. hotels / public houses?
31. leisure centers / sports grounds?
32. theatres / cinemas?
33. museums / places of interest?
34. Is it customary / required for an assistance dog partnership to show
any form of identity card / proof of training to gain access at any time?

 
 
35. Consider an assistance dog partnership from abroad visiting your country.
Can you imagine any difficulties they might encounter when visiting as a tourist,
and taking part in the usual tourist type activities?



36. Is there anything else about access for assistance dog partnerships in your country that you believe it would be useful for a visitor to know?



If you have a file detailing the law in your country, you may upload it here:
(Maximum file size = 2Mb)





Thank you very much for taking the time to complete the questionnaire,
we hope to have some preliminary results from this survey available
at the ADEu conference in October 2005.