Service Dogs Act
- Purpose
- Violations
- Service Dog Qualifications
- Application Forms for Service Dog Team Identification Cards
- More Information
- Contact
Purpose
The Service Dogs Act complements the Blind Persons’ Rights Act by providing Albertans with disabilities who use qualified service dogs the right of access to public places. Individuals with disabilities who are accompanied by qualified service dogs must be allowed access to any location where the general public is allowed.
Violations
The Service Dogs Act includes fines for violations, which range from $300 for falsely using a service dog to $3,000 for discriminating against a service dog team.
Service Dog Qualifications
To be a qualified guide dog under the Service Dogs Act, the dog must be trained through an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited school
Application Forms for Service Dog Team Identification Cards
Government of Alberta identification cards are available to users of qualified service dogs. The identification cards have an Alberta government logo and a picture of the individual and service dog. The card verifies the individual and the service dog are qualified for the purposes of the Service Dogs Act.
More Information
- Frequently asked questions
- Service Dogs Act
- Alternative formats of the application form, act or regulations available upon request
Contact
Email: servicedogs@gov.ab.ca
Phone: 780-427-9136 or, to call toll-free within Alberta dial 310-0000 followed by 780-427-9136
