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The work of assistance dogs for the physically handicapped

Last updated on July 26, 2024.

Assistive dogs for the physically handicapped are service dogs (guide dogs, service dogs and hearing dogs) accompanied by a physically handicapped person, and are trained and certified under the Aid Dog Act for the Disabled as contributing to the independence and social participation of the physically handicapped. Dog.


Unlike pets, service dogs for the physically handicapped are provided by the national government, local governments, public transport operators, and managers of facilities used by an unspecified number of people are disabled people to refuge etc. in the event of a disaster. It is stipulated by law that if you evacuate after accompany a dog (*), you must not refuse a service dog for the physically handicapped.
※"Accompaniment" means that a service dog with a disabled person is with a disabled person, as well as accompanying (accompanying) for the purpose of assisting a disabled person.


Service dogs for the physically handicapped are divided into guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs.
I would like to introduce the work of each service dog.

Guide dog

Avoid obstacles, teach steps and corners, take a train or bus together, so that blind people can go to where they want to go when they want to go. Help you move safely.

Hearing dog

In addition to teaching sound in the house, it accompanies everywhere to avoid the risk of hearing-impaired people getting involved in disasters and accidents.

Service dog

Instead of hands and feet for people with disabilities, they pick up dropped objects, bring things, open and close doors, support the body, operate switches, etc.

Inquiries to this page

Animal Protection Center, Medical Care Bureau Health and Safety Department

Phone: 045-471-2111

Phone: 045-471-2111

Fax: 045-471-2133

E-Mail address [email protected]

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