Assistance dog

How it is used

Used in passenger assistance information; travel procedures may distinguish these dogs from pets.

Example sentences

1. She told the ferry operator that her assistance dog would accompany her on the crossing.

   The animal travels as part of the passenger's assistance needs.

2. The airline asked for the required documents for the assistance dog before confirming the journey.

   The term identifies a trained working role rather than any animal providing company.

Common collocations

• travel with an assistance dog
• assistance dog arrangements

Related terms

• public transportBuses, trains, trams, metros and ferries that run on fixed routes and timetables and that anyone can use by paying a fare.
• timetableA list or table showing the times when buses, trains, ferries or planes leave and arrive.

More terms: Getting Around & Directions

• directions
• taxi rank
• shuttle bus
• car rental
• platform
• get off
• within walking distance
• couchette
• request stop
• rail replacement bus
• through ticket
• split ticketing