Assistance Dog refusal

TwitchAndMore

I like in a privetly rented flat and have been looking into getting an assistance dog to help me with my disabilities (mobility, seizures ect). There's such a shortage on assistance dogs already trained by charities that I've decided to owner train a dog with a training organisation. I'll be getting a dog not yet trained and then be training it to be able to help me manage my disabilities.

The landlady has given me permission to have the trainee assistance dog but then the freeholder of the flats said no.

I'm at a loss on what to do as the trainer provider said the dog isn't protected unless it has had some training, but I won't be able to do that until I have the dog.

Holly_Scope

Hi @TwitchAndMore that's a tough one! I presume they've declined just whilst training is ongoing? I don't think they can prevent you once it's trained. It's disappointing they're not more supportive given the circumstances.

Just wondering about alternatives whilst training. Could somebody you know and trust temporarily house and train?

All the best,

Holly.