Creating A Europe Where Guide & Assistance Dog Users Can Move Freely
EGDF Conference 2027 – May 6-9
Access Denied – Independence Lost
Across Europe, assistance dog users still face refusals, confusion, and inconsistent rules.
Every time access is questioned, independence is interrupted.
From public transport to shops, restaurants and medical settings, the lack of clear, standardised access rights forces people to justify their dog again and again.
No one should have to fight for the right to participate in everyday life.
Building a Trusted Solution
EGDF is creating a single, trusted European system that makes assistance dog recognition clear, consistent, and reliable.
By verifying genuine assistance dog teams and providing practical training for frontline staff, the platform removes doubt, reduces conflict, and protects independence.
With one standard recognised across Europe, businesses gain confidence, governments gain clarity, and assistance dog users can move freely without fear of refusal.
Latest News
Assistance Dog Verification: Finding a Fairer Approach
A recent UK dispute has highlighted a wider question for assistance dog access: how can legitimate partnerships be recognised fairly without restricting recognition to particular training organisations?
Turning Access Refusals into Action: OBAC and Uber
A new partnership between ANM’Chiens’ OBAC and Uber shows how evidence from access refusals can be turned into practical action to improve travel for guide and assistance dog users.
When Guide Dog Access Is Refused: Are We Reporting IT?
Legal rights do not always guarantee access in practice. An Australian guide dog An Australian guide dog user has been awarded compensation after being refused accommodation — highlighting the gap between legal rights and everyday access.
EGDF is an Affiliated Partner of Assistance Dogs International (ADI).
We work collaboratively to promote the rights, recognition and accessibility of all guide dog and other assistance dog users across Europe.