Disability assist dogs Ngā kurī tautoko hauātanga

Disability Assist Dogs are your responsibility. You need to include them in your emergency planning and preparation.

Disability assist dogs

If you have disability assist dog, such as a guide dog, certify it with an authorised organisation.

Each organisation issues a coat for the dog to wear with the organisation’s name on it. As well as some form of identification for the handler. This can help support rapid reunification if you and your dog are separated.

Plan for your dog. Have a grab bag for your dog with food, medications, vaccination records, identification and harnesses.

Make sure your dog knows the people in your support network. This will make it easier for your dog to accept care from someone other than you.