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Overview

Service domestic dog owners should carry their ID with them at all times when in public.

A Service Domestic dog Identification Card verifies that an individual and their service dog have protected public access rights in Alberta.

  • Example of a Service Dog Identification card

    Each ID carte du jour has:

    • the name of the handler and dog
    • a photograph of the handler and dog
    • a validation number
    • a date of expiration

Eligibility

You may apply for a Service Dog Identification Card if y'all have a service dog that has:

  • passed an assessment from 1 of Alberta's approved service canis familiaris providers, graduated from a programme accredited by Assist Dogs International, or
  • been qualified by an arrangement contracted by a provincial or territorial regime in Canada to railroad train or assess service dogs to standards equivalent to the Alberta Training Standard

If your service canis familiaris does not have one of these qualifications, you lot can apply to have your service dog assessed.

Apply for a service dog identification bill of fare

If you lot meet the to a higher place qualifications, you tin utilise online for an ID bill of fare or you can request an application class past contacting the Service Dog Assessment squad at 780-427-9136 or[electronic mail protected]

In that location is no cost for a service dog identification card.

Use for a menu

Photograph Requirements

Yous will be required to submit a photo of yous with your service canis familiaris.

Your assessor or trainer may be able to take your photo and submit it on your behalf.

Note your photo must follow these guidelines:

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  • Photos must clearly show the user and the service dog
  • At that place can be no other dogs or people in the photo
  • The user must exist facing the photographic camera
  • The face of the user must exist clear and visible.
  • The image must be a close-up portrait format

Example of a Service Dog Identification card

After y'all use

An official Identification Carte du jour volition exist mailed to you in approximately 2 weeks.

Connect with the Service Dog Cess Team:

Phone: 780-427-9136 (Edmonton)
Cost free in Alberta: punch 310-0000, so the telephone number
E-mail: [email protected]

Address:
Service Domestic dog Assessment Team
Customs and Social Services
12th Floor Telus Firm (South Tower)
10020 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 0N3