Woman's bid to register her dog as an assist dog hits barriers

Morning Report · Oct 21, 2026 · 3m

A deaf woman with a health condition has hit barriers getting her dog registered as a disability assist dog. There are eight organisations that certify and train disability assistance dogs, allowing the animals and their handlers access rights in public places, such as supermarkets, libraries and on public transport. But only one organisation will consider dogs that are already in a disabled person's house. Amy Williams has the story.