# The Antarctic (Recognised Assistance Dog) Regulations 2016, Regulation 3: Prescribed trainers of recognised assistance dogs


A “recognised assistance dog” in section 8(5) of the Antarctic Act 1994 is a dog which has been trained to assist a disabled person—
(a) in relation to dogs trained in the United Kingdom—
(i) by the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 209617) and in Scotland (No. SC038979); or
(ii) by an organisation which is a registered member of Assistance Dogs (UK), a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 1119538);
(b) in relation to dogs trained outside the United Kingdom—
(i) by a person or organisation that is affiliated to the International Guide Dog Federation, a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 1062441); or
(ii) by a person or organisation accredited by Assistance Dogs International, a company registered in the State of Oregon, United States of America (No. 117502-88).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/697/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/antarctic-recognised-assistance-dog-regulations-2016/regulation-3
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