RDFRG-02 · Defined Term 19

Assistance and Service Dogs

This standard covers companion dogs only. Legal rights of assistance dogs and service animals exist outside its scope.

Definition

This standard covers companion dogs only. Legal rights of assistance dogs and service animals exist outside its scope.

Part of the Roch Dog Standard (RDFS-02) · Published by Roch Dog

Definition RDFRG-02 · Definition 19

Assistance and Service Dogs

This standard applies to dogs kept as domestic companions. It does not define, replace, or limit the legal rights of assistance dogs, service dogs, or emotional support animals under applicable law. Where a jurisdiction grants access rights to assistance or service dogs independently of a provider's pet policy, those rights exist outside the scope of this standard.

Roch Interpretation

RDFS-02 does not cover assistance dogs and service animals. Their rights are set by the law in the relevant jurisdiction and exist entirely independently of whether a property is Roch Dog certified or not.

Published by Roch Dog RDFRG-02 · Last updated 2026-05-18