Service Dogs

Recognised under Irish Law, a Service Dog/Animal is defined as a highly trained dog that has been specifically trained to assist a person with a disability.

For an animal to be recognised as a Service Dog it must be fully trained and registered with one of the following or an international equivalent:

• Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind
• Dogs For The Disabled (Cork)
• Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland
• My Canine Companion
• Canine Partners (UK)
• Dog A.I.D. (UK)
• Guide Dogs UK
• Hearing Dogs For Deaf People (UK)
• Medical Detection Dogs (UK)
• Support Dogs (UK)
• International Guide Dog Federation

Students must inform the Disability & Learning Support Service of their intention to attend college with their Service Dog/Animal and have it noted upon signing up to the Disability and Learning Support Service.

Campus Accommodation:

If a student requires their Service Dog/Animal to reside with them in Campus Accommodation, they must contact campus.accommodation@dcu.ie with as much advance notice as possible to discuss their options.

Emotional Support Dogs/Animals

Such dogs are not currently recognised under Irish Law, and as a result, are not allowed on University Campuses.