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Many people with a disability depend on a service or assistance dog to help them with their everyday lives. These dogs are trained to assist individuals who perhaps have visual or hearing impairments, seizures, PTSD, or mobility issues. They are trained to complete tasks that would be difficult or even impossible for the individual to do on their own. 

The breed and size of the dog will vary depending on a number of factors, including the size of the person they are assisting and the type of duties they will need to perform. If you're transporting a passenger with a registered service or assistance dog, the dog will need to travel with them. 

You should not and cannot refuse to allow the dog to travel in your vehicle. Service dogs are very well trained and they will be accustomed to accompanying their owner, being present while they enter and exit the vehicle. 

Be guided by the passenger as to whether or not they wish the dog to enter or exit the vehicle before or after they do. There are special seat belts available for dogs travelling in vehicles. Often, the short belt attaches to their harness and clips to the standard seat-belt fitting, whilst others fit the seat-belt strap. Both are very effective methods of ensuring that the dog can travel in safety and comfort.

In the words of a service user who has an assistance/service dog:

"If I had my assistants dog with me, I would want to make sure that she was perfectly safe, that she was secure in the back of the car, and that I could see her at all times. I would like to make sure that the driver could handle her, if necessary. I'd have to make sure that the dog got in first. I would like to see that she was securely attached at the back of the car and that she was quite safe and happy. Then, I would be quite happy to get in myself. 

I need Elsa with me wherever I go. She is my communication, my link with people that I meet, whether I know them or not. I need her to walk by beside me to give me confidence when I am out in strange places or even everyday places. I need her with me, just so that I feel that I am a normal person."