What requirements apply to service dogs?
The same veterinary requirements that apply to pets (i.e., rabies shot, veterinary certificate, etc.) apply to guide dogs, including the Veterinary certificate and the Owner’s certificate. Since the general requirements are not particularly stringent and address only the most basic animal health concerns, they are not reduced for service animals. Spanish legislation grants service dogs free access to all public venues and transportation systems. Usually, the dog needs to be registered and licensed in Spain; however, since such a requirement would be burdensome for a short stay, the Spanish National Organization of the Blind (Organización Nacional de Ciegos de España, ONCE) recommends that the owner carry the dog’s official service animal license or similar document issued by the service school where it was trained. For more information on guide dogs for visually impaired people, please check ONCE’s website. For information on other assistance dogs, please check the website of the Spani
