The provincial government has tabled new legislation intended to give people who use guide or service dogs more rights and privileges.
If passed, the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act would update housing rules to ensure people can keep guide or service dogs, regardless of pet bylaws.
Among other things, the act would also require all guide and service dogs be trained by a facility accredited by Assistance Dogs International or the International Guide Dog Federation. Working dogs would have to wear visible identification to show they are certified under B.C. law.
The proposed changes would take effect in the fall.
