Traveling to Europe is always exciting and an adventure. If you have a Service Dog, visiting Europe can be so much more satisfying—you have the help from your Service Dog for the tasks that they provide. We have experience traveling to many European countries over many trips. We have navigated the pitfalls and enjoyed the pleasures of traveling with a Service Dog. Being able to tap into resources with extensive experience makes all the difference.
We have heard of many people that travel to Europe and do not take their Service Dog with them for fear they will have too many problems in foreign countries. This leaves them with no assistance for travel—often this makes the difference between worrying about whether you can manage alone (or with your travel companions) vs. getting the support you need and are used to having. You don’t have to be among those people. By getting enough timely information and preparing for the trip, you, too, can enjoy traveling with your Service Dog.
Service Dogs in Europe are not common. There is a complex documentation process to get a Service Dog in Europe and travel with them. So you, with your Service Dog from the US will stand out. Being prepared and doing your homework will make all the difference between traveling as easily as possible vs. being challenged at every opportunity and denied entry into various venues or even countries.
There are 5 main aspects of having a great time on your trip with your Service Dog:
Details on these aspects can be found here: