Bremen SPD advocates for improved assistance dog certification

In Bremen, the SPD parliamentary group is advocating for improved procedures regarding the recognition and certification of assistance dogs. While a legal right to be accompanied by assistance dogs has existed since 2021, and federal standards were established in 2023, practical implementation gaps remain. Specifically, the technical body responsible for approving training facilities has not yet been established, which limits the ability to conduct regular examinations and certifications.

SPD spokesperson for animal welfare Holger Welt emphasized the need for rapid solutions to ensure legal certainty for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses who rely on these animals for mobility, safety, and independence.