Countries: 
Canada

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is the Animal Quarantine Authority for the entry of dogs to Canada.

For Canada you only need to read the Travel Rules for Assistance Dogs.

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A glacial fed lake of vivid turquoise with lone standing pines in the foreground. In the distance are ice capped mountains enveloping the lake and a blue sky with white clouds.

Surprising as this seems, an Assistance Dog is ‘exempted from all import requirements provided that:

  • it is accompanied by the person to whom the dog is assigned; and
  • documentation is presented to support that the animal is certified as a service animal by a recognized organization.’

TravelPaws still recommends that you travel with proof of your dog's up to date Rabies vaccination.

Contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Be prepared

  • Confirm any specific requirements with all Animal Quarantine Authorities before booking your trip. This includes both entering/leaving any country and all airline/cruise line requirements.

Travel Rules for Assistance Dogs

The links below detail concerns specific to Assistance Dogs. Visiting these links will open another website.

Bringing Assistance Dogs into Canada

The process for bringing a recognised Assistance Dog into Canada.

Please note that you will need to complete a short questionnaire at the link provided to bring up the import requirements relevant to you.

Miscellaneous Information

Extra information that is specific to the region or country.

Canadian Public Access Laws

Requirements and rights covering Assistance Dogs and their Handlers.

Pet Food Import Policy

Requirements for importing pet foods and related products into Canada.

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A close up of the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York City with background skies of patchy clouds.