11/09/2026
The basics of what to expect when taking your Assistance Dog to a concert! 🎵🦮
> Usually sat in wheelchair bays to be looked after by the arena’s disability team, be further from speakers and have more space to lay down.🐾
> It is highly recommended to have doggy ear protection - their hearing is much more sensitive than ours and needs to be protected! (But remember to teach some basic commands via hand signals as they won’t be able to hear your cues!)🫶🏼
> Most venues offer a completely free Assistance Dog sitting service if you don’t need your Assistance Dog with you during the show. Some handlers may need their Assistance Dog with them for the full duration if the dog may need to task throughout☝🏻
> Most importantly, you must listen to your dog and see how they’re coping! Whilst it is important to have fun, some situations are really hard to prepare for regardless of the amount of training you do - and that is okay! When this happens, listen to your dog and put their welfare first. Be prepared to leave early or seat your dog with staff outside the arena if they show signs of distress ⭐️
If your dog is seated with staff we recommend bringing along spare water bowl, a list of basic commands they may need to know, p**p bags, some yummy snacks and a chew! You can visit them at any point should you need them to perform a task or just to check on them🤍
If you are ever unsure, contact the venue’s accessibility team to see how you can best prepare for your upcoming concert 🎶 ❤️
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