What is the pet culture like in Sweden? I’m from the US and pet culture is huge here, most people think of their dogs/cats as family and dogs are allowed in a lot of public places and even at most restaurants in some cities. Is that the same or similar in Sweden?

What about service animals? I’m not planning on moving for probably another 10 years or so (I want to get my Masters first) but I’ll need a service dog for the rest of my life. I know some countries don’t have the same laws surrounding assistance animals so I’m curious how that would work there?

Tack!

Edit: I’ve gotten a bit of downvoting so I just want to add this: I am asking all these questions in the comments genuinely because I want to learn. Asking questions isn’t me trying to argue or insinuate that the way it’s done in Sweden is wrong at all. Cultural differences can be hard when it’s something people have strong feelings about but I really am trying to understand and learn without judgement or opinion.