How to Approach a Service Dog - Canine Companions for Independence
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Service dogs perform important tasks for people with disabilities. At canine companions. Service dogs work with Children, adults and veterans to meet a wide variety of needs, like retrieving items, pulling a wheelchair and alerting to sounds. There are different types of service dogs supporting people in many ways. Service dogs are legally allowed to go almost anywhere with their handler. This means you might see dogs out in your community remember that they have a job to do, but service dogs are great conversation starters and people who use them often welcome questions. However, there's some etiquette to keep in mind unless you have permission, avoid petting, avoid feeding, talking to or making noises at or making eye contact with a service dog. The handler may also ask that you not greet the dog due to their individual means don't be discouraged. You can still ask the handler about the dog and have a meaningful interaction. Feel free to ask the handler about their dog and what it is trained to do for them, but you should not ask about their disability. Service dogs make the world more accessible for people with disabilities. And you can help by remembering these guidelines, learn more about canine companions at canine dot org