Service DogsDeveloping a Special Dog

Service dogs are dogs with exceptional

abilities and training that serve as companions to people with

unique abilitiesDeveloping a Special Dog

What kind of services can dogs perform?• Guide dogs for the blind• Hearing dogs for the deaf or audibly impaired• Service dogs for the physically limited• Therapy dogs for hospital visits or PTSD victims• Reading companion dogs for children• Rescue dogs• Disaster relief helpers• U.S. airport service

What dog breeds are the best?

• Golden Retrievers• Labrador Retrievers• German Shepherds• Standard Poodles• Samoyeds• Bassett Hounds• Bernese Mountain Dogs• Newfoundlands

What kind of tasks can a service dog perform?• Answer the doorbell• Carry groceries, purses, or packages• Fetch a beverage from the refrigerator• Pick up items that have fallen• Bark for help

Where can I find out more?Contact your local animal shelter

Or contact your veterinarian