Thursday, October 21, 2010

Service Dogs

When we call our beloved dogs “man’s best friend”, the term tends to mean more to certain people. Those who suffer from illnesses or disabilities relying on our four-legged friends for help more and more these days. Not only do they provide love and support, but they are also known as “service dogs.”

According to the Codes of Federal Regulation for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, a service dog is defined as “any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit.” Disabilities
normally include:

• Impaired vision
• Impaired hearing

The dog alerts the individual when they hear intruders or sounds, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, or fetching dropped items.
These types of dogs are usually good tempered, healthy, and easily taught. Most service dogs are bred and trained by service dog organizations, while others are donated by private breeders or animal shelters.

Public access rights of owners of service dogs tend to vary within countries and regions. In the U.S., all service dogs are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This act gives the owner the right to be accompanied by their service animal anywhere the general public is allowed.

The typical working life of a service dog is approximately eight years. When their gear is removed, the animal is allowed to play, lounge, and enjoy themselves.
Learn more about different types of service dogs, how they can help people and the law that protects them at www.usservicedogregistry.org

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