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There are four types of assistance dogs:
- Service Dogs assist adults with physical disabilities by performing practical daily taks
such as turning light switches on and off, opening and closing doors, pulling manual wheelchairs, and retrieving dropped items
- Skilled Companion Dogs assist children with disabilities and adults with severe disabilities
under the supervison of a facilitator - a parent, spouse, or caregiver who handles and cares for the dog. In addition
to providing assistance with physical tasks, Skilled Companions are equally valued for their ability to boost
confidence and alleviate feelings of isolation
- Hearing Dogs help people who are deaf or hand-of-hearing by alerting them to key sounds
such as a knock at the door, a smoke alarm, or someone addressing them by name
- Facility Dogs work alongside healthcare and educational professionals in settings such as
rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and special education classrooms. Their calm temperament and unconditional love make
them ideal of interacting with and motivating people of all ages
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