What is a service dog?
A service dog or rehabilitation dog is a specifically trained companion, who helps physically
challenged people to do things in their everyday lives that they are not able to do on their own because of
lacking in mobility or strength. A service dog ensures more independence and emotional support.
He helps to make everyday life easier in many ways - and is a true friend for life!
How can a service dog help?
- picks up things that have dropped
- helps to take off socks and shoes
- brings and picks up crutch(es)
- pulls the wheelchair
- opens and closes doors and drawers
- presses the light switch
- carries things in a special bag
- fetches the telephone in case of emergency
- takes things to the rubbish bin
- presses the alarm button
- helps to load and unload the washing-machine
- fetches mail from a letter tray
- and lots,lots more ...