[Quiz] Dogs Make a Difference: How They Help People in Different Ways

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These three types of dogs excel at the role of guide dog because of their high levels of intelligence, obedience, stamina, and friendliness.

Discipline doesn't solve anything; it makes things worse. The best method of treatment combines the use of antianxiety medication with educating the dog to cope on its own.

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The mobility assist dog pulls a wheelchair, carries items in a backpack, picks up dropped items, opens or closes doors, helps the handler dress or undress, activates light switches, or seeks assistance.

Discipline doesn't solve anything; it makes things worse. The best method of treatment combines the use of antianxiety medication with educating the dog to cope on its own.

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Having a service dog can greatly improve the quality of life for people who rely on them. Owners of therapy dogs take them on trips to facilities and other locations where they can be of service. Laws requiring access for assistance dogs, who must be with their owners at all times, do not apply to canines that do not require constant human supervision.

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This skill is particularly useful at crosswalks, when the handler and dog must coordinate their movements to avoid accidents.

Discipline doesn't solve anything; it makes things worse. The best method of treatment combines the use of antianxiety medication with educating the dog to cope on its own.

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The mobility assist dog pulls a wheelchair, carries items in a backpack, picks up dropped items, opens or closes doors, helps the handler dress or undress, activates light switches, or seeks assistance.

Discipline doesn't solve anything; it makes things worse. The best method of treatment combines the use of antianxiety medication with educating the dog to cope on its own.

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When the dog's attention is diverted by the handler, as example by petting or chatting to it, it becomes more difficult for the latter to move safely. The best thing you can do for a guide dog is to leave it alone so it can pay attention and stay focused on its job.

Discipline doesn't solve anything; it makes things worse. The best method of treatment combines the use of antianxiety medication with educating the dog to cope on its own.

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Because they are more agile, monkeys have been tested for this role. However, they cannot be trained as consistently and are quite costly, making dogs a more sensible option.

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A "respond dog" is another name for this kind of dog. When the dog 'dials' 911 and hears a human voice on the other end, it barks. The disabled individual would have programmed the device such that a dog's bark would trigger an alarm and dispatch help.

Discipline doesn't solve anything; it makes things worse. The best method of treatment combines the use of antianxiety medication with educating the dog to cope on its own.

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The dog keeps returning to the source of the noise, and eventually his human companion does as well. These canines will alert you to the sound of the doorbell, the phone, the smoke alarm, the baby crying, the microwave beeping, or the tea kettle whistling.

Discipline doesn't solve anything; it makes things worse. The best method of treatment combines the use of antianxiety medication with educating the dog to cope on its own.

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Under the federal American Disabilities Act, a service dog is any dog that aids his owner in doing tasks made difficult by the individual's disability. It is not necessary to provide proof of certification to use a service dog, however many groups who train dogs for this purpose do provide their handlers with identification tags for the animals.