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Never Distract a Service Dog

August 7, 2015 by Mary Telesz

Paw-Pals-Service-DogsService dogs are amazing animals that are highly trained to help and assist a disabled person. There are several different types of service dogs that are trained to do specific tasks or to alert their handler to certain warning behaviors. First let’s look at the different jobs service dogs perform:

GUIDE DOGS: These dogs are meant to be the eyes of their handler. They guide them through day to day movement and are responsible for getting their handler from one place to another free from harm.


Paw-Pals-Mobility-AssistancePSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOGS:
The main job for this service dog is to break the cycles of trauma. They work with handlers that suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), and other psychiatric disabilities. The service dogs’ duty is to monitor the handler, interrupt panic attacks, get medicine and get help.

MEDICAL ALERT DOGS: This is truly amazing! These service dogs are trained to notice the symptoms that their handler has leading up to a medical condition like seizures or blood sugar changes.

MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DOGS: These service dogs are used primarily for stability purposes when their handler is walking. These service dogs also retrieve dropped items and guide their handler in day to day activities.

All of the jobs that service dogs are trained to do are serious. These dogs hold the life of their handlers in their paws and cannot afford to be distracted by other humans.
Paw-Pals-Do-not-pet-338x600We know dogs are cute and cuddly and we want to interact with them, but when it comes to service dogs you simply can’t. Service dogs should not be distracted in any way; this includes petting the dog, talking to the dog, saying the dogs’ name (generally embroidered on a service dog’s vest), making any eye contact or motions that deliberately take the dog’s attention away from their handler. Point blank: a service dog will do their job better if you pretend they are not there. Respect the job these animals are doing to keep their handler safe. It is our duty as pet lovers to recognize that these dogs serve a purpose, and that purpose is not to entertain a bystander. Spread the word and raise awareness about service dogs. #internationalassistancedogweek

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14001-C Saint Germain Drive #213
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Centreville – 20120, 20121
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Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
22:45 03 Oct 20
I wasn't sure about hiring a new doggie walker service... after all they are our kiddos... my babies were in great hands and I felt relaxed having them in their care. Thank you for everything!
Phillip Evans
Phillip Evans
14:38 11 Jul 20
When we adopted our new dog in January, Paw Pals agreed to walk her and give her some outside time so she wasn't in the crate all day. She loved her dog walker and you could see her excitement every time the walker showed up. We moved out of the area but would recommend Paw Pals to anyone needing someone to care for their pets.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell
15:01 17 May 20
Paw Pals is fantastic! I have had a great experience with Mary! Compassionate, professional, responsive, and prompt! Thank you!
Kristin Conrad
Kristin Conrad
16:00 16 Nov 19
We are so grateful we found Mary and her team at Paw Pals. They are exceptionally responsive, amazingly organized and detail-oriented.We have such peace of mind when we travel knowing our home and pets are so well cared for. Paw Pals is the best pet sitting service we’ve used, and we’re so happy we found them.
Dr Tammy Cashion
Dr Tammy Cashion
21:11 12 Mar 19
We have used Paw pals pet sitting on multiple occasions for our bunnies while we are away. Many pet sitters are not interested in small pets however; Mary and her team, are amazing and we trust her implicitly! We are very happy with the outstanding service we have received from her team including texts and photos of our pets when we are out of town. They always go the extra mile and we highly recommend them!
Cindy Welgoss
Cindy Welgoss
13:12 27 Nov 20
We have been using Paw Pals for several years, and through a variety of pets that we have loved. Mary and her team have always been *exceptional* in every way. They are professional, courteous, and truly love our fur family! Mary herself is an organized and stellar administrator of her pet care business, keeping detailed records of our pet’s needs, scheduled pet visits, payments, and balance due easy to keep track of as the pet owner. The pet caretaking team is reliable and trustworthy. When our dogs see any of their Paw Pal friends, they get SO excited to see them! Follow up comments are left via text to keep the pet owner informed of the visit and how the pets are faring. Paw Pals has allowed our family the peace of mind to leave our pets at home, for work, weekend getaways and longer times away when necessary, where they are the most comfortable and familiar. We are grateful to Mary and her team for giving us the ability to enjoy pet ownership without feeling tied down. The responsibility of having pets comes with the need to keep them safe and comfortable at all times, and Mary and her team affords us this when our family has to be away.
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