Service Dogs

Service Dogs

Guardian Angels- Service dogs do more than just guide the blind, I’m sure a large part of the population thinks that’s all they are meant for. Keep in mind that therapy dogs are not the same as service dogs. Service dogs have many other jobs and go through extensive training to be apart of this amazing job. Since 2010, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs has been rescuing, raising, training and then donating individually trained medical service dogs to veterans and others struggling with a myriad of disabilities.

Guardian Angels dogs are trained to do various jobs as medical service dogs such as:

• Alerting for help
• Alerting prior to a seizure
• Diabetic alert
• Open/close doors, drawers and refrigerators
• Pick up dropped items
• Assist with balance issues
• Mitigate the challenges of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) including:
• Shielding
• Grounding from anxiety/panic attacks and flashbacks
• Waking from nightmares
• Assist those with autism and so much more

I’m sure you have seen videos of these animals helping their owners while having a seizure or help them cope after suffering from one. It’s amazing to watch them in action. These service dogs are allowed to go anywhere that the general public goes, by law. This can include restaurants, hotels, taxis, sports facilities, and so one. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that businesses allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals onto business premises in whatever areas customers are allowed. If questioned, tell them that your dog is a service dog. Also, by law, a business is not allowed to ask what your disability is. They are also allowed to travel on any public transit with their owner. It’s safe to say these hard working animals give some hope of normalcy, self-confidence, and independence to those who are vulnerable to a disability or illness. This support system saves lives in so many ways.

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These dogs serve their owners with love, skill, and dedication to save their lives. It’s a service that should continue and be embraced by the public without any scrutiny. At Diamonds in the Ruff, we understand the importance of what these dogs do. And if your angle is in need of pet grooming in Abilene, come by or visit us at www.diamondsintheruffpetboarding.com and treat them to the best that we have to offer.