Rules when encountering a service dog

Rules when encountering a service dog

One of the most important things a service dog needs to learn is to pay attention to their handler. A seizure can happen at any time, and therefore the dog must be alert to the handler’s needs at all times.

Please don’t distract a service dog. Distracting the dog could be quite dangerous for the handler. If the dog misses a cue, Amanda could be injured by a seizure that the dog did not intervene for.

Do not pet or talk to the dog. Most dogs will be happy to accept your attention, but should not as it interrupts their job. Do feel free to talk to the handler if you have any questions, but understand that if the conversation is taking the dog’s attention away from Amanda, she may need to cut it short and move on. Safety is the priority.

Some service dogs, for example service dogs trained for people living with autism, are meant to encourage socialization and can interact with the public—Amanda’s seizure response dogs should not.

It is crucial that Amanda’s service dog not be distracted from picking up a signal that might indicate a seizure is pending. Many well-meaning people find it hard to stop themselves from petting such a beautiful dog, but it’s important to remember that the dog is working.

Don’t worry, the dogs get playtime too, but only with Amanda. She must be the dog's focus at all times.

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Amanda and Kira, bonding.

Eyes on the handler.

 

Kramer attentively watching Amanda.

Seizures can happen whenever and wherever.  The dog must always be ready.