I always thought assistance dogs were for blind or hearing impaired people. It turns out I was wrong.

Service dogs can be trained to find or retrieve objects that are out of reach, pull a manual wheelchairs, open doors and turn on lights, obtain help, assist with dressing or undressing, push buttons, open and close doors, and many other everyday tasks that may be difficult for a person with a disability. This is what we usually associate service dogs with.

However, service dogs can be specially trained seizure response dogs, and there are dogs trained to offer a person counter balance when ambulating. Furthermore, specially trained Service Dogs have been paired with children with autism and were proven to be effective in therapy. Autism Service Dogs are selected specifically for their stability, calmness and steady reaction to loud noises and constant motion.

For this reason, people really do to great lengths to make sure their service dogs are equipped with a good Service Dog Vest. Ruff Wear is a great brand to choose from. Service vests serve as a harness that attaches nicely to your leash or lead. It helps to keep the dog in check so you can control him without him feeling restrained.

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