Celebrate
NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH
In September!
September is National Service Dog Month! Let’s celebrate the human-canine bond and learn about expertly trained service dogs and how they help their partners live with greater independence.
A service dog is more than a vest – learn how you can recognize a legitimate service dog and become an advocate for people with disabilities by sharing your knowledge with others. Help raise awareness and appreciation for service dogs, and the hard work they do to help their handlers.
What is a service dog?
In 1975 Canine Companions created the concept of “service dogs” to assist people with physical disabilities. They’re specially trained to perform tasks to help make life easier for people with disabilities.
What are the differences between a service dog, facility dog, therapy dog and an emotional support animal?
With so many types of working dogs, it can be hard to tell, but Canine Companions has you covered! Learn more now about the important differences between service dogs and other types of working dogs.
What is the best way to interact with a service dog in public?
It can be hard to resist interacting with a service dog – we know! But there are important reasons to respect a service dog team’s space. What isn’t hard is learning the right way to start a conversation with a service dog handler!
