Tag: dog
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Fake Service Dogs Are A Problem For Real Service Dogs
By now, most of us have seen a fake service dog. The animal wears some sort of vest or harness that makes it look official. However, the dog clearly isn’t well trained as it doesn’t respond to commands promptly, if at all. It lunges at other animals, snaps or barks, and is generally disruptive. When…
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Trusting Your Life To A Dog
For a person with a visual impairment, getting around outside their home can be challenging. Curbs, stairs, streets without sidewalks, and intersections with heavy traffic are just a few things that can be hazardous to navigate. Specialized training that teaches the use of a white cane and the skills needed to travel safely to a…
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A Guide Dog’s Journey
As you walk along a sidewalk in downtown Missoula, you notice a pedestrian coming towards you. Their head is up, and they move confidently along the congested sidewalk. They grasp a U-shaped handle in their left hand which is attached to the harness of their guide dog. As you watch, the dog deftly maneuvers the…
National Federation of the Blind of Missoula, Montana 