Walker service dogs
balance their partners so they do not need a cane or a walker.
The service dog also must be trained to
help their partner off the floor if they should fall.
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Jean Levitt, President, AWCA and her partner,
Gentleman Cole, in the New York City MTA system. Cole is a walker dog,
among his other talents, and was certified by K9 Service Dogs of New Jersey
in 1992 before the Federal ADA laws made this unnecessary. Photo by Barry Levitt - used with permission
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A large breed of dog should be used for this type of work, such as:
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German Shepherd |
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Rottweiler |
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Golden Retriever |
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Labrador Retriever |
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Collie |
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Other large breeds have been
successfully trained for wheelchair service, |
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