Wheel chair service dogs are often trained to:
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Pull your wheel chair if necessary |
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Pick up and carry items |
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Open and close doors |
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Turn lights on and off |
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Lie down next to you and help lift you off the ground if you fall |
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Help you with overall mobility |
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Katie and her partner, Hunter, at the Van Saun Park Zoo in Paramus, New Jersey. Click on picture to zoom in. Photo used with permission from Katie's parents
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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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