Service Dog Responds to Seizure

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Victoria-area shopping mall incident shows why service dogs need to be left alone: trainer

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A dog trainer says a recent incident is a reminder that working service and guide dogs should not be petted, played with or even praised because it can interfere with the job they’re trained to do.

A trainer from VI K9 was working with a golden retriever trained in medical alerts and a new client who often suffers from seizures at the mall.

A member of the public decided to engage with the dog, which is exactly what the public should not do, he said.

When approaching a guide dog handler, introduce yourself and always speak directly to the handler, not the dog.

If you encounter someone not following guide dog etiquette, remind them not to distract the guide dog.

Educate and advocate.

Help champion equal access for guide dog teams.

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