Service dogs that are trained to assist the individual needs of a person with a disability can provide the amount of physical and/or psychological support necessary to help that person lead a more functional and independent life. The National Service Dog Center (NSDC), a web-based Delta Society program, provides information and resources for people with disabilities who are considering getting a service dog or who are currently partnered with a service dog. The NSDC also provides resources for people with disabilities who have access problems entering the workplace and other public places with their service dogs. If you've got a question about service dogs, more than likely, you'll find the answer here. The answers to the most frequently asked questions received by the National Service Dog Center. Definitions and descriptions of service dogs and related terms. The types of tasks service dogs can perform, some diagnoses for which service dogs may be appropriate, and the health benefits of service dogs. A formal, comprehensive training curriculum for people who want to learn how to train service dogs for people with disabilities.
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