Assistance Task Training for Service Dogs
The Service dog must be able to do 3 or more of the following tasks
Pick up dropped items
Open Doors/Refrigerators
Create Safe Space in Crowds
Retrieve Medical Bag,
Brace for Mobility Support
Patrol the Perimeter
Get Help for Fall Risk/Passing Out
Deep Pressure Therapy (Hugs)
Wake up Handler from Night Terror (PTSD)
Wake up Handler when they stop breathing
Find the Exit
Find the Bathroom
& Many MORE!
Guide the Blind, Alert the Hearing Impaired, Medical Alert, Alert to Food Allergen
Many dog’s will develop a “Natural” Alert as a deep bond grows with their human