Service Dogs For The Blind

search and rescue dogs to help find lost people?

But of course they do, poor things on leashes all the time. Thats animal cruelty no matter how you look at it!

2008-02-14 06:15:47 by Common Sense

Guide Dogs for the Blind is a nonprofit organization that provides highly trained service dogs to blind individuals. www.youtube.com www.guidedogs ...

I just looked out my window, and saw a seeing eye dog going poop. His blind master, of course, didn't pick it up. (How could she even see the poop to pick it up?) Nothing bad about that, but-- my question is this:

If you see a blind or disabled person with their service dog, and the dog goes poop somewhere, do you pick it up for them? Or do you just leave it?

I seriously doubt it was a true Seeing Eye dog. While there are many programs that train dogs to guide the blind, only dogs that graduate from the Seeing Eye in Morristown, NJ are properly called Seeing Eye dogs.

The Seeing Eye is very particular in their handler training that the handler is 100% responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. You don't have to see poop to pick it up. You know which end of the dog is which, and the dog only toilets on command so you know the when and where of poopology. A hand is inserted in a plastic poop bag like a glove and then the scooper feels around for the warm squooshy stuff, grasps it, and turns the bag inside out. It's exactly the same for a sighted person who walks their dog at night and must scoop in the dark.

If I saw someone let their dog poop and not pick it up, regardless of whether they were blind, I'd point out that their dog just pooped and hand them a poop bag. If someone could not scoop because of their disability, say they couldn't reach it from their wheel chair, and they asked for help I would give it without hesitation. Otherwise they get the glare of contempt for not scooping.

2008-09-28 10:01:57 by Kristin B ©

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I just looked out my window, and saw a seeing eye dog going poop. His blind master, of course, didn't pick it up. (How could she even see the poop to pick it up?) Nothing bad about that, but-- my question is this:

If you see a blind or disabled person with their service dog, and the dog goes poop somewhere, do you pick it up for them? Or do you just leave it?
I wasn't aware that they are trained to pick it up!

It's pretty common practice around here to not pick up dog poop, I see it everywhere, she wasn't the only one.

This one person was being lazy! And inconsiderate. Every person who has a seeing eye dog is trained how to pick up their dogs poop!

I volunteered at Fidelco and I know that they are trained to do this.

No I would not pick up the poop either.

2008-09-28 10:58:29 by Kristin B ©

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I have a small trained service dog.The city police chief says that only dogs for the blind and deaf are allowed in public places.I have papers from my doctor stating that I must have my dog with me at all times.IS THE POLICE CHIEF RIGHT THAT ONLY DOGS FOR THE BLIND OR DEAF CAN BE IN PUBLIC PLACES.??My dog wears a service dog vest while in public.

I work in the service industry and let me tell you that all service dogs of all kinds must be allowed into public areas. But they must be wearing their vest and you must have not only the doctors orders but also the service dogs certification. If the chief of police tries to give you a hard time then just kindly leave and contact an attorney and check on a lawsuit for violation of the rights of the handicaped. It may not go anywhere but atleast you will send a wake up call to the chief. Good luck.

2006-07-28 20:46:55 by apapillondog

I am not referring to Petco type stores. I'm talking about clothing stores resturants etc... These are the little dogs you carry etc. I thought animals weren't allowed in stores unless they were service dogs for the blind and what not. I love animals I just think they have a place - at home.

I agree. I think that most people just dont see them, so they are overlooked. But unless specified animals are not usually allowed into these public places. There are plenty of people out there that think their dog should be allowed anywhere they go...from a training perspective..these 'pocket book dogs' generally lack self confidence...from a flight perspective...these owners are some of the most difficult to deal with. I love dogs and I train them but everyone has to follow the rules. I think that these owners fail to understand that animals that are trained for service work are just that...TRAINED. This does not entitle them on the other hand. Those dogs and even small horses, have gone through extensive socialization and obedience work..they are reliable in a public place. In addition, the Disabilites Act entitles people with a disablity to have the same rights as any of us, but for many of them the only way to get around would be with a service animal. If store owners did allow dogs in the place of business they would have to allow ALL pet dogs no matter what the size or the level of training or lack thereof. Even if your own dog is well behaved, could you imagine trying to eat a nice dinner or having a nice afternoon shopping only to have someone else's unreliable and untrained animal jumping all over or even worse nip at you....As a trainer...reward based of course...my reaction would be not a good one.

2006-09-15 18:21:25 by mb