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Why is it importand for a sighted person not to touch a guide dog while its working?
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∙ 12y ago
If you talk to or pet a working dog it will distract them. They've got enough work to do without worrying about avoiding the hands of well meaning strangers. Even when it looks like they are relaxing at their handlers feet, they are still very watchful and alert. Their handler may be depending on them for their lives.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No matter how cute a dog may appear to be, people need to exercise restraint when it comes to petting someone else's dog. Even if the dog is not a service animal you should ask permission from the owner/handler before touching it. Every dog, like humans, has a different personality. You could get more than you bargained for from the "cute little puppy." A dog may interpret a hand moving toward it as an act of aggression and will react accordingly. You cant pet it while it is working because it cant be distracted, but you can pet it when it isn't working. Most folks who have service animals are very happy to share about how their service animal has impacted their lives. But, you should always ask if you are allowed to say "Hi". You should never touch a service animal without asking the handler first, even when it is not working.
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