Posted On: 2024-08-03 11:31:07
It is said that the domestication of dogs took place between 20,000 and 40,000 years ago. Ever since then, dogs have been a loyal companion to humankind. We have heard heroic tales of dogs whether it be pet or stray. Recently, a stray dog saved a woman in Vasai, Maharashtra from harm, with the word harm being an understatement.
Dogs have been instrumental in various efforts. Guard dogs are repeatedly used to conduct police operations. During the 9/11 rescue efforts, more than 300 dogs were deployed in search and rescue efforts. Dogs are also important to the disabled.
To celebrate the role dogs play in the lives of disabled people, Assistance Dog Day is celebrated on the 4th of August every year. It is to reward the four-legged canines who have made the lives of disabled people easier.
Dogs are extremely helpful to blind people. They act as guides and help them to safely navigate the streets. They can be trained to help the person reach important places like offices or cafes with one single command.
Even deaf people can benefit from service dogs. The hearing capabilities of dogs are way more powerful than that of their human counterparts. They can be trained to alert humans to sounds like doorbells, smoke alarms, ringing telephones, or alarm clocks. They can also take the said person to the source of the sound.
Service dogs are good companions for the physically immobile. They can help with opening and closing doors, turning off the light, providing physical support with balance and stability, retrieving medication, as well as pulling wheelchairs. They can also look for help in case of serious injuries or seizures and detect allergies.
However, dogs not only help with physical difficulties but also mental as well. Dogs have proven to be great companions and can reduce loneliness, depression and anxiety. Dogs are non-judgmental, they accept us the way we are. Petting and hugging a dog usually produces a calming effect.
It can be difficult to get assistance dogs for yourself. To help with the procurement of a dog, we would like to link you to Shirin Merchant, who is an expert dog trainer. If you need money to train your dog for assistance purposes or want to adopt one, you can freely reach out to Filaantro for the necessary funds. Our team is available to help you out with any queries that you may have.
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AUTHOR: Adil Sayyad
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