HOW DO THEY AFFECT SOCIAL LIFE?
Hearing Dogs are wonderful icebreakers in public situations. They are beautiful, friendly, and very well behaved. People will smile, approach, and speak to someone accompanied by such a dog. The owner is complimented on their dog and it becomes a source of pride, as well as independence. Human to human contact, even though brief, is established. Good, positive feelings are experienced with the help of a dog. For someone living alone the dog is something to care for and care about, giving life a new meaning and purpose.
In addition to their physical assistance these dogs fulfill another purpose. The image of a person in a wheelchair is changed, enhanced by the presence of a dog. Service Dogs are wonderful icebreakers in public situations. They are beautiful, friendly, and very well behaved. People will smile, approach, and speak to someone accompanied by such a dog. The owner is complimented on their dog and it becomes a source of pride, as well as independence. Human to human contact, even though brief, is established. Good, positive feelings are experienced with the help of a dog.
