www.carolinacanines.org walkforthosewhocant.org (From the website) A service dog is a dog individually trained to perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. Service dogs perform a wide variety of tasks which enable individuals to experience increased independence and enhanced quality of life. Carolina Canines trains service dogs for people with functional limitations of mobility. There are 3 categories of Service Dogs that Carolina Canines for Service trains for. Service dogs trained through Carolina Canines for Service, Inc. are able to perform the following tasks for their partners: •Retrieve and carry objects. •Turn on lights and call attention to safety hazards. •Open doors and cabinets. •Provide a bridge back to society for the individual. •Provide balance and stability for an amputee or someone who has lost mobility. •Be a source of love and companionship. •Provide assistance dressing and undressing. •Help with household tasks like making the bed and laundry. •Pull their partner in a wheelchair and help load wheelchairs. •Provide physical support for transfers to and from a wheelchair. •Push elevator buttons and transfer money at the store. •Provide physical assistance to help an individual recover from a fall. •Help individuals with disabilities make the transition back to independence together. Carolina Canines for Service, Inc. acquires dogs for the program from a variety of sources. Purebred and mixed breed dogs are both utilized, with an …
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