Hello world! My name is Mary, and my dog is my best friend. His name is Bandit, and he's a spunky little rescue. He hates to be left alone, and I'll admit that he once broke through a screen, walked several miles to where I was, and sat outside the cafe waiting for me. Since I work from home and don't go out often, I spend a lot of time with him. However, in most cases, owners would need to crate train their dogs in those situations. Anyway, wherever you are in your relationship with your dog, I hope you find what you need in this blog. It's going to be a mixture of fun tips, ideas, and facts. Enjoy!
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Picking The Best Service Dog Vest
Amber Knight
Service dogs are extremely important to society, and usually play a vital role in high stress situations. Whether the service dog is for police, medical, or even personal use, a service dog can make a tremendous difference. One important thing to remember about service dogs is they need to be recognized by the public or others will distract the dog. The best way to mark the service dog is to have the dog wear a service vest. This will mark the dog as a service dog, but it will also give the handler total control over the dog. Here are a few things to keep in mind when picking a service dog vest that provides recognition and utility.
Comfort
One of the most important aspects of a service dog vest is the comfort of the dog. Now, dogs are very tough and incredible animals so they will not tell you if it is comfortable. However, dogs are also very smart and will give you hints that the vest is uncomfortable. Watch for the dog to pull at the different straps and try to get the vest off. Also be sure to watch how the dog is able to move in the vest. A good vest should not hinder the dogs range of motion. Each dog is different so pick a vest that allows for maximum comfort. Look for vests that are made with high quality nylon and foam padding.
Storage Space
One of the most important parts of a service dog vest is the capacity to carry, or storage space. If you are using a service dog for mental health purposes find a service dog vest that has lots of storage space. These dogs are able to help you pack groceries into the home, or even keep your medicine in a safe spot. For military or medical help dogs they store emergency goods. A service dog vest is able to keep what is most important right near you at all times.
Clearly Marked Service Dog
The last thing that you want when you are handling a service dog is another person to come up and distract the dog. In order to ensure this does not happen, find a service dog vest that clearly marks your dog as a service dog. It is widely known and accepted that interacting with a service dog is a big mistake. If someone does approach the dog, to not be afraid to stop.
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