Assistance dogs are specially trained canines that assist individuals with disabilities in performing tasks they may have difficulty doing on their own. These dogs receive extensive training to perform specific functions, such as guiding people who are visually impaired or blind, alerting those with hearing impairments to sounds like alarms or doorbells, providing support for individuals with mobility issues, and calming anxiety in those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or autism spectrum disorders. Assistance dogs are not pets; they are working animals that provide essential assistance to their handlers, improving their quality of life and independence.