Sentences with phrase «assistant dogs in our communities»
In August Assistance Dogs Internationalhas identified their goals to recognize and honor assistance dogs; raise awareness and educate the public about assistance dogs; honor puppy raisers and trainers; and recognize heroic deeds performed by assistant dogs in our communities.
After completion of a four year pilot project in the 1970s with a variety of dog breeds and the deaf community, it was confirmed dogs do make excellent companions and assistants for people with hearing loss.