Service dogs and their handlers have a responsibility each time they go into a public place. The teams should be relaxed and present a positive image of service dogs. Assistance Dogs International has established standards for service dog behavior in the Public Access Test including, but not limited to:
- Controlled loading into and unloading out of a vehicle
- Controlled approach to a building
- Controlled entry and exit through a doorway
- Heeling through a building
- Six-foot recall on lead
- Sit on command in various situations
- Down on command in various situations
- Control in a restaurant
- Control when the leash is dropped
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