Articles tagged with 'Working animals'
What is an assistance animal?
There are many situations where animals provide assistance to people living with a disability. Dogs are the most common assistance animals and those who have been trained by an organisation are often identified by wearing a jacket, a harness, or a brightly-coloured collar and lead.
What are the potential animal welfare issues associated with assistance animals?
The benefits of assistance animals to people are widely discussed but the impact of the work on the animals must also be considered.