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@rutgersods.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 4:15 PM

🐾 Celebrate #NationalServiceDogMonth! Learn how to respectfully support working service and guide dog teams on campus and beyond. 🐕 Swipe for tips.

#AccessibilityMatters #ServiceDogEtiquette

A red background graphic featuring an illustration of a golden retriever sitting attentively and wearing a service harness with a white cross. Below the dog, a white banner reads "SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH." At the bottom is the Rutgers–New Brunswick Office of Disability Services logo.An infographic titled "Etiquette for Guide and Service Dogs" over a red background with the Rutgers Disability Services logo in the bottom right. The text emphasizes that service dogs are not pets while working and outlines three key rules:
Do not pet, talk to, feed, or distract a working dog in harness.
Speak to the handler, not the dog, and always ask permission before petting.
Do not give commands to the dog; the handler is in charge.The second slide of the etiquette guide listing four additional etiquette rules:
Give guide and service dog teams the right of way.
Never grab the handler or harness; offer help only if requested.
Ask the handler where to walk when accompanying a team to avoid distraction.
Respect the dog's training; do not offer food, tease, or disturb the dog.The final slide of the etiquette guide detailing two remaining tips:
Keep personal pets under control so they do not challenge or distract working dogs.
Be patient and supportive, recognizing that handler-dog partnerships take time, trust, and practice.
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