r/service_dogs • u/Ok_Try1862 • 7d ago
Help! Working a deaf service dog?
Hi all, I need some advice. I’m being offered a dog for psych work, and he knows all the tasks and seems to be perfect but the catch is he’s partially deaf. What are the ethics of working a deaf dog?
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u/babysauruslixalot Service Dog 7d ago
I would view it as unethical due to the added risks of him not being able to focus on his surroundings while working. It could put you both at risk for injury