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

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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.
September 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM