Assisting Handlers following Attacks on Dog Guides: Implications for Dog Guide Teams

Attacks by dogs on dog guides are traumatic for dog guide teams. One variable that affects a team's recovery is how handlers cope with emotional responses to the attack. This article presents a three-stage model for assisting handlers that is useful for handlers and dog guide instructors.

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Published in:Journal of visual impairment & blindness 2011-10, Vol.105 (10), p.601-611
Main Authors: Godley, Cheryl A., Gillard, Marc A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aggression
Animal attacks
Animal control
Animals
Behavior
Blindness
Communication (Thought Transfer)
Coping
Dogs
Emotional Response
Feedback (Response)
Guide dogs
Injuries
Law Enforcement
Mental health
Pets
Psychological Patterns
Self Advocacy
Stress Management
Teachers
Training
Travel Training
Visually Impaired Mobility
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Summary:Attacks by dogs on dog guides are traumatic for dog guide teams. One variable that affects a team's recovery is how handlers cope with emotional responses to the attack. This article presents a three-stage model for assisting handlers that is useful for handlers and dog guide instructors.
ISSN:0145-482X
1559-1476
DOI:10.1177/0145482X1110501007