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There are many people with disabilities who have guide dogs to help them navigate the world. These service animals allow people who are blind or deaf be independent, to make their way from home to work and wherever else they need to go. Instead of relying on friends and family to help them, they choose an animal companion. Certain breeds of dogs make excellent working dogs, such as Labrador and golden retrievers. They are intelligent, calm, and eager to please their owners, and many seem happier when they have a job to do. As such, they are successful at helping their humans with everyday tasks, from going to the store to finding a ringing telephone and bringing it to the human. They ensure the safety of their handler when they are going places; guide dogs alert their people to dangers they can not see or hear, as the case may be. They might warn their person of a car approaching, a hazard in their way, or people shouting nearby. However, there is some extra work and mild problems that come with having a guide dog. Obviously, those who dislike animals should not have them as companions. Animals require daily care, like feeding and walking. There are additional expenses like food, collars and harnesses, grooming, and vet bills. And as dogs do not live as long as people, it can be emotionally difficult when a dog passes away, especially a service dog who has helped a person remain independent. Still, these issues are minor compared to the benefits of having a guide dog.
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