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For More InformationMedia Alert for Immediate ReleaseAlpine Publications, Inc.August 1, China Machine Room Less Passenger Elevator Company160;protected]FINALLY THE WORKING DOG HAS HIS DAYWorking Like Dogs is proud to announce the first National Assistance Dog Day on August 9, 2007, in recognition of all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability-related limitations. Assistance Dogs transform the lives of their human partners with debilitating physical and mental disabilities by serving as their companion, helper, aide, best friend and close member of their family. Assistance Dogs can be from a variety of breeds including, but not limited to: Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Standard Poodles, as well as shelter dogs. These specially trained dogs perform many tasks for their partners with disabilities and are classified in the following ways: Guide Dogs “ Assist people with vision loss, leading these individuals around physical obstacles and to destinations such as seating, crossing streets, entering or exiting doorways, elevators and stairways. Service Dogs “ Assist people with disabilities with walking, balance, dressing, transferring from place to place, retrieving and carrying items, opening doors and drawers, pushing buttons, pulling wheelchairs and aiding with household choirs, such as putting in and removing clothes from the washer and dryer.Hearing Alert Dogs “ Alert people with a hearing loss to the presence of specific sounds such as doorbells, telephones, crying babies, sirens, another person, buzzing timers or sensors, knocks at the door or smoke, fire and clock alarms.Seizure Alert/Seizure Response Dogs “ Alert or respond to medical conditions, such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, epilepsy, panic attack, anxiety attack, post-traumatic stress and seizures. Medical Alert/Medical Response Dogs “ Alert to oncoming medical conditions, such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, epilepsy, panic attack, anxiety attack, and posttraumatic stress disorder.All of these types of assistance dogs are dedicated # to their humans, who rely on them to achieve their daily function. Please celebrate the selfless love and devotion these dogs so humbly provide by participating in National Assistance Dog Day.National Assistance Dog Day was established due to the efforts of Marcie Davis, a paraplegic for over 35 years and CEO of Davis Innovations, a consulting firm based in Santa Fe, NM. Davis is the author of Working Like Dogs: The Service Dog Guidebook, a resource book that captures personal stories, checklists and practical tips to provide the reader with an A-Z guide about service dogs. She founded Working Like Dogs, to honor assistance dogs around the world. Visit to learn more.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:Marcie Davis, Working Like Dogs505-424-6631 (office) or [email protected]