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Help Seeing Eye dog owners practice social distancing

An illustration of a woman being guided by a German shepherd and a man standing apart from her. A line between them is labeled,

Now more than ever, it’s important to practice etiquette around Seeing Eye teams. We've creatd an infographic to spread the word, and we have updated our 5 tips to reflect today's new social norms. Please read through them and share with your friends and family. We appreciate your help in spreading the word!

  1. Guide dogs don’t understand social distancing. Please help keep a safe distance by staying 6 feet away.
  2. Please don’t let your pet near a guide dog, even if your pet is leashed. Even allowing your pet to visit or “say hi”, for just a moment can cause the guide dog to lose focus on the important job he has to do.
  3. It’s helpful to let a person who is blind know that you are nearby and tell them if you have a dog with you.
  4. Do not pet the guide dog, call the dog’s name, make eye contact, feed or talk to the dog. It’s always best to treat the dog as if he is not there.
  5. Do not shout directions, take the person by the arm or interrupt them, especially when they are crossing the street. Always ask the person if they need help first.


Photo description: An illustration of a woman being guided by a German shepherd and a man standing apart from her. A line between them is labeled, "6 feet" to illustrate the distance between them. Text reads: Guide dogs don't understand social distancing. Please help keep a safe distance." The Seeing Eye logo appears at the bottom of the image.