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A service dog can help wheelchair users by pulling the wheelchair
Description
The user taught her service dog to help when the wheelchair goes uphill. The user holds the leash in one hand and operates the wheelchair with the other hand, so the dog does not have to pull the user’s entire weight.
Authors comments
A stronger dog could manage the user’s full weight. Instead of holding the leash in her hand the user can use a leash that goes around the waist with a quick release feature.
Editors comments
For leash with belt see www.spinalistips.se/tips-dog-leash-with-belt-en-902.html
Categories for this tip
mobility » moving around by wheelchair, Tips and tricks from people with High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th 2-10, ASIA A, B).
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