Under preassure—A harness for guide dogs must suit both dog and owner
Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 09:30
in Psychology & Sociology
A guide dog communicates with a blind person via a harness and its handle. Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna (Vetmeduni Vienna) have investigated for the first time the forces guide dogs are exposed to during their work. Physiotherapists and movement analysts compared three types of harness to find which is best for the dog and the owner. The results were recently published in the Veterinary Journal.