You may have heard the term “assistance dog,” but what does it actually mean? 🦮🐕‍🦺 Swipe to learn about the different types of assistance dogs and how they support their handlers. What questions do you have about assistance dogs? Let us know in the comments! #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek VD: 1 - A blue graphic shows six guide and service dogs sitting together. The Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs logos appear at the bottom. A gold arrow points to the right. Text reads: “International Assistance Dog Week 2026. What is an assistance dog? You may have heard the term, but what does it really mean?” 2 - A blue graphic shows three dogs sitting in a row. A black guide dog wearing a harness is labeled “GUIDE DOG.” A yellow service dog wearing a vest is labeled “SERVICE DOG.” A black hearing dog wearing a vest is labeled “HEARING DOG.” Text reads: Assistance dog is an umbrella term. They include any dog that is custom-trained to help an individual with a disability navigate ...