Dominican University welcomes service and support animals.
Please review the Dominican University Policy on Service and Support Animals below, for timely information and a smooth transition for you and your animal. Alternately, you may contact the Director of Special Services Margaret Giuliano at 845.848.4035 or margaret.giuliano@duny.edu.
DC Service and Support Animal Policy.pdf
5 Tips: When You Meet a Service Animal or Seeing Eye® Dog
Always remember, distracting a working animal can make its owner vulnerable to harm.
- Do not 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.
- Do not pet a guide dog when he is wearing the harness. If the dog is resting without his harness, ask the owner before you pet the dog and respect the person's decision if they say no.
- Do not shout directions, take the person by the arm or interrupt them when they are crossing the street. If you are concerned for their safety, ask them if they need help first.
- 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.
- 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.
Prepared by Seeing Eye®. To learn more, visit www.seeingeye.org .