An Exploratory Study of the Elements of Successful Service Dog Partnerships in the Workplace
Table 1
Demographic characteristics of participants with service dog experience ().
Participant Question
Option
Frequency
%
Primary role
Person who uses a service dog
38
55.88%
Service dog trainer
11
16.18%
Vocational rehabilitation counselor
12
17.65%
Employer (to include human resources personnel, or supervisors)
0
0.00%
Other health care professional
3
4.41%
Did not respond
4
5.88%
68
100.00%
Primary type of service dog in experience
Hearing assistance
8
11.76%
Mobility/stability assistance
37
54.41%
Psychiatric/psychological service
13
19.12%
Seizure alert/response
1
1.47%
Diabetic alert
2
2.94%
Other medical response
3
4.41%
Did not respond
4
5.88%
68
100.00%
Experience with service dogs
1
21
30.88%
2–5
27
39.71%
6–10
3
4.41%
11–20
6
8.82%
More than 20
7
10.29%
Did not respond
4
5.88%
68
100.00%
Note. Experience is measured in number of service dog partnerships in the workplace the respondent has been part of, as a trainer, handler, vocational rehabilitation counselor, or healthcare professional.
