servicedog
nounUK /ˈsɜːvɪs dɒɡ/
US /ˈsɜːrvɪs dɔːɡ/
A service dog is a special dog that helps a person who needs extra help.
The service dog guided her safely across the busy street.
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2. A dog trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability.
He relies on his service dog to pick up dropped items.
3. A dog that assists people with visual or hearing impairments.
The service dog alerted her to the ringing doorbell.
4. A working dog trained for medical or mobility support.
Her service dog can detect when her blood sugar is low.