supportdog
nounUK /səˈpɔːt dɒɡ/
US /səˈpɔːrt dɔːɡ/
A support dog is a dog that helps a person feel calm and safe.
Mia brings her support dog to school because he helps her feel brave.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dog trained to help someone with a disability do everyday tasks.
Her support dog picks up things she drops.
3. A dog that stays close to a person to ease worry or stress.
The support dog sat quietly beside him during the storm.
4. A dog that visits hospitals or schools to cheer people up.
The support dog wagged its tail at every child in the ward.