Tips When Meeting a Visually Impaired Person or a Guide Dog

Always interact with the person and not the dog.
A person who is blind wants to be treated the same as anyone else. Talk to him or her as you would talk to your friends.
Ask the person before you give help; he or she may not need it.
A person should never take hold of the Leader Dog or the harness. This can confuse the dog and may startle the person.
Do not pet a Leader Dog when it is in harness or when working. They do like being petted, but always ask first.
The law in the United States allows a person who is visually impaired to have a Leader Dog in all public places, including public transportation.

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