service dog

American  

[sur-vis dawg, dog] / ˈsɜr vɪs ˌdɔg, ˌdɒg /

noun

1. a dog trained to assist a person with a disability, especially a disability other than blindness, such as by alerting a deaf person to important environmental sounds or a person with an allergy to the presence of their allergen in food.

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Etymology

Origin of service dog

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The art program is among the 14 social enterprises operated by Homeboy, Boyle said, that include food service, dog grooming and electronic recycling.

From Los Angeles Times

Siegel’s service dog, a chill American Bully named Blue, splayed out next to 37-year-old Cardoza along the red booth’s cushioned bench.

From Los Angeles Times

If a veteran with a service dog tried to get onto a train and was denied, they’d be appealing to the Federal Transit Administration.

From Slate

Clay’s service dog made the trip as well.

From Los Angeles Times

Guimaraes returned to his duties at Marina del Rey, but allegedly faced difficulties with his necessary accommodations, including having a service dog and requiring a well-ventilated workplace.

From Los Angeles Times