Intelligent disobedience

Intelligent disobedience occurs where a service animal trained to help a disabled person goes directly against the owner's instructions in an effort to make a better decision.[1] This behavior is a part of the dog's training and is central to a service animal's success on the job.[2] The concept of intelligent disobedience has been in use and a common part of service animals' training since at least 1936.[3]

  1. ^ Dr. Gifford— Jones (December 5, 2003). "Emotional Support Animal Laws". Kitchener Ontario Record. 19 March 2015.
  2. ^ staff (October 11, 2001). "A Breed Apart; Service Dogs Are Heroes With Fur". Washington Post.
  3. ^ Elizabeth VanDyke (July 26, 1936). "New Freedom For Blind Americans Provided By 'Seeing Eye' Specially Trained Dogs Not Only See But Think For Sightless". Hartford Courant.