Open, close doors – help from service dog

A service dog can provide everyday help to people with disabilities by opening/closing doors or drawers
Service dog opens a closet door
Service dog opens a closet door

Description
A service dog helps the user to open and close drawers or closet doors and to press buttons.
The user has adapted the closet handles for the dog with a strap so the dog can easily open the door.

Service dog opens a closet door
Service dog opens a closet door
Service dog by closet
Service dog by closet

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