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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Consideration of the relationship between the client and their animal is important, as the role that the animal plays may influence the client’s approach to a situation.  However, it is also necessary for the veterinary staff to appreciate that the animal may fall into more than one category: eg a working Guide Dog or competetion horse may also fill the role of a companion animal.  Furthermore, while the considerations below should be appreciated, rigid assumptions about the factors listed below should not be made, and each case must be considered on an individual basis.

Consideration of the relationship between the client and their animal is important, as the role that the animal plays may influence the client’s approach to a situation.  However, it is also necessary for the veterinary staff to appreciate that the animal may fall into more than one category: eg a working Guide Dog or competetion horse may also fill the role of a companion animal.  Furthermore, while the considerations below should be appreciated, rigid assumptions about the factors listed below should not be made, and each case must be considered on an individual basis.

<big><b>Working</b></big> (eg assistance dogs, gun dogs, sheep dogs), Exhibition or Competition animals

<big><b>Working</b></big> (eg assistance dogs, gun dogs, sheep dogs), <big><b>Exhibition or Competition animals</b></big>

*The ability for the animal to be able to continue to work or compete is very important

*The ability for the animal to be able to continue to work or compete is very important

*There is often both a high respect for the animal and a strong sentimental attachment

*There is often both a high respect for the animal and a strong sentimental attachment

[[Category:Communication Skills]]

[[Category:Communication Skills]]