An assistance dog is a term used in the United Kingdom for a guide dog.

An assistance dog trainer is a person who trains dogs to assist a person with a disability.

There are not patient assistance providers for service dogs. However, several service dog providers in the US offer their dogs to the disabled and blind for no cost. Assistance Dogs International is an organization that certifies service dog providers. They have a list of reputable providers on their website.

Get help from a person who has already trained assistance dogs, and be prepared to do a lot of work. General training comes first - teaching the pup to sit, lie down, come, stand, retrieve, walk politely on a leash without pulling. Also be sure to research assistance dog laws where you live.

They shouldn't move the dog or touch it, but they should definitely call an animal hospital or vet. Leaving an animal that needs assistance is something that some people think is a form of abuse.