My service dog has given me my life back. Distracting him can take that away

Muzammil Hussain May 24, 2026

A woman in a blue coat, and a golden retriever in a matching blue raincoat and brown service dog harness.

Rachel Lyons’s service dog, Geneva, helps her navigate the world, and often garners attention from strangers. But when people try to distract Geneva, it can cause medical issues for her.

Rachel Lyons’s service dog, Geneva, helps her navigate the world, and often garners attention from strangers. But when people try to distract Geneva, it can cause medical issues for her. A woman in a blue coat, and a golden retriever in a matching blue raincoat and brown service dog harness.

Rachel Lyons’s service dog, Geneva, helps her navigate the world, and often garners attention from strangers. But when people try to distract Geneva, it can cause medical issues for her.