This document discusses guide dogs and their importance for the visually impaired. It notes that over 11 million Americans are blind or visually impaired, and around 10,000 of them use guide dogs to preserve their independence. The document then provides 5 rules for interacting with guide dogs, such as not distracting them while working, never feeding them, asking for identification, avoiding interfering with the guide dog's work, and offering other assistance to their handlers.