I am so sorry to hear about the traumatic experience for both of you. I hope the injury heals well. You asked about assistance dogs and escalators. I can only speak for my self and I do not recommend their use to partnerships and when I was walking I did not use them when with my assistance dog. I am now in a power chair and it would be a very bumpy ride...smile. I always feared gear, or fur getting caught or even a nail. I also had heard so many horror stories such as yours and worse. I also know that there those partnerships who use them without incident. Best Wishes & Wags, Diane & Raven APDT#72225 http://AssistanceDogJournal.net http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Golden_Paw_ADC/ "My Assistance Dog is not my whole life, but she makes my life whole" ~D.L.Shotwell "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France All posts are considered copyrighted by the author. You must get permission from the poster before forwarding.