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[quote=Anonymous]Actually, service dogs are identified by a vest, harness (guide dogs) or in some other way.  OK, actually, I knew one woman who had a hearing dog who didn't put her in a vest, but she had an orange color and leash.  And you could tell the woman was deaf and her dog was trained to work in specific ways.

But honestly, too many people are taking their "emotional support" animals in public places and it's having a real effect on service dogs.  A friend of mine's service dog (she's in a wheelchair) was bitten on the nose when the service dog was sitting next to the wheelchair.  Dog was on an extendor leash and pulled right over, bit the dog, making the dog bleed.  Another friend's guide dog was attacked as they walked down the street.  This is actually common and can make the service/guide dog so afraid of other dogs that they can't work any longer and need to be retired before their time.  Service/guide dogs seem submissive to regular dogs because of their training, so regular dogs can act aggressively to them.

Please, service dogs and guide dogs are able to be in public places.  No other dogs are trained for that, often get stressed by it, etc.  Take them into Petsmart/Petco if you must, but not into restaurants, Home Depot, grocery stores, etc. etc.  Really!  We don't think it's cute, and it can have a real impact on some people (asthma, allergies, or retiring a young service dog)[/quote]

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