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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are many different types of real service dogs, not just for blind people.  The take that it couldn’t be a service dog is premature.

Seizure, diabetic, and PTSD dogs aren’t necessarily obvious but can be lifesaving.

But who ties themselves to their dog?  That’s such a weird thing that it makes it seem more likely it was a service dog to me.[/quote]

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The photo of the idiot with the dog leash around his body is exactly what NOT to do. I've read so many times over the years: You never tie a leash to yourself, or wrap it around your wrist; if the dog gets spooked and bolts, you could be pulled to the ground, and/or dragged, or break a wrist or arm. Now we also know: You could end up dragged in other ways too, due to being attached to your dog. And for any dog owner who says, but I need it to be sure my dog doesn't pull the leash out of my hand and run away: Your dog needs better training to learn not to pull and not to be so reactive. Period. If you cannot manage that training and cannot have a dog on a leash without thinking you need to tie it to you, you should not have a dog at all.

Of course, there are the joggers and (yeah, I've seen this) bikers who tie their dogs to them so they can have their hands free while they jog or bike. They think they're multitasking, getting in exercise and walking the dog at the same time. Just--nuts.

It's so sad this one person died unnecessarily. If anything good comes of this terrible accident, maybe it will be that people will think twice before tying the dog to themselves. [/quote]

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