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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's kind of crazy that not one PP has mentioned the real victims of all of this: people who actually have disabilities and require a service dog! They face so much discrimination, judgement and general nastiness from people who assume they are one of these frauds--particularly people with hidden disabilities (diabetes, seizure disorders, PTSD etc).

So if you think the annoyance you're feeling is intense, imagine depending on a service dog for your literal survival and having people doubting you at every turn. It really is shockingly selfish and abhorrent behavior by the fakers. [/quote]

But even use of dogs for the conditions you mention is dubious.  You don't need a dog to monitor your blood sugar (and their effectiveness at doing so is contested), get a glucose monitor (research shows that they alert earlier and more accurately).  Basically, some people like having a dog around and it reduces their anxiety.  But I would hazard a guess that it raises anxiety in just as many people who do not want a dog in their public spaces.  [/quote]

Sounds like you need a service animal for your anxiety. [/quote]

I think there are legitimate service dogs who are actually necessary. There are medical conditions such as epilepsy, blindness, etc where these dogs are life savers. I do not think people with emotional needs qualify. I say this as a person who manages severe depression, anxiety and PTSD with various medical and non medical things. If you need your dog to get out to the restaurant, your doctors, therapists and you have failed at properly managing your illness. [/quote]

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