I just hope that any of you considering to making your dog a service dog that you don't take advantage of that to let your dog into all places that service dogs are allowed if you DON'T need them.
I think it is a wonderful service for those in need, but if we all go out and take advantage of the system that was set up for the disabled, it is the disabled that will suffer.
I am trying to train my baby for a therapy dog, to help lift the spirits of those who need it... yes my dog will go into places that a pets normally don't go... ie:hospitals, nursing homes.. but it won't be for me per say, it will be for those that my lilly brings a smile to their face.
I am just getting started in this, she is just a pup.. and I am starting the training.
Anyways, I just had to voice my .02 since I get the feeling that things that are ment for those that need it, may be taken advantage of by those who don't.
When you are disabled, you appreciate things more, your abilities more when you get them back if you are lucky enough, and having walked a mile (should I say w/c'd a mile (100's of miles) in a disabled person shoes) I can really relate to those in need, and felt the need to speak up... we don't want to ruin it for those who need it, please remember that.
Generally when a storm like a hurricane approaches, people have time to move out of the danger zone... you can post in your home you have pets in case of a fire ect... please don't take advantage of what was set up for those in need, if you don't need.
off my soapbox..... |