LoL! ........ not so long ago I was sitting in a Mall in Bellingham, WA when a lady with the funniest small dog walked by and the dog was wearing a *Service Dog* vest ..... I said to my Son, Ummmmm, wonder what kind of service that dog performs ..... guess maybe it could have been a *bought* service dog certification and not really a service dog. It is really very unfortunate and totally disgusting if people are taking advantage of something that should be for people who really do need the services of a Service Dog.
On the subject of Service Dogs for *Emotional Support* ........ YES!, that is definitely a genuine need and category of service dogs. It is presently being used by many Canadian Servicemen who are returning from war suffering severe PTSD. Having the Service Dog by their side is allowing these men to return to a useful and happier life. Here is a link if you are interested in reading further ......... I'm in no way associated nor involved, I just found this to be very interesting ............
Service Dogs | Canadian Service Dog Foundation
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