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7 Dec 2009, 03:28

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  • Abuse of status/service dogs

    Off Topic 17 Jul 2010, 10:24
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    I do agree that there are not always "obvious" disabilities for those with service dogs and that many of the laws/policies (in the US) are oppressive to dog owners i.e. you can be cited, in many jurisdictions, for leaving your dog in the car, but you can't bring them into the store either, or leave them tied up outside. But my OP was in regard to someone I have known for many years, and though she is getting on in years, has no disability, and the dog is not certified, just well-trained. I find this kind of abuse of 'the system' and of people's general kindness to be just wrong. Relating to handicapped parking, I would rather walk from the furthest parking available than park in a handicapped designated spot. My father has a handicapped hang tag (hip and knee surgeries) but keeps it in his glove box and only uses it if he's having a "bad" day. BTW: Kipawa - don't know where she got the "service dog" vest, but probably not e-Bay as she is not very 'computer savy'. I suspect from someone who actually has service dogs. Which, in and of itself, is another problem.
  • Country Dog or City Dog?

    Off Topic 25 Jun 2010, 17:43
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    My boarding kennel here has that outside the building too. same type of setup. Here in Oklahoma also.
  • A very cute dog

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    What a cool looking dog. I really like his colors. Thanks for sharing, Kim.
  • Smiling Dog

    Off Topic 5 Feb 2010, 20:18
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    The golden I used to have did similar things w/her ears/eyes when I approached w/a leash. It was a habit formed from years of me sliding a new collar on with the leash attached. She'd squint and pull her ears back in anticipation of the collar being slid over her head. The smile? I never got that.
  • Amazing dog

    Off Topic 12 Dec 2008, 13:16
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    The dog didn't die. He survived. The little dog pulled him to the side of the HWY and the firemen came. At least that was what was in the first report! Sorry.