[Shimmer1]

And where would you put the crate? Real service dogs are trained to lie by the master’s feet, even for long periods. I still disagree with you. The blind person needs them sometimes, on the flight. Real service dogs are also trained to only do their business when told to

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Unless they are sick. And it sounds like this one was ill.

Now it might have been a case of his owner not taking care of him or he might have picked something up. Don't know.

But in any case the dog could not help it.