[TigerClaws]

A fake service dog killed a real one a few weeks back:

http://wgntv.com/2017/10/09/blind-mans-service-dog-attacked-by-fake-service-dog/

[familyop]

If you would take just a moment to follow the link, you'll find "impaired vision or hearing, seizures, diabetes, autism, Alzheimer’s and other conditions." And read the excerpt above this thread again. Do you see? No "accredited training program!" No "certificate!" Train the animal yourself! Go for it!

I'll be back in a little while. Going to print something out here and take my dog to town.

C'mon, Fred! Let's go get a hamburger and fries! Then, we'll stop off at the supermarket!

[Kozak]

Yeah I saw a patient with a “service dog” recently. The dog was little lap dog, and as soon as I entered the room it went nuts. Snarling biting, barking, completely out of control. If that was a service dog, I’m the Pope.

[LibWhacker]

Attacked, not killed.

[familyop]

I remember a time, when no one brought dogs into public stores or restaurants. I worked in supermarkets long ago. Blind people did not run into things in stores, although they did accept some help finding some items to buy. Schools for the blind are great. I have walked across streets with some. They replied with thanks and made me feel useful.