WHY YOU SHOULDN'T TALK TO OR PET SERVICE DOGS

[@MirroringOurselves]

I want a patch that says "you do know that I can't talk back, right"

[@leahburnett205]

I think you’re doing amazing with educating public, Max did so well at ignoring those people! Thank you!❤️

[@Amae33]

When you made the Corrilation between the Distracting of Max and Messing with someone's Oxygen or Wheelchair, that was profoundly smart,however also what should be simple logic to people. I am proud of you. A powerful statement right there and one you should use often as surely that is a simple and logical way to educate and get through to people. I adore you Dom. I think you are so brave and amazing. 😇

[@zionnemakoma1398]

she puts that in a lot of videos

[@Amae33]

Zionne Makoma yes you are right,but I have never commented on it before to Dom. So I guess I just wanted to say something to her about it ☺ ✌ 💖 🌻

[@caiyu]

I live in Canada so I don't know about anyone else but when I was in elementary school we often had people with disabilities and service dogs visit the school and answered questions that the children had. They talked about walking sticks, personal disability questions, how to tell if someone was blind, and service dogs. In my community almost all individuals know and understand service dogs are working because they were taught in school. I think it would be beneficial (if you are comfortable) to visit a few schools in your area and teach a generation of children the importance of service dogs.

[@BabyTXGrl]

unfortunately most schools don't do this, of course there are always exceptions but a majority of them don't even speak of it! When i went to school yes we had kids with disabilities in the school but they were in self contained special education classes that were pretty much far away from everyone else, you rarely saw them. In smaller communities due to lack of funding they have one school for children with disabilities for about 3-5 school districts so most "main stream" kids don't even see them. This was my experience anyways.

[@caiyu]

Niki Harper that is a very different experience! Is that in the United States? In Ontario, classrooms and activities are modified to include children with disabilities. Educational assistants are assigned to classrooms to help teachers that have children who have any sort of special needs. It’s never to late for people organize special guests to visit schools though. I think teachers and kids would love it.

[@p1tt3r55]

I too am Canadian. Just a thought does anybody here know about the wonders of poutine? (Btw we don’t live in igloos)

[@trrtuhfulllies5384]

Schools are too busy teaching useless stuff

[@p1tt3r55]

Like taxes?

[@momosause2126]

his tail wagging in the timelapse so cuteeee❤

[@mollys4404]

Wouldn't it be nice if "ignore service dogs" was something that was taught to kids alongside "don't shoplift" and "don't prank call the police", etc.?

[@ServiceDogPaws]

Molly Shay yes please lol

[@siphoncipher849]

It's something I plan on teaching my daughter as early as possible.

[@BabyTXGrl]

i agree 100% unfortunately though most do not, in my experience as a teacher there are so many fears about teaching it wrong, or a child being scared of the dog, or the allergies, it's a lot of red tape and a lot of maybes to even talk about it!

[@NoNo-pg5rq]

Maybe young children don’t know the difference between a service dog and a normal dog

[@zionnemakoma1398]

+Service Dog Paws yeah

[@morritician]

Don’t stare, don’t talk, don’t touch, at my dog. Actually don’t even walk close to me! Stand 5 yards away at all times! If he comes you direction even if you where there before us run it’s my place now it’s *mine* *MEEE!* That’s the vibe I got from this video...

[@mrrandom1322]

Service dogs don't need to be distracted which means don't touch talk or even make gestures towards it you can walk near them but ignore the dog

[@elite6657]

Well i bet it’s annoying when people see the dogs vest they should kinda stay out of the dogs way

[@bsholmes1993]

Yeah while she’s in the store every should get out because she’s so special

[@GiraffeCoco]

bsholmes1993 she never said that, just don't talk to or touch the dog, you can walk close to it

[@pettyparty2127]

+Sean Harding Agreed. Her approach could be better. She belittles people for not being all clued up about service dogs. It's just her tone. Some people genuinely don't know any better, and do not have malicious intent. I imagine they must feel embarrassed when she goes off on them.

[@MrsMissLisa]

I appreciate your putting up these videos. Educating people must be exhausting, and I'm sorry that is another burden for you. I had No Idea of the danger until watching your channel. I was educated to ignore Service Dogs when I encountered a dog who had one of her tasks be to pick up items for her owner -a chair user. I did ALL the wrong things when meeting this woman and her service dog. I said Hi, and bent down in front of the dog, offered her the back of my hand. Just ALL the wrong things. The woman was very patient (as you have been) and explained that when a service dog is working they should be ignored so they stay focused for their owner. My shame was real over the guilt I felt for not knowing. Then I realized I didn't know because I hadn't been around anyone with a Service Dog before. Thank you for educating people all the time - sending you strength and patience (and somehow a long-range deflector for people who would try to distract Max).

[@ivypendragon4245]

MrsMissLisa You shouldn’t have been made to feel ashamed. Most people just don’t know any better...in fact they probably feel like they’re doing the Right thing..being friendly ..NOT making a big deal over someone with a disability. It’s terrible of someone to berate and embarrass someone just being kind.

[@Amae33]

Awe Beautiful Dom, I wish I could Remove all of the cold, harsh and lack of understanding that comes your way and just leave peace and love for you and your Wonderful family 😇

[@hisdarlingclementine]

Thank you so much for making these videos! I knew very little about serivce dogs before your videos and was just as scared around them as I would be around a normal dog due to very bad experience I had as a child. This has opened my eyes and made me more calm and relaxed around them. I saw one today at Walmart and decided to go in the opposite direction of them only because I had my 2 year old son with me and he is still trying to learn animals and I didn't want him to yell at the service dog and distract him. Thank you so much for your videos and I hope you keep making more!

[@hisdarlingclementine]

Service Dog In Training Chopper that is wonderful that the mother was able to teach the little girl about seeing a serivce animal that not to let it is working. That is what I would have done if my older daughter was with me since she can fully understand what I am saying. Sadly my son has a huge learning disability that he might mimic words but won't understand any words. The only ones he uses correctly is juice and thank you. He calls every one and most animals mommy which we are working on in therapy and can't follow one step direction like to pick up a coat or throw your diaper away. That is why I knew that even if I tried it won't make sense to him and he would not understand it. As the therapy for him progress and he starts to understand and communicate better I'll be able to teach him about the difference between a non serivce animal and a pet with the help of the therapist. I do thank you for your suggestion though and if my son was better in understanding I would start teaching him now. Thank you

[@sludgebeastt]

i mean you can’t expect everyone to know how to act around a service dog. my aunt had a service dog that was by her side since it’s puppyhood. not once did i see my aunt get overwhelmed or angry like you do sometimes. not everyone has been exposed to a service dog, much less one in a store, a place you never see animals.

[@remygirl-mn5kk]

hollupvega Your aunt sounds like a nice person.

[@sludgebeastt]

remygirl 7777 thank you !

[@angelthomas6316]

I agree,i have a service dog for my sezurs and i just simply politely educate people on it cuz allot of people dont know,specially kids.there isa less anxious way to tell people wats goin on

[@j4ykb]

yeah the lady in the video acts like everybody knows that

[@willowscott-dallion5976]

When ever I notice a service dog I smile to myself because I know they are doing a good thing for someone that needs it

[@a_debl]

I love the color of the vest😍😍

[@alexandradow1062]

I love that reference!! I’ll have to use it next time! My dog is taught to prevent seizures and fainting spells and she is small so she will jump at me to let me know and people think she’s just trained incorrectly but I just wanted a smaller dog! I love your channel!!

[@mathildebartha9420]

I'm so happy I deep dived enough on youtube to come across your videos. I'm soon to be twenty one, and I've never been taught not to talk to a service dog. Maybe it's because it's not as common in Europe, but I'm still grateful you shared this. This is important, and I hope I've never done any of what people do in your videos. I wish you all the luck and hope more people get to be taught about service dogs.

[@maybeitsmag8020]

I honestly don't know how you are so brave to educate people. I can't bring myself to say anything like that to anyone.

[@hichewfanatic1756]

Before watching any of your videos, I was very uneducated about service dogs and all of the things they really do for people. Now that I have seen the frustration and experienced it through YOUR eyes, I deeply regret any time that I may have accidentally done something to distract a dog at work. I will try my best to keep educated and help my friends stay educated about working dogs when we are out in public. I wish you best of luck and I love learning about your service dog and everything he does for you!❤️

[@LPempty]

Not gonna lie I hate when people use the term “he is working”. Just the way she talks to her dog sometimes bothers me too. It’s so clear it’s a power thing.

[@WeedsnDragons]

I found your videos today and they made my day and I can't stop watching them! You make the right decisions and you are an inspiration to everyone that is training their dogs ❤ thank you for all the support you do!

[@bsholmes1993]

You know what the smart thing would be to do if you have such a “horrible” time with the fainting GET A WHEELCHAIR problem solved use it when your away from home

[@applepies5447]

This woman also drives a car despite claiming she could suddenly faint at any moment. She is lying about her disability.

[@breann._.9602]

I used to not know much about service dogs but thanks to you i know more and can respect them and their owners

[@Jane-qh2yd]

So cute how max is always wagging his tail! Its like he is glad to help, because he probably is

[@lunar_thewolf7895]

I have anxiety and depression but I don't have a service dog I have a regular dog but he does keep me comfort when I'm sad or when I get anxiety but it just sucks that I can't take him everywhere when I'm sad or getting my anxiety but he is still there when I need him at times 😃

[@doggielover5587]

You can owner train him to be a service dog I think all you need is a doctors note if your axity is bad enough.

[@hannavickers1416]

I had this issue today with several ! Walmart employees. I wish they would educate more

[@karenbradley1471]

Would you supply a link for where you got the information that INTERFERING with a Service Dog is a felony? Or at least tell us what State in the U.S.has that law?

[@pbmechura]

Karen Bradley Not a felony- but this link gives a description per state of what type of interference is an offense and what the fine would be. Most states describe the issue when it is done “knowingly/willingly.” Which is like someone who specifically wants to stop a service animal from doing its task. Which is a rare psychopath, definitely none of the type of people she encounters in these videos who are unaware that saying hi is wrong. www.cga.ct.gov/2010/rpt/2010-R-0048.htm

[@videogameopenings4489]

Spoiler, it's not. Good luck getting a court to do anything because you looked at a service animal. Or said "aww look at that puppy". Unless someone where to legitimately go over and pick up the dog, or kick it while it was trying to "help" its not illegal to distract a service dog unintentionally.

[@aryn1236]

I was at church on Sunday and there was this guy who was a retired U.S marine and he had a service dog. And one of the volunteers at our church was helping people sit down and he went through the aisle that the guy had his dog with. The dog was in the aisle not blocking the way of course and the guy while he is leaving the aisle he goes down and pets the dog roughly saying “who’s a good boy?!” And then thanked the marine for his service. The guy just said “no problem bud” and watched the volunteer walk away... he looks at his dog and makes him move in between him and his wife so people couldn’t see the dog and couldn’t distract him. Then after the service he went to the owner and all that.. I’m not sure what’s it’s called and told them about it and right then and there the volunteers were called and got a talking to. That was my first experience that I see someone with a service dog have a problem with that.

[@emiliamarjakangas1785]

I bought a shirt that said distracting a service dog is ILLEGAL and I went to a shop with my sd dog Hope and suprisngly many peoole read it and left Hope alone I think there was like 1 child that was like puppyy or something but anyways AWESOME video loved the part where liam showed that movie/game to you it was so cute!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@BabyTXGrl]

i love that!!!

[@joshuawiggins8389]

Wow... I’ve been watching your channel for a while and I all have is nothing but respect for you and max you guys are such a great team and y’all work so well together..... I’m so glad to see you standing up for max and yourself as when others may just blow it off their shoulders but you know how to deal with it. Because if this channel I now know so much about service dogs and how they work.. so I say thank you 😊

[@doggielover5587]

It would be amazing if there was ONE SCHOOL OUT THERE that had a thing were they get someone with a service dog to come there and talk about service dogs and what to do and not to do like if you agree.

[@doggielover5587]

* also with guid dogs *

[@bigofart9943]

i have a question if u think the dog is really cute can u tell the owner how cute their dog is

[@ServiceDogPaws]

BIGoFART absolutely. I love hearing that

[@valeriereed7654]

I love when someone compliments my service dog without trying to interact with him or stop me for a conversation. In my opinion that's the best public interaction we have. :)

[@eliabronwyn9657]

Service Dog Paws good to know :) also thank you so much for edduicating ppl

[@CassidyBreanneMartin]

Thanks for educating and spreading awareness, I had no idea this was such a large issue and I'm surely going to have nothing but respect for those hard working pups out there from now on! :)

[@typicalmama]

I love how you educate people. I'm an ex Walmart employee. They dont train us not to speak to service dogs or animals. They just say: you can't ask for documentation etc. But I've always left a working dog alone because I know better.

[@indiyagrace1883]

your channel has taught me so much about service dogs and that you don't distract them weather there fake or not I love your vids

[@marcoalmada6242]

honestly i would get annoyed too but it’s the real world you can’t expect people to just know but i can see how it effects you

[@emmamunro3825]

Wow! I’m so glad I came across your videos! And I love how you are teaching everyone about the dangers of interacting with a service dog! You have definitely thought me! Before I watched your videos I would always go up to dogs and pet them as I have 5 of my own, so when I see a dog my initial reaction is to pet or speak to it! You have really opened my eyes as to how much someone’s life can be impacted by just speaking to a service dog! Thanks for uploading these kind of videos! And Max is just absolutely adorable!🐶

[@morritician]

I’ve noticed a trend in the comment sections of her vids. She only likes comments complementing her or max or saying they liked and subbed. But skips over comments about the actual video. Like people saying their opinions on how she addressed the situation or people telling their own service dog or disability stories. Narcissistic....

[@maddog4u3]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I love your videos and how educational they are. Literally been binging them the past few days and I have learned more about service dogs than I ever have before. Great job!

[@fereallacz_0]

You are so amazing and strong. I was not aware of the real dangers of distracting a service dog and never thought much of it until I started watching your videos (i have made eye contact with service dog before) . Now I'm fully aware and I will ignore any service dogs I see in public. I really love your relationship between you and Max and your beautiful family 😊❤

[@amandaallen5377]

Was the male employee who said “hey buddy” making movements towards Max? If not, it was in such a monotone voice, I don’t think it would’ve distracted Max.

[@campbellking4590]

A few things. #1: I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MAX’S VEST!!!! The blue compliments his fur very well. #2: I’m with you on the subject of distracting dogs #3: You’re amazing! I don’t have a disability requiring a service dog but I hope you can live life peacefully with your beloved max!!!

[@lightninangel63]

Hi I’m new to your channel. I have new found respect for people with true service dogs. I have a question. How does Max know when you are getting ready to faint? Thank you for letting us in to your life and educating us on proper and safe behavior around a working service dog.

[@Lycanbride]

Max was originally for PTSD and for responding to her syncope (which we now know is POTS). He then showed signs of being able to alert so she shaped it.

[@siphoncipher849]

I was gonna guess a sudden drop in blood pressure or heartrate. I was just about to ask this same question to be honest, because I'm curious about just WHAT Max is watching for.

[@danitaylor691]

I think it’s something to do with her heart rate. I don’t know much about the passing out side of POTS. But, I do know that standing up from a lying position increases heart rate (30-40 beats per minute), drop in blood pressure, and faint like symptoms. So, maybe it’s her heart rate increasing, and her blood pressure dropping that gets him to alert. I don’t know, maybe she’ll reply with the answer.

[@karinagriggs7677]

I am so sorry you have to deal with that added worry all the time. I posted your other video of when Max missed an alert and you fell and hurt your head to my Facebook page to help get the awareness out there. I was one of those people that didn't understand about distracting a service dog. I thought as long as I didn't pet it, that it was ok. I feel so bad now for the times in the past that I've distracted a service dog. I'm such an avid dog lover and it's a knee jerk reaction to freak out over a cute dog, especially one as cute as Max, but I see how dangerous that can be now. I will never do that again. Thank you so much for your videos. You're getting info out there that I'm pretty sure not a lot of people know about.

[@candicebrown5883]

I found your KZbin channel and I am in the middle of owner training my dog. I have PTSD, panic attacks and need medication for it. My dog is getting trained on handling my emergency medication and alerting me before I get an attack! I hope you and your pup is doing well! 😊

[@ebonybethly3242]

Thank You so much for these videos. I don’t think people really understand why I get upset in these types of situations even though I don’t have a service dog. First of all it is illegal to distract a service dog and secondly someone could get really hurt. But again thank you! I support every video you post

[@emilyslife5857]

@Service Dog Paws Please be careful with Liam standing in the car especially while its moving. when my brother was about 4 he was standing in the cart at Publix and a kid came behind and pushed the cart and he fell and cracked his head open.He is 17 now and still has the scar

[@ServiceDogPaws]

Ahhhh. Yeah Chase does it. I hate it

[@emilyslife5857]

yea just be careful I would hate for you guys to go through that

[@ashlicaldwell651]

You mean dogs aren't robots!? Holy hell! Just like humans have natural reactions and feelings!?

[@hail_]

Well, after watching a few videos, I now know what to do if i see the service dog, dogs are cute and all but if its a service dog, then ima not distract it, as it is illegal.

[@nousernamefound.7]

uuh don’t toch my dog i am so much more important than all of you my anxiety is getting worso so i am gonna SCREAM IT OUT FOR EVERYONE TO HEAR

[@nohomo5205]

Is this a joke?

[@GiraffeCoco]

Bubsi wtf is wrong with you people, do you want her to just die or something? It's not that hard to ignore a dog

[@nousernamefound.7]

wvwvwvwv then perhaps you don’t like them as much others do

[@Gingnirmon]

It would do the world a favor without her.

[@nousernamefound.7]

Gingnirmon agreed

[@gigiw.7650]

I've felt guilty in the past for not allowing people to pet or greet my dog. No more! Thanks for this 😊

[@minarussia6276]

How did you get/or end up with PTSD? If it is personal I totally understand!

[@grunchiiie]

I know how it feels when your service dog gets distracted it's so stressful and you can get so nervous about it

[@SP-se3zf]

I was so happy to read that you rescued max from a shelter, a lot of pepole don't do this

[@thiagoalbornoz5062]

Wow, I didn't know service dogs were that big of a deal, I'll keep that in mind although I've never seen one, take care.

[@DedraAmbroseandSnow]

Thiago Albornoz from all of service dog handlers THANK YOU. Huge hugs to you.

[@kelseymurphy7045]

No wonder you have anxiety. You gotta police the world.

[@yippeeflowers]

Kelsey Murphy You'd have anxiety too if some idiot messed with your medical device and caused you to pass out and bash your skull against the floor.

[@j4ykb]

@@yippeeflowers and that would happen, yup.

[@yippeeflowers]

JaNotKobe it has happened, actually. many times. why do you have the name of a rapist in your handle, buddy?

[@j4ykb]

@@yippeeflowers also sources please

[@j4ykb]

@@yippeeflowers also wdym? My username comes from the first part of my name “Ja” in “Jacob” and Kobe as in the black mamba. No rapist in my name atleast none that are in my knowledge

[@aiwilson3818]

I am in an non profit organization service dog group, and am waiting until I am able to train a puppy. I love watching your videos and love how you educate people that don't know the law.

[@leaveitalone]

Ive just shared this to my Facebook friends. I have taught all my kids, it doesn't matter how cute the dog is. If it's wearing a vest, do not look at it, do not touch it, do not talk to it. They are all great with making sure they don't.

[@elizabethpierce370]

I completely understand when I see a service dog, I just go to the other line, I look down so I wouldn't touch it or hit it with my cart, I never talk to them.. I see they r working and mind my own business in public, so I completely understand, you are amazing, and he a great supportive helper..good job

[@punkjd6886]

Service dogs are important to some and faking is illegal and i believe people should be educated about this in jobs and kids in schools

[@laurenlynch1786]

I didt know service dogs could be so helpful I just started watching u today and u are are amazing and have a beautiful family good luck love u

[@daniellekapaska3551]

Thank you for posting these videos. I'm a HUGE dog lover, and I think service animals are amazing. But I must admit, I have been guilty of talking to them in the past, and no one ever corrected me. I guess I never thought to compare them to wheelchairs or oxygen tanks. I knew never to touch, but I didn't realize speaking to them could be a distraction. I have taught my girls never to pet, or even ask to pet, but now I will add to that and just let them be. Keep up the good work, you are making a difference!

[@abby9970]

It even says on Max’s vest not to distract him. And I have a question if max is distracted will he alert you once he’s focused again, or will it take to long for him to refocus and alert you?

[@sophipearl7350]

I love these out in public videos!

[@Elena-cq4hk]

Just Madness mee tooo❤

[@ashlicaldwell651]

Even your husband looks fed up with you. Poor kid too...

[@jigglejello9649]

I learned that if I ever get a service dog because I also get bad anxiety about things that to tell people not to distract my dog or any other dog because if u have a bad panic attack the service dog wouldn’t know because that one person distracted them from working. My friend has a service dog his dogs name is Alex. I go with my friend to the store sometimes and I help him out with other people. I tell them,”plz don’t talk to the dog I’m sorry but this dog is a service dog it’s working rn sorry!” Alex is a wonderful service dog for my friend they are best friends. This video helped me a lot! ❤️

[@caitrionahydewargo5129]

I think you are very strong and that Max is very well behaved. Keep educating.

[@morritician]

Your dog has been in training for a very long time. You are not gonna be able to use that excuse forever.

[@SpookyOstrich]

Suga’s lost Kookie. she can use that excuse forever because a service dog is always learning and training. training never ends.

[@mrrandom1322]

It doesn't matter how much training a dog has NO distractions distraction equal missing something missing something is bad for some maybe even life threatening

[@morritician]

To the first reply: I’m talking about basic training. Where the dog doesn’t get distracted by passing comments or something that wouldn’t distract a service dog who has been trained perfectly and knows the basics. Second reply: I don’t even know what you’re saying so I’m not gonna say anything.

[@mrrandom1322]

im saying no distractions are needed a distrsction could lead to the dog missing something which could be life threatening for some people

[@amyflowerplays7417]

I will say it in a nice way

[@funwithfinleylit1394]

I learn something from all of your videos you are teaching a lot of people keep up the good work!!!!

[@amyflowerplays7417]

She sound mean

[@Je6we7ls1]

I absolutely love what you are doing. Not many people know that service dogs IS someone’s life line. I always new to never mess or talk to them but I did not know even when kids say “puppy” they could be distracting them. I have 3 kids of my own and I have always told them that if they see a dog in a public area that they are not to touch or mess with them because they are working. I’ve been binge watching all your videos since I found you 2 days ago haha Love the new things that I have gained and learned. You are doing a great job. Will be sharing to my Facebook page to gain more awareness 😊

[@ServiceDogPaws]

Jewelsrain671 thank you!

[@claireandavabffs6504]

I love ur videos u are amazing and it makes u safer by letting people on KZbin about this problem and maybe one day people will listen

[@trrtuhfulllies5384]

I get it, it’s a service dog . But do you need to make a video on how a 4 year old says puppy OMG SHE SAID PUUPY IM SUING YOUUUUU that’s over reacting And before you educate people. Educate your self first. On the ada website it says that a service dog must be trained before going in a public place. Urmmm exposed

[@allikimball4436]

trrtuhfulllies 53 her dog is in training some states allow sdit so ya she not doing anything wrong and she didn’t say that she was suing the person so I don’t think she the one overreacting and I don’t think she the one who need education 🙃

[@zionnemakoma1398]

i would never distract a service dog, mainly because i am currently recovering from severe Cynophobia

[@caitlynneclemons2096]

I’m only 13 and I even know not to talk to service dogs people need to learn not to talk to them it’s so annoying

[@dylanfiorenza4061]

Do you think that's even the slightest bit important?

[@alexabrandmeyer5237]

thank you for educating the public about service dogs! I LOVEEEE your channel!!!! I have an ESA dog ik its totally different. You are so brave xD

[@fatimalol.7680]

When i saw a service dog i whispered to my mom look its a service dog but i whispered to my mom for the dog couldnt be distracted

[@orangehouse17]

Have a good day with your service dog 🐕

[@sarah-sv5hm]

Your correct with all the things like you wouldn’t mess with someone’s wheelchair, I feel so bad for lots of people that get their service distracted when some really bad things can happen!

[@chimchimofbty3744]

I love your videos!! My friend has a service dog and every time we go out together someone talks to him or tries to pet him. It’s a pain really. We feel your pain

[@zoeysabbatino8880]

I love Max’s new vest. The color suits him. 😋🤩🐶

[@cosmos1471]

This was personally very informative for me, I learned a lot from this video :) I had no idea that talking to/petting a service dog could be distracting to their work until now, and I will keep that in mind when I see people with service dogs in the future ^_^

[@Sayuni]

I’m glad I found your channel, dont get me wrong. I understand the situation and what happened, but I think you could’ve handled it differently by saying “I know you think my dog is cute, but if you have any questions about its work, ask me. My dog is working and cannot afford to have any distractions right now. Thank you for understanding.” That’s all you have to say when someone interacts with your dog.

[@Ashtitude37]

I hate to say it but it almost seems like having Max with you makes you an angrier and more anxious person. Don’t get me wrong. I fully understand he is a life saver for you and no one should be talking to him or distracting him. However you do these videos to show people not to distract service dogs but you’re willingly putting yourself out there with a camera intending to catch someone and get mad at them. It’s only increasing your anxiety. I love what you do but I think taking a different approach would be healthier for you, I think your videos are important so people can learn but I feel it’s adding more stress on you than you need.

[@BabyTXGrl]

she is not going out to catch people, she is recording her life, she is recording going to a store things in her life, doing vlogs many people do this with SD's and without

[@sammmci9]

Southern Spoonie yeah but all she talks about in these “vlogs” is people distracting her dog

[@heyitsnancy]

On Thursday afternoon I was at target and this nice man had a service dog with him and my little soon to be 2 year old brother was looking at the dog and saying “puppy,puppy” in Spanish. And the man came closer and let my brother say hi to the dog and all, but now I’m kind of wondering if it was or wasn’t a service dog since you mentioned in this video that it is dangerous to interact with service dogs. I don’t know, tell me what y’all think??

[@Nova_Mave]

Thanks for evaluating your medical issues. It is good to know that there will always be a partner for every psychological disabilities (I mean no disrespect of any kind)

[@annikagotlieb1596]

I love your videos so much and max is the sweetest, i love him!!!!!😍 I learn something new everyday from your channel!!!!💗 ps also why I love this channel is because I want to be a vet when I’m older and this gives me a lot more information!!!!!💜 I love you so much!!!😘💗

[@icegirl1755]

i would have serious anxiety having to educate everyone the laws. I feel for you I truly do. Most ppl don't know the laws, so i am grateful you have this channel to teach us. It's like trying to teach ppl the laws of Breastfeeding. I've had to do that. It's so hard, but it's not like I'm nursing 24/7. You have to deal with this on a daily basis.

[@colormezebra2841]

I've always wondered what type of holder or camera you are using. It seems that you're able to go hands-free, not sure.

[@potakuchip]

I HATE it when people feel it's necessary to talk to my service dog. Literally everyday I leave my house, some adult tells their kid "Go ask if you can let him!" And he has a Red vest with SERVICE DOG in big letters and a crossed out hand for kids that may not be able to read. He is still young and can be distracted because, as you said, they are not robots. I get severe anxiety that cause me to have asthma attacks and get hives all over my body (weird, I know, I'm told all the time). When he gets distracted, I get anxious. People need to be better educated about service dogs and how to behave around them.

[@mindythompson9969]

I feel so bad for you 2017 wasn't that long ago and it's 2018 I wish I could press the like button a 100,000,000 times

[@Canchrema]

I've been watching your videos since I found your channel a few days ago cause I always found Service Dogs to be so amazing at what they do. How does Max know when you're going to faint? Like what is he sensing in you that alerts him something is going to happen and you need to lay down? 😄

[@GA-co8fb]

Service Dogs to help individuals outwith Guide dogs and "hearing" dogs are a relatively new thing here in the UK. Fortunately most Children are taught at school about Guide Dogs because it's common place for schools to raise money for the cause. We are taught not to pet or distract the animals when wearing the harness. I'm currently teaching my 3 year old as we will very near a training home for the dogs so we see them daily. The trainers also take the dogs passed the schools to desensitise them from screaming children. Good luck with the training and spreading your message.

[@kaltes87]

I love watching your videos, I just recently started to watch your channel after I seen a service dog in a grocery store with my daughter, I told her to take a look at the dog and for when she sees a dog in a vest to leave them alone, educating her early as possible since there is a service dog in the area and I told her to let her friends know when they see a dog in a vest to leave it alone as well

[@nissarchavez]

Alotta stores don't even mention service dogs ever!! Trust me I had a good amount of jobs sense I was 16!

[@BabyTXGrl]

well unfortunately most due in a sense, it's usually on a poster or in a book they give you and/or have available but 99% of people don't read, look at, or ask for! It's how these places "comply with the law" and if something were to happen it's on the employee not the company.

[@elliebach444]

Okay i'm honna be completely honest here. If i didn't find your channel and learnt that you can't distract service dogs, then i wouldn't know (is that even a proper sentence?! Haha sorry, english is my 3rd language & i'm still learning it). Okay, I wouldn't ask to pet your dog nor would i talk to him but I probably would've made an "aww" sound because i kinda always do it when i see a dog. What i'm trying to say is that i'm really glad that you educate the people that don't know how to behave in front of a service dog! :)

[@pianolover2110]

I learn something new every time I watch your vids and I might have one of my dogs ( my puppy Marleigh ) be trained as a service dog for me or comfort pet because of my emotions and anxiety. Your vids help me a lot to understand the rules and how to treat my service dog thx for your help and hope u have a wonderful time doing these vids.!!!!! I am 12 by the way just in case u were wondering

[@Tsusumai]

I'm curious as I saw a reply made by this channel to a comment here and got confused. Is the law against interacting with SAs with intent to distract or just any interactions in general, as any could distract a SA? I'm assuming the latter, as it would probably be hard to judge if they had intent or not...

[@ServiceDogPaws]

Tsusumai if it is obviously a service animal or if you are told it is a service animal interacting with it without permission would be considered illegal.

[@emmawright861]

The way you addressed the manager as opposed to the employee who actually called out to the dog was wrong. It’s condescending and patronising, why not directly inform the worker of the potential risks? What was the purpose of telling management? The excuse that she was working is invalid, she was scanning groceries and can still engage in conversation. You’re attitude is atrocious, inform people yes and yes I get repeating yourself is irritating but manners cost nothing.

[@fereallacz_0]

Emma Wright hunny your way of thinking is atrocious and you need a new perspective. She is someone who clearly deals with a lot on a daily basis including randomly collapsing and PTSD . The fact that she still has the courage to go out and run errands on a regular basis is amazing because I would not have the same strength. It is not her job to let people know they should be able to use those same eyes that they're looking at the dog with to read his vest which clear as day says DO NOT DISTRACT IT IS ILLEGAL. People are distracting her dog who has a 1-2 min timeframe to let her know if she is about to collapse. You must have not seen her other video where the guy was calling the dog, she ignored it (as you would have liked) and then 3 mins later she falls and gets a serious concussion. Don't talk until you've been in her shoes and have got multiple concussions all because people wana act like they're 5 yrs old when they see a dog. You wouldn't be too happy and her talking to a manager is the best idea because she can educate all ber employees as a whole instead of this woman having to tell people one by one while she's trying to shop like a normal person.

[@ashwalmsley561]

Emma Wright she has the WORST attitude. I couldnt agree more with your comment...ive gone through and watched most of her videos now, my god Dominique you need to adjust your attitude. Get off your high horse and get on with your day... millions struggle with debilitating anxiety/stress everyday who cant manage to pull themselves from their beds, eat regularly, spend time with family and friends... think yourself lucky you have a well self trained dog to help you run your errands and get through your days.

[@GiraffeCoco]

Emma Wright they should know the laws, it wasn't just that one worker, she wanted to make sure the whole store was informed so none of them would distract guide dogs.

[@ilerad]

Couldn’t agree more. She may have a disability but treat people with respect. I’ve seen several videos of her being a b**** to people for talking to her dog. I have my own disabilities one being ptsd and I don’t hide behind it as an excuse to talk down on people. That’s why I give this vid thumbs down.

[@saraaa02]

Lmfao they're breaking the law sooo,

[@jaylovett6697]

I have a question when fans come and talk to you does that trigger your anxiety

[@eliabronwyn9657]

Thank you so much for edduicating ppl on this love your vids btw cute dog so cute :3