I have vests and tags (and doctor note)so that I will not be bothered or asked questions when I enter an establishment. They make our lives easier. I don't need to be hassled. The vest clearly shows I have a service dog, I am entitled to go about my day like a normal human being without being questioned. That is the ORIGINAL reason for the vests, so we don't get hassled! I don't give a shit about fake service dogs, to each their own. If it works, good for them.
I have a medical alert dog.. my medical disability is INVISIBLE. Nobody would ever know I have a medical problem unless I said something. It's nobody's business. Don't accuse everyone of being a "fraud".I have tags and service vests so that I don't get harassed when I go into stores and restaurants. I don't need people bothering me and reminding me of my problem when I'm eating or entering Target. I want to go about my day normally. DO NOT ASK US WHAT OUR DISABILITY IS!!! It's incredibly rude
@hohum891 Want to move into an apartment or condo complex that bans dogs? BUY a PSD vest. Want to fly with a large dog that would otherwise be put into the cargo hold? BUY a PSD vest. These were two examples used when I checked out a vest seller's website. Very fancy and official-looking "papers" come with the vest, too. It would be an entirely different thing if an honest and qualified doctor had to evaluate the patient and "prescribe" these.
@MzPlaneta Wow that's an ignorant statement. You should probably do some research before posting wrong information. There are many steps a dog and his/her owner has to go through to be a PSD. One simply can't buy a vest and when a service dog is working in public, there are papers the owner has which some shop owners ask for to make sure the dog is registered.
For too many, this "Psychiatric Service Dog" business is a scam done to be able to take their dog anywhere. Just buy a vest and you're good to go. As this gets overdone, the people that NEED their dogs for actual "service" will get shut out.
@MzPlaneta
I have vests and tags (and doctor note)so that I will not be bothered or asked questions when I enter an establishment. They make our lives easier. I don't need to be hassled. The vest clearly shows I have a service dog, I am entitled to go about my day like a normal human being without being questioned. That is the ORIGINAL reason for the vests, so we don't get hassled! I don't give a shit about fake service dogs, to each their own. If it works, good for them.
noodlesmadison 3 months ago
I have a medical alert dog.. my medical disability is INVISIBLE. Nobody would ever know I have a medical problem unless I said something. It's nobody's business. Don't accuse everyone of being a "fraud".I have tags and service vests so that I don't get harassed when I go into stores and restaurants. I don't need people bothering me and reminding me of my problem when I'm eating or entering Target. I want to go about my day normally. DO NOT ASK US WHAT OUR DISABILITY IS!!! It's incredibly rude
noodlesmadison 3 months ago
@hohum891 One more thing ~ the website reminded us all that "mental" issues aren't visible ~ making it far easier to claim a false need.
MzPlaneta 5 months ago
@hohum891 Want to move into an apartment or condo complex that bans dogs? BUY a PSD vest. Want to fly with a large dog that would otherwise be put into the cargo hold? BUY a PSD vest. These were two examples used when I checked out a vest seller's website. Very fancy and official-looking "papers" come with the vest, too. It would be an entirely different thing if an honest and qualified doctor had to evaluate the patient and "prescribe" these.
MzPlaneta 5 months ago
@hohum891 Oh absolutely they can PAY to get the vest and "papers". It's being abused and you know it! Is it your company selling them?
MzPlaneta 5 months ago
@MzPlaneta Wow that's an ignorant statement. You should probably do some research before posting wrong information. There are many steps a dog and his/her owner has to go through to be a PSD. One simply can't buy a vest and when a service dog is working in public, there are papers the owner has which some shop owners ask for to make sure the dog is registered.
hohum891 5 months ago
For too many, this "Psychiatric Service Dog" business is a scam done to be able to take their dog anywhere. Just buy a vest and you're good to go. As this gets overdone, the people that NEED their dogs for actual "service" will get shut out.
MzPlaneta 6 months ago
I wish I could have gone to that gathering! Just no money! I can identify many of dogs and some of the people too!
HelperdognMe 1 year ago
Just watched this again, and I MISS YOU!!!!! We had such a wonderful time, I wish we could do it again soon!
francoroni 2 years ago
I was wondering where you got the Easy Button and how much did it cost.?
You both are doing a great job and wish you continued success.
glee46 2 years ago