Why YSK: Service Dog etiquette is to leave them alone as to not distract the dog’s focus. If they’re approaching you, they could be using a last ditch effort to save their owner. They will usually follow you, whine, bark, or otherwise try to grab your attention if this is the case.

  • SouthernCross@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    My dog, who is NOT a service dog did this. My baby, at the time needed a bit of tough love, so we put him alone in his room, in the dark. He cried and cried and we planned to check up on him after a few minutes. The dog came and scratched on our bedroom door, pushing it open as we left it partly open. He jumped for attention and when I thought he wanted to be taken outside, he led me to the baby’s room. He pushed it open and let out a quiet whine while looking up at me and followed by sheepishly looking into the baby’s room. I could tell he was concerned for the baby. Dogs are awesome. Service dogs are just amazing. We don’t deserve them.