Dulce and I started going to church two weeks ago. I think I blogged about the first week.
I would love for this to get out to the world.
First: please teach your children not to scream puppy when they see a service dog. It’s annoying and disturbs everyone else. Sadly, last Sunday what appeared to be a functioning adult pulled this. I could be wrong, we’ve been puppies by handicapped adults before.
Stop them gently when they do it, don’t add to the disruption.
Second: someone suggested that they get a vest for their dog – was sitting at the next pew so it was hard to get away. We had sat near them last week so I knew they knew Dulce’s behavior. I asked if the dog behaved as well, and he said that it did, so hey, bring it on. I also was wondering if he thought I had done that – I assured him that she had had a lot of training.
My husband’s answer to that: you can have her chronic disease too.
Third: thanks for the compliment, but no, I’m not training her. In line with this – take a minute to read the vest. Mine has all the information you need to know about her.
Fourth: don’t ask what she is for – I will tell you but I will also explain to you that you are violating my medical privacy.
Finally: compliments are always welcome, but I’m never sure what to say about “I love your dog”. I’ve finally decided to say, “ Thank you, I love her too”.
It reminds me yet again about how much public I have made my condition.
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