My service dog is a beagle. They don't put up with much nonsense. Years ago, my Peppermint Patty, a 12" tall hunting beagle was a therapy dog.
She suffered through patients throwing her across the room and other indignities but she would not wear clothing. We tried a hat once, it lasted two minutes, she pulled it off and tore it up. The clown costume lasted longer but only because I and the border
collie were similarly dressed and I was ready this time.
The retriever, lab or golden, is the "duh, gee coach," of the dog world and is happy to do whatever his stupid owner wants. That doesn't mean you should. Leave the poor dog alone, let him wear his vest in piece and keep the graduation regalia to yourself.
Any self respecting beagle will agree. Bet you it is hot under that gown too.
And yeah, there is a picture of Dulce in safety goggles. She needs them but won't wear them, she helps me mentor a robot team and its not the same at all.
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