Why It’s Harmful To Pretend Your Dog Is a Service

Here are some of the reasons why it's harmful to pretend your dog is a service animal:

🐕It undermines the credibility of REAL service animals.

When people see someone with a fake service animal, they may start to question the legitimacy of all service animals, which can make it harder for people with disabilities to get the assistance they need.

🦮 It can be dangerous for your dog.

Service animals are trained to behave appropriately in public, but if your dog is not properly trained, it could become a danger to itself and others. For example, a dog that is not trained to stay calm in crowded areas could run away, get lost, or become aggressive.

🐕 It deprives your dog of the opportunity to receive proper training.

Service animals require extensive training to learn how to perform their tasks, and by pretending your dog is a service animal, you're depriving it of the opportunity to receive this training. This can make it difficult or even impossible for your dog to become a real service animal in the future.

🦮 It can be costly.

If your dog causes damage to property or injures someone while you are presenting it as a service animal, you could be held liable for damages.

🐕 It can be emotionally draining for your dog.

Pretending to be a service animal can be stressful for your dog and it can lead to depression and anxiety.

If you are thinking about pretending your dog is a service animal, please reconsider. It's not worth the risks to your dog, to other people, or to the reputation of real service animals.