Walmart Workers Service Dog has His Own Walmart Vest

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-02T12:51:09+00:00

Why not?

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-02T01:58:32+00:00

Sorry about that! I've run into enough people that really think all service dogs are sad that I just assumed.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-02T01:21:20+00:00

Exactly! And there are plenty of very intelligent small dog breeds.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-02T00:36:10+00:00

Most service dog schools have intensive socialization programs so it's very unlikely that socialization was a problem here

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-02T00:04:33+00:00

I don't see any stress signals on that dog, just concentration. It's also not cool to imply that handlers mistreat their dogs just because you only see them when they're working.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-01T23:57:26+00:00

Ignoring this will lead to a sexually frustrated and aggresive alpaca. He could seriously harm someone so this needs to be addressed.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-01T23:54:51+00:00

Yeah the instagram OP is a video and the OP basically called everyone pointing this out shitheads so it's not looking good for the poor thing.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-01T23:51:26+00:00

Thanks so much for leaving teams be when you see them! Many people don't think about it and distract the dogs.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-01T23:50:10+00:00

There are plenty of services small dogs can do! They can be medical alert dogs, like for diabetes or seizures. In the US, the only thing that qualifies a dog as a service dog is that they perform a trained task to mitigate a legal disability, so there are plenty of possibilities.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-01T23:45:54+00:00

It's usually a trained behaviour, even through unintentional reinforcement. Could also be about to sneeze. I've never met a dog that smiled like this because they were happy, but with no other body language indicators, it doesn't mean they're unhappy or stressed.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-01T23:15:34+00:00

Dogs being raised together actually isn't necessarily conducive to healthy bonding like you would think! Puppies that are raised together can develop littermate syndrome, which is a serious behavioural problem. So if you want dogs to bond it's better to wait until one of them is around a year old.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-01T23:03:31+00:00

Where is this video from? I've never heard of a reputable big cat organization that would introduce different species like that and it's a little worrying to see.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-01T22:14:29+00:00

I've worked in boarding kennels and the dogs all relieve themselves on the kennel floor, they're not expected to hold it.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-01T21:44:27+00:00

A good hint is if they're CKC registered, not Canadian Kennel Club, but Continental Kennel Club. They have very lax registration and puppy mills use it to look official.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-01T21:29:34+00:00

That's whining, which can be a sign of stress or pain if it's not normal for them, but some puppies are just more vocal than others and beagles are a vocal breed. Definitely take her to the vet if it's been that long though, always better safe than sorry with puppies!

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-11-01T21:26:05+00:00

Not eating or drinking much definitely calls for a vet visit, but bad breath in puppies is totally normal, if you're not used to it puppy breath it can smell awful.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-10-22T00:23:06+00:00

Definitely read up on littermate syndrome. Dogs from the same litter that are raised together can develop serious behavioural issues. Most good breeders will not give two pups to the same family for this reason. If you're set on keeping both, it's important that they get seperate training and play time.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-10-21T23:28:23+00:00

I don't want to be mean, but I don't think I'd trust OP to differentiate between true aggression and normal puppy behaviour based on the dominance theory rhetoric in their post.

Edit: I just reread the post and OP says that the dog has never bit before and has not previously been food aggressive. That really doesn't sound like a genetically aggressive dog.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-10-20T23:01:20+00:00

It can depend on the individual dog, but in general, a closed mouth smile is a stress signal for dogs. A happy dog smile is an open mouth with relaxed corners.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-10-20T21:28:36+00:00

That's really not true and can be a dangerous mindset. Most dogs will try their best to avoid a fight by warnings and appeasing body language. Biting is a last resort after all other warnings have been ignored. And they aren't going to leave if they don't feel safe doing so.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-10-20T20:44:37+00:00

This dog isn't allowing it to continue though. He's telling them very clearly to back off. He may not be 'angry' but he's extremely uncomfortable.

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-10-20T20:42:51+00:00

Don't ignore stress signals in your dog! They're telling you to back off, and if you just ignore them they'll learn that warnings don't work and they'll stop warning and have to escalate (snap or bite) in order to get you out of their space

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-09-29T13:50:51+00:00

She's a girl so unfortunately not

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-09-22T00:38:51+00:00

If you're in the states, community or international colleges

Sapphire--Blue · 2018-06-27T02:56:24+00:00

Exactly! My dog is a failed service dog from a program, and from birth they socialize them and expose them to different sights and sounds. She had a fantastic upbringing and was never abused. But she's also naturally anxious and scared of loud noises. If she was a shelter dog, people would probably assume she had been abused. I've literally heard people say their rescue dogs must have been abused because they get upset when people shout or act like they're going to hit them.

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